Earthen bottle,any idea how old?

[worldtalker]

It was bloody HOT today! Got permission to check an old house tear down,appears to be an ash pit in the back yard after a bulldozer took 3 feet of dirt off the surface,saw the end of this bottle sticking up and pulled it out,NICE. No markings,anyone know about it? God Bless Chris

 

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[antlerman23]

with no markings, it is very hard to date. it could be anywhere from 80-150 years old. its a super cool find though! and its probably worth $10-$20 at a flea market.

 

[austin]

Take it to an established antique store in your area. They can date it for you. You may be really surprised at what they tell you...

 

[epackage]

Much older than 80 years old, it dates to 1850-70's and would have been for Ginger Beer or similar beverage. Worth about $10-20 as stated above without any stamps or color to it...

 

[PikesPeakCharlie]

World, I agree with "E" most surely a beer/ale , could be a master ink,but they had a pour spout in the lip. Now on to the BIGGER question,,,,,, Did ya dig the pit

 

[worldtalker]

World, I agree with "E" most surely a beer/ale , could be a master ink,but they had a pour spout in the lip. Now on to the BIGGER question,,,,,, Did ya dig the pit

Not yet,been to damn hot man,it ain't going anywhere!

 

[GaRebel1861]

I agree that is a Ginger Beer. Got a few sitting around here myself. Always nice to fine. Too hot? Dig early in the morning. Good luck, maybe some really cool stuff nearby.