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To some, old bottles are just junk taking up space on the windowsills of the kitchen. They truly don't appreciate the craftsmanship that typically went into making these items, which was usually done by hand. Of course there are other reasons why someone would be interested in antique bottles, and it has to do with more than just how the bottles were made. Antique bottles are truly a part of history. The different types of bottles tell a story about a particular industry or way of life. For example, medicinal bottles tell us how far the medical industry has come since many elements are now stored in plastic bags. Seeing an old glass IV bottle can take you back decades. There are antique bottles from the pharmaceutical industry that have the name of the chemical and even poison warnings worked right into the bottle's design. This is so different from items today where everything is printed on adhesive labels and attached to the bottle itself. It can be said too that antique bottles are a part of true Americana. Old Coca-Cola or Pepsi-Cola bottles can remind one of the time when sodas were actually sold in glass bottles and were enjoyed at a real soda counter. Other types of antique bottles that are valuable to collectors include vinegar bottles, whiskey bottles, torpedo bottles, cosmetic bottles, and of course beer bottles. To collectors, a bottle that is in good shape and that is an unusual shape or color is very valuable and some can sell for literally tens of thousands of dollars. Bitters Bottles
There are of course antique bottles that are appreciated for their design and workmanship. For instance, bitters are an old type of medicine that were made from herbs and roots and were called that because of their bitter taste. The bottles they were contained in were often shaped like log cabins, ears of corn, women's figures, or even a pig. These types of antique bottles are valued for their different colors as well as their shapes. You just don't see that much detail put into a bottle any longer! If you can imagine a bottle of Mrs. Butterworth's syrup, you have an idea of what old bitters bottles were shaped like. Antique bottles can be found all across the United States. Good locations include ghost towns, old dumps, old houses, old homesteads, antique stores and the campsites on the trails that the early pioneers used to cross the United States. Bocksbeutel Bottles
Before you start treasure hunting for these valuable antiques I suggest that you pay a visit to the National Bottle Museum at 76 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY, to learn the early bottle making methods. The museum sponsors a antique bottle show every June and dealers and collectors from all over the world attend. At the very least you can visit the museums web site. Many of the more valuable bottles were produced in the 1800s and were handmade and no two are exactly alike. Bottles are appreciated for their look and for the visual appeal they have. Lining colored bottles up against windows can really reflect sunlight and brighten up a kitchen. But more than just visually appealing, antique bottles are truly part of history. For antique lovers, bottles are an important part of any collection and can be very valuable. Happy Treasure Hunting. A65 Treasure Hunting In Iowa A69 Treasure Hunting In Main A85 Treasure Hunting In Ohio A94 Treasure Hunting In Utah A04 Treasure Hunting For Sunstones A05 Treasure Hunting For Diamonds At Crater Of Diamonds State Park A06 Treasure Hunting For Herkimer Diamonds A07 Treasure Hunting For Sapphires A08 Treasure Hunting For Aquamarine A09 Treasure Hunting For Opals A10 Treasure Hunting For Morel Mushrooms A100 Treasure Hunting In Wyoming A11 Treasure Hunting For Fire Agates A12 Treasure Hunting For Emeralds A13 Treasure Hunting For Turquoise A14 Treasure Hunting For Jade A15 Treasure Hunting For Tourmaline A16 Treasure Hunting For Truffles A17 Treasure Hunting For Star Garnets A18 Treasure Hunting For Amethysts A26 Find Your Own Diamond Mine A51 Treasure Hunting In Alabama A52 Treasure Hunting In Alaska A53 Treasure Hunting In Arizona A54 Treasure Hunting In Arkansas A55 Treasure Hunting In California A56 Treasure Hunting In Colorado A57 Treasure Hunting In Connecticut A19 Treasure Hunting For Sunken Treasure A66 Treasure Hunting In Kansas A60 Treasure Hunting In Georgia A61 Treasure Hunting In Hawaii A62 Treasure Hunting In Idaho A63 Treasure Hunting In Illinois A64 Treasure Hunting In Indiana A70 Treasure Hunting In Maryland A67 Treasure Hunting In Kentucky A68 Treasure Hunting In Louisiana A86 Treasure Hunting In Oklahoma A71 Treasure Hunting In Massachusetts A72 Treasure Hunting In Michigan A73 Treasure Hunting In Minnesota A74 Treasure Hunting In Mississippi A75 Treasure Hunting In Missouri A76 Treasure Hunting In Montana A77 Treasure Hunting In Nebraska A78 Treasure Hunting In Nevada A79 Treasure Hunting In New Hampshire A80 Treasure Hunting In New Jersey A81 Treasure Hunting In New Mexico A82 Treasure Hunting In New York A83 Treasure Hunting In North Carolina A84 Treasure Hunting In North Dakota A95 Treasure Hunting In Vermont A87 Treasure Hunting In Oregon A88 Treasure Hunting In Pennsylvania A89 Treasure Hunting In Rhode Island A90 Treasure Hunting In South Carolina A91 Treasure Hunting In South Dakota A92 Treasure Hunting In Tennessee A93 Treasure Hunting In Texas A96 Treasure Hunting In Virginia A97 Treasure Hunting In Washington A98 Treasure Hunting In West Virginia A99 Treasure Hunting In Wisconsin Related Websites A21 Treasure Hunting For Benitoite A20 Treasure Hunting For Meteorites A58 Treasure Hunting In Delaware A22 Treasure Hunting For Ginseng A59 Treasure Hunting In Florida A24 Treasure Hunting For Civil War Artifacts A27 Treasure Hunting For Fossil Fish A28 Treasure Hunting For Megalodon Teeth A25 Treasure Hunting For Fluorescent Minerals A29 Treasure Hunting For Geodes A30 Treasure Hunting For Lobsters B01 Treasure Hunting In Wyoming A31 Treasure Hunting For Lake Superior Agates A32 A Review Of The Bounty Hunter Metal Detector A33 Where To Get A Good Deal On Metal Detectors A34 Tips On Renting A Metal Detector Before You Buy A35 A Review Of The Garret Ace 250 Metal Detector |
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