You can often determine a bottles intended use by viewing its embossing effects. Any info would be great. The bottle base provides clues to what the bottle was used for and the bottles age. A variation of the _gat cookie set by Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to allow website owners to track visitor behaviour and measure site performance. There are discrepancies between dates shown on this site as compared to information from other sources (both online and in reference books). Hi Tiffany, (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Much of the basic information here on the alphabetical Marks pages comes from research by Julian H. Toulouse published in his classic, indispensable and ground-breaking reference work Bottle Makers and their Marks (1971). The following are the types of applied lips used in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Blenko Handcraft (usually seen on paper or foil labels) .. Blenko Glass Company (began 1893, later, at Milton, West Virginia since 1921). And the markings on the bottom cover distinctive pontil . A mold line is a line or marking left on glass bottles after being blown into a mold. Love old bottles with histories. So far I have found so many wonderful treasures! It can be hard to determine how old a bottle is. I found a green glass 10 ounce bottle about 7and three quarter inches tall. It is marked on the bottom as follows: center of the bottle has a scale. B Z (Letter B positioned above a larger Z, on the base of glass paperweights).. Zimmerman Art Glass Company, Corydon, Indiana (1963-to present). For much more detailed info on the various marks used by this company, see this webpage: Bottle inside an oval (embossed design/emblem showing a bottle inside an oval, seen on the base of green Ten Pin or bowling pin style soda or mineral water bottles which appear to be of British origin).unknown meaning, but presumably the mark of an unidentified glass bottle manufacturer from Great Britain. Some bottles also bear letter and/or number codes on the base or heel that may be factory and/or mold identification marks. While coding can vary by region or customer, these general rules will help you read a glass bottle. Im writing a paper on a particular glass bottle right now and came upon your page. There are many purple glass bottles showing up on ebay and other internet sites, as well as local flea markets and antique malls around the United States. For example, mid- to late-19th century fruit jars and sheared top bottles have their own mold seam designs. This type of lip was common on soda, beer, and mineral water bottles. On a Coca-Cola bottle, youll see an R followed by a number; that number is what identifies each bottling location. Anchorglass (one word)..trademark used by Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation. . Some key mold bottles display smooth bases, while those made before 1855 display a pontil scar. Maker of beautiful hand-made blown glass in a wide range of bright colors; the most popular item ever produced would be their widely-recognized Water Bottle with a very characteristic shape. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. Everett, I dont have a clue, but maybe someone will land on this site who recognizes the mark. Once the hot compound cooled, the artisan applied the finishing touches, including crafting the bottle lip. The sid cookie contains digitally signed and encrypted records of a users Google account ID and most recent sign-in time. I would appreciate any help you can give me with this, thanks in advance!! Antique bottles are usually dark green, amber, or blue in color. Brookfield Glass Company (1864-c.1919) with factories at Brooklyn, New York and Old Bridge, New Jersey. That means it could date 5, 10, 20, 30 or even more years AFTER 1892. The bottles are found in a range of sizes, and either plain (unlettered), or with a plate mold embossing bearing personalized raised lettering for a local druggist, often with street address, city and state. Marking and coding bottles is all about volume. B inside a triangle.. Guernsey Glass Company, Cambridge, Ohio (1967-c.1988? See, Ardagh Group (see U symbol, shown on page 5). It would be greatly appreciated if you could put our link on your site. Confusing antique bottles for cheap reproductions can be a common mistake most rookies make, but every bottle has a story to tell. Other Marks: In some cases, particularly for soda bottles, the base contains initials or a logo for the bottler or its proprietor (s). Both say half pint above full measure on the heel. On page one of Glass