This is one of the most comprehensive books on the early development of the bottle. The story takes place over one night with a raging. A few decades later came the advent of movable type and the printing press which greatly reduced the. Digger odell publications offers 18 antique bottle price guides. Bottle collectors book by bob ferraro author, pat ferraro author 5. Books for antique bottle collectors antique bottle collectors haven. Aware that several street people have turned up with their throats cut, henry is determined to keep his business alive as well as himself. Want to know more about a bottle made after 1900 if the mould seam goes through the lip it has been machine made and is after 1900 then post a photograph here and. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. A mouthblown older, handmade bottle has a side seam which stops on the lip or neck of the container. Collectors weekly is a website that offers antique bottle collectors a place to learn about the many different types of bottles. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
The antique bottle depot specializes in the purchase of a variety of antique bottles, advertising items, red wing stoneware and a wide array of collectible breweriana. Are clubs focus is the history of antique and collectible bottles, with a york pa. Like with all collectibles and antiques, good advice is always to buy the book before the bottle. Please give me a call at 9412965665ive been collecting for like 20 years and i also dig these bottles up out of the ground i have flask from the 1700s and bitter bottles all the way up into the late 1890s i do it for the love of american history and also i dont sell them at is for purely passion and the main reason to pass on to my only child my daughter when she grows up and im going. The base, or bottom of the bottle, will give a collector pertinent information about its origin. I left one shelf extra tall for the various tallersized bottles 750 ml, or others that i didnt have many in each size, so that shelf has a variety of bottle heights. The wonderful world of collecting perfume bottles second. Alcopop definition is a flavored beverage containing usually 4 to 6 percent alcohol.
If you know the type of bottle you have, these can be very helpful in determining. This is a beautiful bottle of westvleteren extra from 1962 that is in excellent condition. A bottle can also be highly collectable if it was a limited edition, or made to commemorate a. Bottle collectors for sale iron maiden trooper beer bottle tops. There are as many styles of antique liquor and spirits bottles as there are the types of liquor to go in them. Collector bookstore is the top source in reference books collectors and dealers of antiques, collectibles, glassware and the like, including both id and price guides. Antique bottle collecting newsletter wisconsin antique.
Buy bottle collecting first edition by fletcher, edward isbn. If you enjoy searching through thousands and thousands of bottles and meeting with collectors like yourself, you should plan on attending the show. As a family owned and operated business, collector bookstore believes the golden rule is the best rule for business. Malt beverages to which various fruit juices or other flavorings have been added. Jane has been collecting perfume bottles for over 35 years. She also collects pressed glass, and her eclectic taste ranges from art deco and art nouveau to early and late victorian. My name is wes with a beer bottle collection with over 31,500. Some 250ml drinks were found to contain nine teaspoons of sugar, while a large 700ml bottle of the alcopop wkd blue was discovered to. Knowledge is power and even safety of your money when dealing with any collectible bottles even more so than many other fields of collecting because of. Lists the most popular books and where to buy them. It was available in 275ml and 700ml bottles and was 5. Selling your full vintage and antique liquor bottles. Popular cocktails in a can and alcopops can contain as much sugar.
The bottle collectors guide, first edition abebooks. Collecting liquor bottles can be an engaging interest especially to those who love alcohol because of the bottles aesthetically diverse designs. Books on antique bottles and glass historic glasshouse. Five years ago, a small group of birmingham diehard diggers and collectors vowed to restart the shows in their area. Over 10,000 books available with more added every day. Regardless of their shape and size, though, the most collectible bottles are those produced prior to 1919, the year prohibition began. Identification and price guide, published by krause publicationsantique trader march 2016, has been completely revised and updated presenting 551 pages of a comprehensive, informative, and detailed pricing and reference guide for all bottle collectors.
Following are some suggested guidelines for those that are new to the internet andor new to the hobby of antique bottle collecting. Bottle collection log book for bottle collectors people start bottle collections for a. William larue weller 2017 friday, november 15, 2019 via auction house. Antique sealed bottle books posted on december 14, 2014 by dorsetantiquebottleclub just about to hit the bookshelves is the new three volume book antique sealed bottles 16401900 and the families who owned them by david burton. No one really collects full bottles, but some beers are cellared just like fine wine because that can improve in taste over time. An alcopop or cooler, spirit cooler in south african english, or malternative in america is any of certain flavored alcoholic beverages with relatively low alcohol content e.
He wrote various books on farming and on farming history. We are also buying all types of collectible bitters, beer, soda, whisky, medicine and other type of advertising bottles. Roll on 5ml 1dram clear swirl with housing and black caps. Interesting for the story they tell and the liquid they once held, collectable beer bottles are highly sought after.
