Need info on this bottle.....

[BottleArchaeologist]

Here is a pic of it (not my pic)

http://www.orau.org/ptp/collection/brandnames/radiumdye.htm

It is Radium Dye Co. Kansas City Mo. bottle. Clear machine made with owens scar. Has the Diamond Makers mark.

Any info on what it held and what it was used for??? Any value to it?

Regards,
BA

 

[MrJackTheRipper]

This bottle has a seam that goes 34 up the top. the top is hand made. This bottle is before 1906 or so.

 

[BottleArchaeologist]

Looking for info on the contents and not so much the date. I have the date narrowed down due to makers mark and manufacture type.

Thanks for the info though.

BA

 

[ronvae]

I know radium dye is/was used by hospitals as a diagnostic tool. I think it is injected, or drunk by the patient, and then the flow is visible by x-ray, or blacklight, or something. Maybe it has other uses, too, but that use alone would be enough to keep a company in business.

 

[BottleArchaeologist]

Bingo Ronvae.......I think you have something there. Thanks for the idea.......)

Regards,
BA

 

[ronvae]

Alright! Let me know what you learn. Are you digging for that university consortium the pic was on?

 

[BottleArchaeologist]

No not working for them. I just did a search and found the pic.........I was too lazy to take a pic of my own....LOL

BA