Message in a bottle (updated with Contents)

[Sweetrazz]

I found this while I was walking along the water at the seaside ca beach I could not believe it. I don't know much about it yet and it does a a message in it....maybe someone might know what I should do with it. I would love to see what the message says. A little bit of water has gotten inside. There is a number 2 on the bottom of the bottle. Does anyone know what that means.

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[BagLady]

Very cool find. A lot of bottles had/have #'s on the bottom. It does look like an old bottle. I would think it's safe to open it.

 

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[Lucky Eddie]

Note reads:-

"Whatever you do - do NOT open this bottle!".

 

[Dave N Japan]

I found one once in NC, but it was from only about a hundred miles down the cost.....For God's sake man open it"

 

[callicles]

I agree with Jeff of Pa, it is likely a science project. I remember a few years ag, one was found. The message inside was asking the finder to fill out the "message" giving the location. It had been floating around the Atlantic since 1915. Cool find. Keep us updated please!!

 

[woodstock]

Jenny --- 8675 309

That is so cool. Let us know what it says. I hope it's Ginger's phone number and address.

 

[UnderMiner]

It could be a ocean current tracker bottle, if so the note inside may give you instructions to claim a financial reward for reporting where you found the bottle.

 

[BullBat]

Open it...could have been John Steinbeck asking for ideas for a novel.

 

[Trezurehunter]

I would be opening it up. People put messages in bottles and dropped them in the ocean for a reason : to be read.

 

[kingskid1611]

OPEN IT. OPEN IT, OPEN IT, PLEASE!!!!!!

 

[redbeardrelics]

For what it's worth, the bottle looks to be an 1890-1915 era perfume or cosmetics bottle. The numeral "2" on the base is simply a bottle mold identification number. I predict that opening the bottle will be anti-climatic. Best bet is to auction it unopened on ebay.

 

[jeff of pa]

there appears to be the Remains of a 2 Here Also

 

[Dave2000]

If you open it, please have it on video.

 

[neodetectorist]

Open it and post. Interesting find. Maybe it is Gilligan's.

 

[Subterranean]

Sweetrazz, First, congratulations on a rare find! Second, the bottle appears to be vintage, i.e. rimmed spout, cork stopper, thick glass bottom, decorative overall shape. Third, opening it is a news-worthy event, and the press would love to be there and record a "Human interest" story. Fourth, the local historica society in Monterey may be very interested in your project! Best of luck, Sub

 

[WHADIFIND]

there appears to be the Remains of a 2 Here Also

Was that a "crack"?

 

[FreeBirdTim]

The cork is in way too nice condition for it to be really old. When I find corked liquor bottles in 1940's dumps, the corks are trashed and mushy. My guess is that bottle has been in the water for less than 10 years. I could be wrong, though, so open it up!

 

[FreeBirdTim]

My vote is to ban the OP for eternity if she doesn't open it up and tell us what's inside within the next 24 hours! LOL!

 

[clv]

DUDE OPEN IT!!! Some poor soul on a desert Island is depending on you to save their life, Don't let them die because of your inaction's! You must save them! Get out that corkscrew and SAVE THEM!!!

 

[woodstock]

Sometimes corks don't come out easy ... this is just a suggestion to remove the cork with as little damage as possible ... using a standard cork remover puts extream pressure on it ( fine for newer corks ) but not for one this old and this is a old bottle .
First warm the bottle ( neck area ) as hot as possible then try to chill the cork . You might be able to almost freeze it using over the counter
Freeze Zone used for wart removal ... I believe that's a small bottle of liquid nitrogin or something close .. and try to avoid crushing the cork by using a tool, instead try using your own hand power . If you have to pry it out rotate the bottle to push it out a little at a time , try to use a wooden pick and be careful ! If you can get the cork out use a fine tipped tweezers to remove the note , and if the notes wet you might try to unroll it then cause if dryed it my become brittle .. unless it's fiberish and will fall apart .
These are just idea's and haven't been proven . Cold contracts , heat expands ... it just might work ... your choice . IMHO , Woodstock

 

[HenryWaltonJonesJr]

As a beach glass collector I can tell you the wear on that bottle looks correct and well aged, doesn't happen quickly. I'd say its been in the water for at least 50 years.