some dug but not by me

[zanes_antiques]

I picked up a few bottles today from a local digger who's been doing it for 30 plus years. Sometimes I think he's stuck in the 70's on what some things are worth, thank goodness. I got a two gallon Demijohn that is the twin to the one I already have. There are a few minor differences. I also got 9 Hutches and 2 Squats. I'll post a few photos of everything and also of both Demi's together.

 

[zanes_antiques]

Hutches. The first one is from Butler Pa. I hope The lady, from up there, sees it.

 

[zanes_antiques]

more here's a Kalamazoo for you Michigan Collectors. It's embossed "W.H. RUSSELL" on the other side.

 

[zanes_antiques]

Here's one from Fairmont W.Va..

 

[zanes_antiques]

Here's a common Wheeling Hutch from a scarce bottler. " Johns Bros.Follansbee,W.Va.".

Funny thing is that my brother had this same bottle and sold it to the guy I got it from.

 

[zanes_antiques]

Here's one of the Demi's together.

 

[zanes_antiques]

Here is a Squat Soda from Akron, Ohio. It's embossed "G.N. & Co. / AKRON, O."

 

[cobaltbot]

Nice acquisitions, another embossed demi! I also like the tombstone slug plate from Butler. I went to college at Slippery Rock which is in Butler County. Unfortunately at the time I was between being interested in bottles, except the kind that came in those great heavy-duty cardboard boxes from the state store. Wish I had kept more of those to store my bottles in now. I had free time on my hands and should have been digging instead of partying!

 

[madman]

hey zane great hutches! love those embossed demis bet you got a steal mike

 

[capsoda]

Hey Zaner, That is a nice haul you have there. Usually bottles with names like Kalamazoo go for really good money.