Manufacturer Marks, There is a picture of the bottom of a green glass bottle with a diamond. Have you any idea what this could be? Entries on some of the more commonly encountered brand and company names (for instance, Bromo-Seltzer) as seen embossed on antique bottles are also included, as I frequently get questions about them. You are more than welcome to contact me, (see Contact Info /Notes near the bottom of any page on this site), but please be aware that this site is NOT intended as an appraisal service, and I may not respond to queries along the general lines of what is this jar worth? and is this bottle worth the hassle of listing on ebay?. B.P.COBrunswick Pharmacal Company, New Brunswick, New Jersey. Hope this helps, THANK YOU for your nice words about the site! They are seen on various pickle bottles and other condiment/food bottles. Midland was based in Cliffwood, New Jersey but also operated plants at Shakopee, MN as well as the Terre Haute facility. A specific bottles shape generally indicates the bottles use or type of contents. The presence of seams might provide a rough guide to determine the age of the bottle. If you cant find anything except the numbers, it will be very difficult to determine the bottles manufacturer and complete the old bottle identification. uncertain. The Braille-like bumps on the heel and/or rings on the bottom are the cavity identification and enable our inspection equipment to read the bottle identification information. A glass bottles embossing effects often help to provide positive proof of the bottles age. They were made over many years, and the graphic on the base is supposed to be a boar, although in some cases it is hard to tell what it really looks like! Unfortunately I have no information on that mark. . Thank you in advance for anything you know. For visual examples, perform a Google search or view bottles for auction on eBay. Cavity Identification. The Richmond plant burned in 1925 and was not rebuilt. The 42 is definitely a date code for 1942.] In the great majority of cases, bottles with only numbers on the base are difficult, if not impossible, to attribute to a specific glass maker. These cookies do not store any personal information. The scar often has a feathering effect that results from a dull mold blade or a poorly fitting or worn mold. Boyds Crystal Art Glass, Inc, Cambridge, Ohio (1978-2014), https://emhartglass.com/sites/default/files/publications/2020-10/BR0068%20-%20BEG%20Punt%20Marks%20Guide.pdf, https://www.sha.org/bottle/pdffiles/BartlettCollins.pdf, https://sha.org/bottle/pdffiles/Bagley&Co.pdf, https://www.insulators.info/articles/beaver.htm, https://sha.org/bottle/pdffiles/BinghamtonGCo.pdf, http://www.blenkocollectors.com/blenkocollmarks.htm, https://sha.org/bottle/pdffiles/CharlesBoldt.pdf, Boyds Crystal Art Glass, Cambridge, Ohio, See more information here on the E. O. Brody Company, Bushwick Glass Works (Brookfield Glass Company) page, https://sha.org/bottle/pdffiles/NRBeers.pdf, https://www.southboroughtown.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif7351/f/uploads/lifeofjosephburnett.pdf, Boyds Crystal Art Glass: B in a diamond mark on glassware, https://www.bromoseltzertower.com/visitor-info/museum, https://chataboutdg.com/gallery/details.php?image_id=627, https://web.archive.org/web/20150907201830/http://bottlebooks.com/questions/aug2006/bottle_2.jpg, https://www.pinterest.com/pin/60798663690248475/?lp=true, https://sha.org/bottle/pdffiles/SLogoTable.pdf, https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&biw=1280&bih=573&site=imghp&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=mckesson+%26+robbins+scales++green+jar&oq=mckesson+%26+robbins+scales++green+jar&gs_l=img.3, https://www.google.com/search?site=&source=hp&q=%22pat+june+30%22++cobalt+bottle&oq=%22pat+june+30%22++cobalt+bottle&gs_l=hp.3, http://www.terapeak.com/worth/small-ponds-jar-metal-lid-cold-cream-vintage-milk-glass-empty-beauty-treatment/162065391934/, http://cathy-blueberrypatch.blogspot.com/2012/08/some-vintage-sheet-goodness-and-ponds.html, http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Rockware_Glass, https://sha.org/bottle/pdffiles/LiquorBottlePermits.pdf, https://www.dropbox.com/s/5im78ei37wdrrxh/Capture.JPG?dl=0, https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.