Antique trader bottles identification and price guide by michael polak. Bottle collectors are mostly very down to earth pun intended and are usually happy to show you their collections and pass on knowledge. Children aged four to six years old should be limited to a maximum of 19g. A bottle in a common color without embossing or fancy design has little value to bottle collectors. Alcopops the dangers of sweet alcoholic drinks choice. We have not seen this book, but understand it to be a general reference for the beginning collector. Deco soda bottles a guide to collecting those fancy embossed soda bottles of the 1920s and 30s by brian wade. Sand or silica, sodium carbonate, and lime, also known as calcium oxide. Visit the fohbc page and add yourself to their collectors list. I buy from both longtime experienced collectors, construction workers who salvage bottles from work sites, casual collectors, and have helped families settle estates. Lot of 6 vintage 10oz coke coca cola green glass bottles 70s 80s amber glass bottle vase 16 fl oz. Alabama bottle and advertising collectors public group. Unfollow bottle collector liquor to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Many of them cover a specific bottle type, such as jim beam figural bottles.
You can also find other price guides for antique and collectible bottles. There are simply too many to catalog into book form. The exception is the art deco sodas which have recently gotten attention from collectors. Such drinks are made with a variety of alcohols and flavorings, and many liquor stores and large markets carry alcopops in their alcohol section, offering quite an array of choices. Midwest miniature bottle collectors 15 south 50th st tacoma, wa 98408. Site dedicated to the collecting of australian antique bottles by two genuine collectors. Referred to as the bottle bible, michael polaks 8th edition, bottles. The bottle collector is an intense horror story told by a smalltime drug dealer named henry johns. Figural, barrelshape, and engraved bottles are just a few examples of the types of liquor bottles. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the iconic cocacola bottle, and you can sip up its history at atlantas high museum of art through october 4. Alcoholic lemonades two dogs and hooch, which arrived on the uk market in 1995, were the industrys pioneer brands. Antique bottle and glass forum at historic glasshouse.
This includes basic information like product names, ingredients, varietals and vintages, but also categories like production, material specifications, barcodes, awards, allergens, certifications, images and many more. Collect and share wine data easily with bottlebooks. Perfectly detailed miniature perfume bottles have always fascinated collectors. Antique bottle collector resource guide a dusty bottle sits on the table at a garage sale. Searchable appraisal guide to current market values for antique bottles. Antique bottle and glass forum at historic glasshouse our antique bottle and glass discussion forum offers friendly and helpful advice, information, value and answers to your questions on old bottles and glass.
With a variety of shapes and sizes available, you can find a bottle that matches the decor of your liquor cabinet. In addition, collectors can share pictures of their favorite bottles and read informative articles. Bottle collectors put a premium on square and hexagonal antique bottles for food because of the ornate panels near the top and the wide mouths, which made them useful for repurposing. An unauthorized collectors guide by molly higgins or the antique traders perfume bottles price guide by kyle husfloen and penny dolnick other price guides provide a more generalized listing of old bottle types. Investing and collecting liquor bottles, miniatures, labels, and other items. The bottle itself is a very rare and valuable collectors item, not even considering the beer inside or the cap which is also in pristine condition.
Apply now to reap the rewards of being part of wisconsins premier antique bottle, wisconsin antique advertising and general wisconsin antique collecting community. Antique soda bottles antique bottle collectors haven. Alabama bottle and advertising collectors has 370 members. She collects artwork from the 1920s and artwork by presentday artists. Labels, chips, or cracks are looked at the most under rarity. While not all old bottles are valuable, an older bottle is. With its detailed descriptions, current market values, and key identifying characteristics, the book has been a reliable and trusted reference and the definitive bottle collecting guide for 20 years. Since these pieces were made for such a long period of time generally 1820 to 1890 there is a lot to take in. More popular in the modern bottles are the acls applied colored label bottles with thousands of variants and with highly graphic labels. Dec 15, 2015 some empty beer bottles will get a token value to a collector who wants that bottle to display, but virtually all bottle collectors wont add a bottle to their collection unless they personally consumed that beer. Youll find extensive information about bottle types and prices.
He was the chairman of the historic farm buildings group and honorary librarian of the royal. Hbca members support and promote historical research by collecting, preserving, studying, documenting, displaying, communicating, and sharing information about the antique bottles that utilized charles g. J alabama bottle collecting history spans more than 75 years. Europeans brought their knowledge of glassmaking to north america and began crafting their own glass bottles in the mid17th century. If you cant get such an international customs sticker please try to print out this one and stick in onto your parcel. The main exceptions would be very early bottles pre1840 black glass bottles which are not included in this guide, which rarely have any embossing and can sell for reasonably large sums based totally on their age, rarity and historical value. The curious world of bottle collecting and the people who. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. The bottle collector by terry hall nook book ebook. Aug 24, 2012 the designed shelf height differs for stubies, long necks and bombers, so it takes some planning for the spacing and matching it to your bottle collection. Collectors of this type glass need to spend a lot of time understanding the different glass houses, types of glass, areas of production and different objects made. Russells reserve limited edition 1998 2015 friday, november 15, 2019 via auction house. Wee beastie news newspapers books scholar jstor june 2015 learn how and when to. Lots of scratches and dings over the entire surface but no other cracks or chips.
