Sylmar brand Olive Oil bottle

[Humabdos]

I picked this up at a garage sale last weekend in a box of bottles marked $20 for all.
It says SYLMAR BRAND LOS ANGELES OLIVE GROWERS ASSN LOS ANGELES, CAL
Its 7" 3/4 tall has a slight purple tint, smooth bottom, tooled top, whittled glass.
I'm guessing its from 1870s. Anyone know the approximate value.
Thanks, Glen

 

[kastoo]

cool! What were th rest of the bottles? Any interesting crown tops or peppersauces?

 

[Byronincoos]

Thought I'd pass this info on to you...the Los Angeles Olive Growers Ass'n was in business from 1895-1925. The "Slymar" trademark was registered on Feb., 13, 1906. They had filed the TM application on Oct. 14, 1905...serial# 13,601. It had been in use by the company since September 1901.

This TM was used in several states, particularly California & Vermont; between the US & foreign nations especially England...and foreign Indian Tribes (whoever this was?).

It was produced in 3 sizes (I have all 3).....all round. The miniature is the scarcest size with a value of around $8-$10. The 2 larger common sizes are in the $3-$7 range. ~Cool~ bottles....but still very common.

Hope this helps.

 

[Ye Olde Prospector]

Hi Byronincoos,

Welcome to the forums!

I collect miniatures and sample bottles. When you mentioned a small size I checked to see what I had and sure enough it is SYLMAR BRAND OLIVE OIL. I dug it here in Maine and it still has stopper inside. It is 3 1/4 in. tall. Seam stops at collar. Travelled quite a ways.
Thanks for the info on it.

 

[Humabdos]

Thanks for that info Byron.
I was going to do a little research on the CA olive growers tonight. I thought mine might be older because the seam stops just above the shoulder
1" 3/4 down from the rim. I'll keep an eye out for the other two sizes and put em up on the shelf with my Monte santo Olive oil bottle.
Glen

 

[Byronincoos]

Thanx for the welcome! Glad to be around fellow birds of a feather. I counted the few 'samples' I have, and could only locate 58 examples....a couple a dozen others, or so, around here somewhere . 7 of these are duplicates.

ORIGINAL: Ye Olde Prospector

Hi Byronincoos,

Welcome to the forums!

I collect miniatures and sample bottles. When you mentioned a small size I checked to see what I had and sure enough it is SYLMAR BRAND OLIVE OIL. I dug it here in Maine and it still has stopper inside. It is 3 1/4 in. tall. Seam stops at collar. Travelled quite a ways.
Thanks for the info on it.

 

[Byronincoos]

Your welcome Glen...glad to help out. Byron