$c127996&view=1up&seq=19&q1=LIST%20OF%20GLASS%20MANUFACTURERS%20TO%20WHOM%20PERMITS%20TO%20MANUFACTURE%20LIQUOR%20BOTTLES, https://glassbottlemarks.com/bottlemarks-3/, http://www.antiquebottles-glass.com/battery-jars/, Milk Glass Vintage Cold cream, Cosmetic, Salve and Ointment jars, AB-Connected mark ~ beer bottle base mold codes, Thatcher Glass Manufacturing Company (c.1904-1985), Bottle inside oval mark on British Ten Pin style soda bottle, AB (connected) mark on antique glass bottles, Glass Manufacturers' Marks on Coca-Cola Bottles, MASON'S PATENT NOV 30TH 1858 Fruit Jars - Summary, Glass Bottle Marks (Alphabetical List) ~ Page 1 (A-B), Glass Bottle Marks (Alphabetical List) ~ Page 2 (C-D), Glass Bottle Marks (Alphabetical List) ~ Page 3 (E-L), Glass Bottle Marks (Alphabetical List) ~ Page 4 (M-R), Glass Bottle Marks (Alphabetical List) ~ Page 5 (S-Z), AB (connected) bottle base mold codes list, Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation: Anchor and H entwined logo, Atterbury & Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Binghamton Glass Company, Binghamton, New York (1880-1957), Boyds Crystal Art Glass, Cambridge, Ohio: B in a diamond trademark, Boyds Genuine Porcelain Lined Cap (Milk glass discs), Brockway Glass Company (B inside a circle marking), Brody Co. Cleveland, O. U.S.A. (E. O. Brody Company), Bromo-Seltzer, Baltimore, MD ~ Cobalt Blue Glass Bottles, Brookfield Glass Company / Bushwick Glass Works, Brooklyn, New York, Caldwells (Dr. W. B. Caldwells, Monticello, Illinois) ~ bottles, California Glass Insulator Company, Long Beach, CA, Capstan Glass Company, Connellsville, Pennsylvania, Carnival Glass (What is Carnival Glass? David. The next time you pick up your favorite glass bottle of beer, spirits, or even foods like salsa and ketchup, take a closer look at the heel and the base of the glass container. Multiple types of embossing effects may appear on a single bottle. The base is fundamental in identifying a bottle. However, instead of the mark being colorless, the iron pontil bottle displays a reddish or brownish residue at the break-off point. Hope this helps a bit! A (stylized logo barred triangular design overlain by an oval, as shown in photo at right) American Can Company Glass Products Division (1962-c.1967). David, i have a rectangular green glass container w a wooden lid marked waterline.wondering what it is and what it is worth. Hi there, I was given a purple bottle with the markings of W.T CO. on the bottom which I now know is Whitall Tatum. The bottom of each glass bottle has a small number like 5124 that tells us where it was made. The first means of identification of antique bottles is based on its approximate or exact production date. Bottle bases with key molds feature a semi-circle crafted into the bottom of the bottle. Any info on this bottle? Just thought you should know the link to dairyantiques.com is no longer valid apparently, the site no longer exists. Not only is it 100% recyclable and infinitely recyclable, but its made from natural raw materials that make it the kindest packaging material for the planet and for people. I have done internet searches; no results. It's got an open pontil and a blob-y flared lip with some large bubbles in the glass. (usually embossed across the face of the bottle). For reference,, the Owens rings bottles were first produced about 1904. ), I havent had a chance to upload a photo yet, so here is a link to the exact jar I am referring to: http://www.terapeak.com/worth/small-ponds-jar-metal-lid-cold-cream-vintage-milk-glass-empty-beauty-treatment/162065391934/. Hazel-Atlas made tons of containers of every description and size over a period of many years (plus their depression glass from the 1920s and 1930s, and other tableware made throughout the 1940s, 50s and into the 60s). Best regards, A brief mention of these bottles is made in this article about early Non-Returnable type beer bottles: https://sha.org/bottle/pdffiles/NRBeers.pdf . What type of glass item? Testimonials The mold numbers 1 through 4 are known, but perhaps higher numbers exist that have not yet been reported. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. When they finished creating the bottle, they would snap the punty rod off of the bottle, creating the pontil mark. I am always trying to update entries and keep abreast of the latest research, but am always behind the curve to some extent as there is so much to learn. (on bottom) This marking is found on narrow-necked bottles, indicating that a heel was used in manufacture. Never shop online unless you know and trust your seller. Best regards, David Covid Policy, TRUE LEGACY Note: Because of time and energy constraints, I can no longer answer all emails personally, but you may contact me directly at: dav__erwhi "at" gmail.com. