Recent Finds

[Tony14]

Thanks Mike. I lkike the sanfords to, common but cool. Last time i was out I pulled up a half gallon presto supreme mason. couldnt believe it was whole. Good luck on your up and coming digs, i dont think ill be out for a while(we just got an inch of snow and its still coming down heavy).

 

[stormysouth]

Hi Tony. I couldn't tell from the picture if it has an arrow and script. Does it say registered and coca-cola bottling wks 2nd, if so, Amber Cokes were made in Louisville, KY from 1912 - 1916 and if in good condition it could be about a $ 200.00 find.

Awesome finds,

Lisa

 

[Tony14]

Thanks for the info. Unfortunately no arrow but it does have the script on the shoulder and around the bottom. The only bad thing about the condition is weak embossing.

 

[Tony14]

Still lookin for value on the coke.

 

[capsoda]

Hi Tony, Allan Petretti's book says Louisville cokes are worth $100 but thats in excellent condition. I know there are a couple of different variants and some may be worth a little more than others. They usually go for $25 to$45 depending on whats written on them and how good they are. Been a lot of them on Ebay lately. Looks like you got a nice dig going, good varity of nice bottles.

 

[capsoda]

The crock looks like a food storage jar [ fruit jar ] mabe civil war era or earler. Could you show a picture of the bottom.

 

[digger mcdirt]

both are teens era . the ink comes in several sizes from sample up to qt and also several colors amber clear and aqua. louisville had around 6 different types of amber coca cola the rarest being coca cola with a circle arrow around it. the most common being the script base or upper script. the circle arrow was a $100 or so bottle but so many have been dug $40-$50 is more realistic now. script ones are usually around $30 or so not more than $40 again a lot have turned up on ebay etc. two nice bottles that anyone would enjoy digging. good luck . dmd

 

[Tony14]

Thanks to all of you for the helpful information.

 

[ronvae]

It won't be lots of help, but maybe a little: There is a community library link for pottery info on Ebay, and they list the most common pottery/stoneware companies for the U.S., their dates of operation, and what kind of stuff they made. I think there is also a recommended reading section. Pretty general info, but a start. [8|]

 

[Tony14]

Thanks ronvae ill have to check that site out.