newbie here

[dukedigsbottles]

I just found some old bottles. I was wondering if the tumbler was worth the investment. Here are some pics of what I found. I would like to start looking for more bottles to add to my collection. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[dukedigsbottles]

heres another

 

[dukedigsbottles]

one more

 

[bigkitty53]

Hi Duke,
NICE collection! Quite a few of those apothecary bottles appear to be acid-etched,or have you high-lighted the embossing? There are tricks to tumbling acid-etched bottles,likewise ground-glass stoppers but looking at the condition of yours I don't really think you need worry with tumbling.I especially like the browns front right!

Oh yes,welcome to the forum!

KAT

 

[dukedigsbottles]

Hey Kat
Thanks for looking
Most of my bolltes look like they have a three piece mold.
would that mean there before 1900 or after.
Some say "phila" pat mar. 25 1879 Whitall-Tatum co New York U.S.A.

 

[dukedigsbottles]

RE: any more help

please help i cant find any info for a couple of my post

 

[kumtow]

3 part molds are before 1900[]

 

[alan23t5]

You got a nice collection there, i dont think u need the tumbler for those bottles they look pretty clean.

 

[diginit]

Howdy Duke,
Three piece molds were used mainly from 1840-1870. nice bottles.
Apothecary bottles are highly sought after.

 

[wootten]

hey newbie- another newbie here-looks like a nice lot- hope you got lots of help-the people here have talked with me-hoping to have something of value-let us know-wendy