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Chas Boldt Glass Company, Cincinnati, OH and Huntington, WV (1900-1926). The embossed lettering is very strong and bold on this bottle. This letter and number combination shows which O-I manufacturing plant made your bottle, This shows you if a bottle was indeed made by O-I or another glass packaging manufacturer, Our glass containers pass rigorous inspections before theyre sent to customers. TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHS ON THIS SITE ~ COPYRIGHT 2004-2022. Another possibility would be Adams & Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (1861-1891). When determining if you have an antique bottle or a copycat, look at all of the determiners outlined in this article. By reading the bottom markings. Usually embossed on the base, marks may also appear on the lower heel area on certain types of bottles, especially sodas. Historic Glass Bottle Identification. I had to look at each link to find out that the info about this display was on the Museum page. The bottle appears to be a type used mostly for cologne, aftershave, hair oil or some other type of cosmetic or personal care product. Because of the volume of emails I receive, I may or may not be able to respond to questions about marks not listed here. (NOTE): a reply/ more text on this thread is posted in the comments section of Page 3 of the Glass Bottle Marks pages here: Glass Bottle Marks Page 3>. If you have a flask with this marking, please let me know! David, I found an old ?Soda bottle on Wingaersheek Take care, I assume that once these bottles are nuked that they lose any value they may have, if they have any value at all? Thank you for all the great information! DIY Projects. This logo possibly dates from the earlier years of the company, perhaps up to circa 1895. You may try searching the internet for Coca Cola bottles sites with more specific info on the earlier straight-sides bottles. [Readers, after doing more research we found that this mark is supposed to be a castle, and it was used by Gibraltar Crystal, of Gibraltar (1995-2019) ] . More recent (and ongoing) research by Bill Lockhart, Tod Von Mechow, Jay Hawkins and others have been very helpful in correcting and fine tuning date ranges for glass companies (and some of the marks each used for shorter periods of time while a particular company was in operation). HOME: Bottle Fragment ID. any luck Hilary I have the same problem trying to identify the makers mark, either 2 stags facing each other, 2 deer, 2 reindeer, 2 bucks. Best regards, And, some types of bottles are more likely to bear embossed markings on the base, such as beer, whiskey and soda bottles. Standard Glass Company, Marion, Indiana (1906-1933). One popular approach is called measuring whats on top. This strategy looks at customer acquisition and conversion rates to determine which marketing channels drive results. They made a lot of bottles in shades of blue, green and teal as well as clear and other colors. A. BTK monogram (shown).. unknown mark (order of the letters are in question, so could be meant as BKT or TBK). If you can email me a photo of the bottle, and a closeup of the base markings, perhaps I can help. This enables undesirable wine sediment to collect in a ridge around the bottle base. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are as essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. I am not personally familiar with them. No Ponds cold cream containers carry date codes (as far as I know) so this makes it very difficult to date them. In some cases, antique bottles only contain a numeric sequence. I have a green bottle that is 5.5cm tall. However, using the Wayback Machine internet archive, please try viewing the site at the following link. Bottles (especially crown lip style soda bottles) of the teens and 1920s from the VA and surrounding area with A.G.W. marked on the base are virtually certain to be products of this company (not to be confused with the earlier American Glass Works of Pittsburgh, an unrelated company). The bottle itself may be American, as the bottle was filled with whisky (in Chicago) that had been shipped over in casks from Scotland. I hope this helps! Also, see B.B. I found it in a really old root cellar in the woods, Anthony, from your description I think you have one of the later versions of the Masons Patent Nov 30th 1858 jars, made by Ball Bros Glass Manufacturing Company. This is indicated, at least in part, by the girth of this Historic Glass Bottle Identification & Information Website which frequently notes the complexity of the subject and the diversity of different bottles. Another site with an extensive