Found 2 bottles today. Looks like a torpedo and ink.

[zaxfire69]

Hello guys. I found 2 bottles today and brought them home and cleaned them up. One is what I think is called a Torpedo bottle. It is a nice color. The other is an ink bottle I believe. On the bottom of the ink it says Carter's 1897. If anyone could give me a little history lesson on these 2 I would appreciate it. I have no idea what they are worth. If ya'll know could you give me a ballpark figure. They sure are pretty. Thanks...zaxfire69

[Harry Pristis]

Nice finds for your shelf. You might find a napkin ring that will support the torpedo (known in Britain as a "Hamilton") upright. Maybe a section of radiator hose or of large-diameter, clear plastic hose would work.

While interesting, these two bottles don't have much dollar value, say less than $20 for both.

These ink cones come in a variety of colors, any of which would be more valuable than an aqua example. You can find embossed torpedos, mostly British -- embossed American torpedos are very rare and valuable.