Serious jar collectors will want the more indepth but more expensive red book of fruit jars. Stagg 2014 friday, november 15, 2019 via auction house. A collectors guide to vintage soda pop finds vintage. Figural, barrelshape, and engraved bottles are just a few examples of the types of liquor bottles from this era. Finding a onehundredyearold coke bottle might put a few dollars in your pocket should you decide to sell it. Case of 12 pcs salutaris nip sparkling mineral water bottle st clair, michigan. The bottlecollectors guide by geoffrey wills and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
There are also many bottle collecting groups on the internet, facebook in. The hutchinson bottle collectors association hbca sponsors free public access to. An alcopop is an alcoholic beverage made with fruit juices and other flavorings which tend to conceal the alcohol content of the drink behind a sweet, fruity flavor. Alot of beer bottle collectors will buy a bottle in any condition they can at a good low price untill they find a better one to take its place. Vintage and antique liquor bottles collectors weekly. Beverages containing wine to which ingredients such as fruit juice or other flavorings have. The latter gives you membership in the federation of historic bottle collectors. Please note i do not buy any machine made bottles, those made after 1900 generally. The bottle itself is a green glass embossed bottle labeled abdij westvleteren.
Most alcohol advertising was last seen on television 71%, followed by billboards 56%, pubs and clubs 49%, bottle shops 39%, magazines 34% and the internet 14%. A circa 1880 round ink with flared top and pour spout ref. Lot of 4 empty buffalo trace 750ml bourbon bottles made by anchor hocking caps. There is plenty of literature on bottle collecting, all of which will be worthwhile reading, and of course there is abc magazine. Many of the items you see in this story are from the antique advertising expert. Book collecting is an activity that dates back to the renaissance, in the 15th century, when the educated elite amassed collections of illuminated manuscripts to display both their wealth and knowledge. Abc bottle magazine abc antique bottle collector magazine. In the united states, however, the oldest bottles were actually ceramic vessels produced by indigenous groups. Thousands and thousands of soda bottles have been bottled since the first bottlers in philadelphia in the early19 th century. Hubbard collection of antique english drinkingglasses and bottles by ward lloyd price. Collectible liquor bottles 1900 now while there are occasions where there are few things more relaxing than a shot of whiskey or tequila, liquorbottle collecting can sometimes be just as relaxing.
Midwest miniature bottle collectors mmbc link to website founded in 1979, the club publishes a quarterly newsletter and sponsors an annual show. Bottles may have a freeblown base shaped by the glassblower without the aid of a mold or a base made from a number of different molds. Alcopops contain as much sugar as four iced doughnuts, experts. This advert is located in and around warrington, cheshire. New listing russells reserve bourbon wooden caddie new in box 2019.
Buying or selling without iguide could be hazardous to your wealth. Determining values digger odell bottle price guides. Alcopop marketing in particular draws heavily on popculture references and young, hip images to create a sense of identity and individual style, clearly appealing to the. Miniature perfume bottles by glinda bowman, 9780887406287, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. See more ideas about liquor bottles, liquor and bottle. Several bottle clubs ohio and baltimore have begun the process of local or state bottles. Bottlebooks is the most extensive drinks platform in the world and covers all noncommercial information attributes. Wee beastie was a brand of alcopop, as it is commonly referred to. Antique trader bottles identification and price guide by michael polak is a large book, but it also comes in an electronic edition. This group is open to anyone who collects antique mouth blown. An old beer bottle can hold specific historical importance for the collector, while the brewer, brand or label can also be significant. Hong kong miniature liquor collection link to website an interesting look at one of the most valuable collections around. Records is an independent record label run by jack clothier and kevin douch formed in 2006 when the pair lived together in east oxford.
This includes milk bottles, coke type soda bottles, chlorox, etc. The label works with the likes of dz deathrays, johnny foreigner, fight like apes, anamanaguchi, peaness, tigercub, gaffa tape sandy, the spook school, nelson can, and qi. Also be sure to see the listing crossreferenced by state. It is part of the rtd ready to drink market and is popular in scotland. Dutch glass bottles of the 17th and 18th centuries. Want to know more about a bottle made before 1900 then post a photograph here and a good description. Like modern glassware, ancient bottles relied on three basic ingredients. Rare sauce glass bottles made to look like beehives are also collectible, as are ones with horizontal, vertical, or spiral lines. Selling your full vintage and antique liquor bottles posted by christopher woods on june, 2017 it has been a common question over the years here at historic glasshouse what to do with old or antique bottles of alcohol found in the back of a cabinet or stashed away in the basement, now covered in dust. This is a group to help each other with alabama bottles and advertising which are fun to. We get members from all over the world in attendance for a fun and informative weekend. Bottle books for sale page high desert historic bottle. Published in 2003, this 103 page book provides an alphabetical listing with descriptions of over 400 of the best and most frequently found decoera specialty soda bottles, with over 250 bottles photographed.
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