naval prison milk

[NorCalBottleHunter]

came across a person here in town with a few bottles for sale, her ex-husband is the big cheese for a large dredging and levee repair outfit. i guess he found the bottle out at mare island, the oldest naval base on the west coast. i have an option to buy but have no idea on the rarity of value and she believes, as i do, that its a good one. anyone ever seen this one or know any info on it? value? thanks, nick

 

[RedGinger]

Kind of creepy! There was a place in NH that sold things made by prisoners. Don't think I'd ever stop by there! Also, there's a creepy farm area that is pretty big in PA and as you drive through, there are signs not to stop unless you are having an emergency. I guess they have the prisoners working on that farm too.
I bet there will be someone out there who collects things such as your milk bottle, but ick!

 

[Wilkie]

As you know Nick, I'm a collector of "Naval" bottles, so when your ready to get rid of it, gimme a hollar. I'm not big into Milks but I do have a few of them that I consider keepers and that one you have would fall into my keeper category. I've been searching for information on a Naval Prison Farm but haven't been able to come up with anything.

 

[RedGinger]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portsmouth_Naval_Prison

For some reason, your post also brought this place to mind. It is a really beautiful area where I used to live (Portsmouth, not the prison lol).

 

[mr.fred]

Small World Laur----in 1969 i was a guard at the military prison in Portmouth-we would take the prisoners down to the Sub Base to work.

 

[NorCalBottleHunter]

hey, wilk, if it gos anywhere it will go to you. im sure its not from mare island, found there yes, but obviously came from somewhere else, the only connection is the navy, how certain bottles and things end up in certain places they dont really belong, it leaves you to wonder, makes a piece that much interesting and intriguing

 

[NorCalBottleHunter]

hmmm, thanks for the link, R.G.

 

[RedGinger]

That is a big place! How'd you like Portsmouth? I would really like to go back. I heard in the 70's it wasn't the greatest place. Sounds like a tough job.
Sorry to step on your thread, NorCal!

 

[mr.fred]

It was Ok!----they said it was and old Spanish Castle-----small town in 1960s we had better finish in General Chat. Sorry people-------Fred.

 

[NorCalBottleHunter]

not trippin guys, but that is very respectful. So is this one of those rarer then rare ones im going to have to pay an arm and a leg for? its my first time seeing or hearing of one of these but the first time i ever seen the green, whittled, Saxlehner Bitterquelle, i found it and thought it was a gem, posted it and felt stupid after. anyone?