Super cool find in old farmland area!

RustyGold

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Hi All!
I found an unusual bottle cap that I'd like to share with you.
I know, we aren't really into bottle caps but this one is awesome!

It is a Paul Jones "Antique" Whiskey Decanter Cap circa-1917 or earlier! It was, of course, crushed flat from being in the ground for a hundred years.
I got a great hit as I swung the coil over it and was just going to let it go! My wife spoke up and said "You should dig that up!"
After we dug it up, we got on the internet and were able to identify the cap and then was able to purchase the exact Bottle, Cork and Cap on ebay!

My property was old farmland growing sugar beets before the neighborhood was built mid century! This is about five or so miles from the beach!
You never know what you'll find in your own backyard!
Here is a pic! HH!
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MT_Joe

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Way to go the extra step! This is what I love about history - digging into it!

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Very neat find!
 

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Thanks MT Joe and Terry! It was interesting to read about the history of the Paul Jones Co. and when they produced the Antique Four Roses Whiskey! It was one of the best selling whiskeys in the late 1800's and early 1900's.
Thanks for looking!
 

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