Reproduction USA Hosp. Dept. Bottles

[nhpharm]

Hopefully the people that bid on this lot know that the three USA Hosp. Dept. bottles shown are all reproductions. http://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/grouping-of-military-style-items,-including-civil-3286-c-1f8420dac4

 

[saratogadriver]

Looks like Dog River Glass is still selling repros, but I don't see the USA bottles there at present. Here's the website. http://www.dogriverglass.com/index.php?route=common/home I think the ones from that auction are some of dog river's previous products. Jim G

 

[cowseatmaize]

It states Grouping of Military-Style Items, Including Civil War-Style Medical Equipment.

 

[nhpharm]

Yeah...but the rest of the items at least have some age to them. Rock Island I am sure knows those bottles are not original but they certainly didn't bother to say that in their listing.

 

[cowseatmaize]

It's not a good practice for selling, I agree, but if you know the lingo it's sort of upfront. None of that was likely used in the American civil war but some may have been, who knows.I think the problem will be if/when the lot sells for $100 and gets resold. Even $800 is a bit strong for no proof Civil War-Style items.

 

[nhpharm]

There is already a $400 bid on the item.

 

[botlguy]

I am glad you guys are discussing this again. I sort of spaced out on all the reproductions being sold, I am going to look around that Dog River site to get an education. Thanks. Jim