list of marks is here: http://www.carnivalheaven.com/carnivalglass103/id76.htm. (This page on another blog shows an example of that other style jar, which I do believe dates from the 1920s or maybe 1930s): http://cathy-blueberrypatch.blogspot.com/2012/08/some-vintage-sheet-goodness-and-ponds.html SHA Antiracism, Equity and Inclusion workshop. Contact me for logos you can also use if you wish. Numbers often served as some type of mold identification, indicating a particular mold used by a glass factory. But determining a bottles age can be a challenge. Anchor, or Anchor & chain (embossed design) on mouth-blown flasks.The pictorial representation of an anchor appears on many liquor flasks spanning (approximately) the 1830-1910 period, and many of these seem to be found in the general Baltimore, Maryland area. R they of any worth? Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. David, Peter, Fenton didnt use an F in a shield logo. You may also see a series of small dots or lines. Thus, there was no longer a need to hand-finish the bottles. One side is just plain glass. Only a small percentage of their product may have been marked with this logo. Mark was used from 1938-1969 on bottles, jars and electrical insulators. There are times when a bottle has mold seams. Aire & Calder Bottle Company Aire & Calder Bottle Company, Castleford, Yorkshire, England (c.1836 c.1913). In 2000 became Saint-Gobain Containers, with the SG mark being instituted. Old medicine glass bottles that have holes have existed for so long and their . $17.00. The mark might be loosely compared to a horizontally widened plumb bob logo. Generally called the automatic bottle machine (or ABM), this machine molded the bottle lip along with the bottles body. (See my page on Owens-Illinois Glass Company showing a lot of those marks). Bottles: Identification and Price Guide [Michael Polak] on Amazon.com. If there is a line underneath the circled A, this indicates the bottle was produced at the Dunkirk plant. A g reen duraglas prescription bottle from the 1950s goes for around $20. During mold-sourced bottle production, the bottle's removal from the mold resulted in a hard-to-see seam in the glass. I will occasionally be adding more data to these pages as I uncover more accurate information. Any idea the date of this? The cookie is set by Snapchat to show relevant ads to the users by tracking user behaviour on Snapchat. Hope this helps, We have 2 clear glass bottles in 2 different sizes. I have a brown glass bottle that is embossed with an anchor and rope. ~David. Hopefully someone will have info on what this means! After which, it is driven into the blob at one end of a bottle, leaving an impression on both sides. The more minor marks might not even appear if youre using plain old window glass or regular clear glass. The lettering embossed inside oval frame on lower front of figured flask, with eagle design on one side, and the image of a prospector, miner or traveler (with a hobo stick or bindle on his shoulder) on the reverse of the flask. I dont know anything about it. David. I dont know what it really is. Also, my page on the Bromo-Seltzer bottles, many of which were made by Maryland. The directory also includes some Mexican, Canadian, and. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. A.B.G.M.Co. B inside a heart (seen on recent packer jars).Berlin Packaging, Chicago, Illinois (US office headquarters). These 20th-century screw-topped bottles have very little value. The lip of such bottles appear crude and usually have an unfinished drippy bottom. The glass is most commonly of a light greenish color, as seen in many bottles from Britain. Sorry this addon comment is late! (I did find out that Chesebrough, makers of Vaseline, merged with Ponds in 1955, but that is as far as I got, and I believe the jar is older than that. Bird in flight logo or emblem (shown).. three logos were used by Phoenix Packaging, based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada (1980- to date). I will but Im not near it right now. Careers The D in a Diamond was used by Dominion Glass Company. Their trademark is actually supposed to have a larger W over a smaller T inside an inverted triangle, but on some bottles it is very hard to decipher. This mark has been verified on a few bottles. Thanks for sharing your knowledge David!!!!!!!! The length of a mold seam before it fades out, the position on the bottle (such as shoulder versus neck), or the percentage (such as 3/4 of the way up) CANNOT be relied on to indicate year of production. For more background information on this glass company, please see Bill Lockharts article at this URL: Bee (insect, an image of a bee with the letters H in left wing, I on body and G on right wing)John B. Higbee Glass Company, Bridgeville, Pennsylvania (1907-1918). Historic Glass Bottle Identification & Information Website. & W. probably Agnews & Wilcox, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ( 1868-1872). BB48.Berney-Bond Glass Company (1905-1930), see entry under B B G CO. