Category Archives: collecting

A Great Label Makes a Great Bottle

Posted on August 7, 2011 by admin

There is no denying that a great label can make for a first rate antique bottle. Whether plain or super rare and valuable, a antique bottle with an intact label will greatly increase the value. How much? Ten percent, 100 … Continue reading →

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Geo. Eagle Swirling Above $2000

Posted on July 11, 2011 by admin

I have always loved this bottle ever since I saw the one a friend of mine found one at a Long Island antique shop years ago for $15. Some years later I got to handle the (unique) pitcher made from … Continue reading →

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Wisharts Pine Tree Cordial

Posted on April 21, 2011 by admin

The Wisharts Pine Tree bottles have always been one of my favorites. Over the years, I have acquired a number of really great examples. It is a good example of an antique bottle that has many variations: – a scarce/rare … Continue reading →

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Link Secrets for Bottle Auctions

Posted on September 9, 2010 by admin

As you know, many of the bottle auctioneers use the same online auction format created by a company called Real Time Auction Method. Their auction presentation is rather basic and somewhat dated, but it works well, and I believe auctioneers … Continue reading →

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Bromo Seltzer Bottles

Posted on April 1, 2010 by admin

Many bottle collectors get started with bottles such as the lovely cobalt blue Bromo Seltzer. Who doesn’t like cobalt blue? Yes, they are common but there are hard to beat for beautiful blue glowing in your window. Get a plain … Continue reading →

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