Help Identifying Old Bottle

[Kathleen Anne]

I found this old bottle in a stream that runs through my property. I was hoping someone might know approximately how old it was and what its contents may have been. Thank you for your help.

 

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[vpnavy]

It would be very helpful if you could provide dimensions and if there are any marks on the (what appears to be a medicine) bottle.

 

[Kathleen Anne]

It is about 3 1/2" tall, the bottom is 1 1/2" in diameter, and the opening is about 1" in diameter. On the bottom there are 3 raised dots evenly spaced around the rim. The neck is really crooked. There are several air bubbles in it also.

 

[cooper1841]

I would say 1890's Probably some sort of medicine or such. The three raised dots are vents in the mold for the glass making process

 

[sandchip]

What he said.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Nice save!

 

[pearson]

Kathleen, That could be a couple of things.

It could be an old generic medicine bottle, or a snuff bottle, that contained powdered tobacco.
The dots on the bottom, represents the strength of the contents. The dots allowed workers to know which label to affix as well.