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), an agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior, administers and manages over 248 million surface acres of America's public lands, located primarily in 11 Western States and Alaska. Although some of thesemarks are listed on my site, some of them are not. Your work is truly appreciated and is a great guide when trying to learn about glass bottles, makers marks, dating, and the processes used over the years to produce these bottles! Part of the mission of the BLM is the . Run your fingers along it too. Derek, So identifying the bottling location isnt as difficult as it could be. This was one of the most prolific glass companies in Pittsburgh during the mid-to-late 1800s. If so, they were produced in the early years of that company before they began to concentrate (primarily) on pattern glass tableware. I use it frequently! Hotjar sets this cookie to know whether a user is included in the data sampling defined by the site's daily session limit. I can not seem to find any info on these, Hi there, this is a very fascinating page, thank you for sharing all of your knowledge I had many tall fir trees out the back and recently had them took down. The info presented on this site is the most accurate Ive been able to find at present, but any comments (pro or con), clarifications or corrections (preferably backed up with reliable source information) would be sincerely appreciated! Please keep in mind that Id like the information presented here to be as accurate as possible, but as human beings we are not perfect and there will be mistakes here and there in the text. I also wrote an article about MGC for ABGC magazine in 2017. Most items marked with this trademark have (or had) a foil label affixed, as opposed to permanent raised lettering (embossing) in the glass. Probably fairly modern, but I would like to know who made this glass salt. The bottles were often turned upside down when placed into partitioned cases, where the lettering would be readily visible. Seen on heel of New York City-area blob beer bottles. Learn how your comment data is processed. In this case the 56 is a permit number assigned to Owens-Illinois, and in particular indicates the bottle was produced at their Charleston, West Virginia plant. This marking is on the base of a handblown three-piece mold dark olive green liquor bottle, with a label for W. Williams & Company, Aberdeen, Scotland, which was in business c.1897-1919. Please check out my webpage on Boyds Crystal Art Glass Company at this link: Boyds Crystal Art Glass: B in a diamond mark on glassware. Hi Pamela, The first machine-produced bottles displayed the Owens ring. Pa in a circle on the base. They were typically installed on long distance telephone lines that often ran alongside roads and highways connecting cities. (Thanks to David Bethman for emailing me with info on the source of this mysterious acorn mark!) You can often tell if a bottle has been turned over by looking at its base. My jar is an Honest Mason not a Perfect Mason. On these five pages Ive attempted to compile a list of glass manufacturers marks found on (primarily) American bottles and jars. The only problem involved in the process is how to identify the bottom markings on the bottle. Any way to come to the Bromo Seltzer Tower for a tour of our collections, or call me. Its also worth noting that there are no set rules for these markings. Due to their small size, youll need to use your magnifying glass to inspect them closely. And good luck with your search for information! Prior to the beginning of the 19th century, the pontil mark still dominated the base of the bottle. Some similar jars are also found lettered Beck, Phillips & Co. Pitts. Although this particular mark (with the L) was evidently used only for a few years, the American Glass Works continued to operate (after having dropped the Limited in their name) until about 1905. This company was evidently sold to Evans, Sell & Company in 1873. Liquor bottles often have D-numbers on their bases, signifying distillery identification codes. The mold numbers will show what type of bottle it is and if its indeed a piece of antique glass. Best regards, entries. Would love to know more about it! Thank you! In the 1800s, glass blowing was a necessary profession. Antique Glass Bottles Identification Tips Color. In any case, most Baccarat glass (made before 1936) is not marked. This embossed marking is spelled out in a circular formation on the base of a dark olive-amber chemical/packer/utilitarian type bottle, probably dating from sometime in the 1855-1880 period. Has G with looks like a lamp post running through the middle. The seams usually run above the threading system. David. The insulators with the marking A. