Shasta Water and more

[Jezzowhat]

Some bottles found during my excursions in the desert.

[Gypsy Heart]

Very nice! Those are some really cool finds!

http://www.antiquebottletrader.com/S...aterbottle.jpg

the other bottle is French huile D'olive extra virgin olive oil maybe

[Jezzowhat]

Thanx SWR and thanx Gypsyheart for the info on the olive oil bottle.

[Bigcypresshunter]

Those purple glass bottles are nice. They were originally clear and turned purple from years in the desert sun. They are called "desert glass". I believe only the glass made with magnesium will turn purple. 8)

[Bigcypresshunter]

SWR, You are right. Amethyst bottles are created from years of ultra-violet rays, such as in a desert. Large amounts of Manganese was used as a clarifier in glass from about 1880-1915. Here are some cool pics of colored bottles.
http://www.keyshistory.org/shelfkeysbottlespage1.html