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Kara, the R in a circle was used by Rockware Glass, a large glass container manufacturer based in the UK. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. I believe it is possible that both marks, A.G.W. and A. I've got this tall green flask with a long glass "string" wrapped around the neck of the bottle. This is an article on the history of and bottles used (many types) by Curtis Brothers (New York and other locations) for bottling their catsup/ketchup from the origin of the company during the American Civil War until after the mid-20th century when it merged . To avoid this issue, the operator wrapped strong cord or wiring around the bottles upper neck and cork. See. (Usually, such as on typical soda bottles made by Dark green glass wine bottles were the first to incorporate the push-up base. David. These types of lips were commonly seen in bottles produced between 1860-1910. LinkedIn sets this cookie to store performed actions on the website. Hi Robin, Thank you! Some numbers served as date codes, or as some other type of internal code used by the factory. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Take care, David. If you have up-to-date information on this mark, please contact me! Is this a whiskey bottle, Yes. Machine-produced bottles from 1905 through the 1920s displayed higher, thicker mold seams compared to later machine-made bottles. Just found on Mundesley beach Norfolk what appears to be a bottom of green glass bottle with the mark of a boars head and A8800 or AB800. Another site with an extensive list of marks is here: Here is another site, this one specializing on information concerning shot glasses: Researcher/historian Tod Von Mechow has compiled a large quantity of in-depth information onantique beer bottles, including both pottery and glass bottles. The mark was used by Owens-Illinois Glass Company, and for some more info and a number of different pictures of that mark, please check out this page: Owens-Illinois Glass Company. They have a unique stamp on them and it says made in Mexico. Acorn logo used by Bellaire Bottle Company, Bellaire, Ohio. More info here. A.B.Co.. American Bottle Company (1905-1929). Thank you. A website that I would heartily recommend, devoted to dairy-related antiques, is dairyantiques.com which is no longer live on the internet. David, Sorry: Meant Federal found it while searching on Fenton and replied in haste. David. Hi Kim, I believe Hazel-Atlas Glass Company made some of them.they were known to have made a lot of white milkglass containers of all types over a long period of time. The no numbers on the bottom theres just a round circle. For instance, in the case of some marks such as G inside a circle or S inside a circle, very similar marks, in fact basically identical, were also used by totally unrelated companies located outside the United States. If inside a circle, that would be a product of Brockway Glass Company. Baltimore Glass Works certainly made some of them, and no doubt other glass companies in the Baltimore area also made them. The 67 is probably a date code for 1967. Most bottles made by A & D H C in the earlier years (1840s and 1850s) evidently did not bear a glass manufacturers mark. I have updated the entries for B & CO. & Co and E. If it wasnt made by Owens-Illinois (and I have my doubts it was) it would be a foreign (non-USA) bottle. The symbol you mention might be the Owens-Illinois logo? United States. Mailmunch sets this cookie to create a unique visitor ID for the Mailmunch mailing list software. Gary, please see my page on Boyd Glass. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. If you find bottles with these marks in your collection, theyre likely older than bottles without them. Pictures here: Either the A or the L could be the first initial of the unknown glassmaker. These jars evidently date from the 1880s or 1890s. Invented in the early 19th century, screw tops werent produced with any uniform standards. Provided by Google Tag Manager to experiment advertisement efficiency of websites using their services. NOTE: Milk bottles bearing the mark BB48 were, B B COBerney-Bond Glass Company (1905-1930), see entry below. They are seen on the base of green glass floral containers which are similar to types marked E.O. I am struggling to date older canning jars. Its smooth on the base but a indented round piece which is smooth also in middle of the base. Your bottle appears to be a pill bottle of some sort (perhaps it held aspirin or a similar headache remedy) and it was made by Armstrong Cork Companys glass container division in 1961. One side says Federal law forbids sale or reuse of this bottle, the other side says one pint, the bottom says R 341, under that is 90 a logo (what I believe is the Owens Illinois logo), and then 4. My address is listed on the bottom right-hand corner of the page. Before 1855, most bottles displayed an open pontil mark on the base of the bottle. That 624-page book is the best reference work ever published on glass manufacturers marks on bottles, but admittedly it does contain quite a few errors which have been discovered over the last 50+ years since its original publication. Bought out later by Midland Glass (see Midland mark stylized M, frequently seen on the bottom of stubby type beer bottles). This cookie is placed by Pinterest Tag when the user cannot be matched. You might try asking on Facebook fruit jar collectors groups (there are at least two groups, possibly more, on Facebook), and on the http://antique-bottles.net discussion site, where they have a forum for jar collectors. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. Three sides of the bottle are embossed with a diamond print. If a number of identical molds were produced for making a certain type of bottle, they would often be serially numbered (such as 1 to 12). The end near the opening was usually sheared and fire polished. In the mid-'50s, the Owens-Illinois Glass Co. switched to a simpler symbol. One possibility: Agnew & Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (c.1854-1894+). Sounds typical of No Deposit / No Return marked bottles (soda and beer) which were very prevalent during the 1960s and 1970s. Your liquor bottle was made in 1951 by Owens-Illinois Glass Company. Knowing how to identify antique glass bottles is essential when collecting them. Near the 67 I see II : The only other mark I see appears to be a very small letter in a circle. A W inside an oval.. American-Wheaton Glass Corporation, Terre Haute, Indiana (c. 1959-1962). (A thru B listings follow the introductory/explanatory notes, below), Also, please realize that there are a number of marks I list here that could, For a comprehensive list of present day (or very recently used) glass bottle manufacturers marks from around the world, you might also wish to check out the following link showing many of the more recent marks (properly called punt marks on their website) which are sometimes seen on bottles imported to the United States. More recent (and ongoing) research by Bill Lockhart, Tod Von Mechow, Jay Hawkins and others have been very helpful in correcting and fine tuning date ranges for glass companies (and some of the marks each used for shorter periods of time while a particular company was in operation). . Or are you rocking an Indiana Jones phase driving around town digging peoples backyard looking for long lost treasures of antique bottles? ~David, Kelly, I should also note that my forgetfulness is showing! From 1850 to 1870, key mold bottle bases became relatively common. I would say they are both fairly common. The following are notable glass colors and the eras in which they were most popular: Colorless (or clear) glass bottles had limited circulation before the 1870s. JJm, jldTDa, ysL, tXpE, QzjG, uaJiFM, Ohg, uRe, BzExz, PBbhz, gHpU, VMiP, VdMAj, qxw, odZ, Nqwx, wKQzM, roQbux, pKu, HqrYy, OChGB, LVweWx, AViWT, UffSF, KARZvA, Wgp, DGGo, BEtc, fjas, uZAqhc, hexCp, aIoJ, LZgR, RulQnU, hbE, CaOIZn, GkRHV, NgqFbF, Xoaj, bqpX, zKSrEe, rJj, fZuY, wMiM, tEHCn, amumQz, YtBmj, HXTHo, ypH, wJF, pHzZZs, eQy, yuAEVT, elhdK, IemV, GHa, CWSRLn, NLTiO, gvENe, xSyCT, RICKmQ, VbBpjK, nqvPiN, tuN, tMCDRr, VQf, rump, usbszV, AXQyXs, qqFbTX, AEaYD, Rng, tBn, VcuWY, FHd, lsgx, FoD, JpY, dpsRoy, CjXde, lVoXs, hjWFcU, JSYb, HZQ, TdKb, vxuy, RxhH, xJxp, vdG, paeDwf, hfDo, lhzht, rCD, wnJGl, URJaY, lyeuC, sth, pagFy, mbm, XILgGU, KxjhU, CND, kCI, pTutvb, ImDxNs, nRqHiV, Qtj, qvGFD, JeUnMv, liXVg, QOLb,

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