Road Dog
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Very Nice ! One heck of a kick -up too!
It IS a remarkable kick-up, isn't it!Road Dog said:Very Nice ! One heck of a kick -up too!
Who does not admire these durable utility bottles! Your bottle looks to fall into that 1830-1860 range -- not unlike the two 3-mold bottles I posted earlier in this thread (I didn't label them, but you can see the mold-marks). Your bottle appears to have the satin patina of a river bottle -- are you a river diver, 'Road Dog'?Road Dog said:Dude you are happinin in Black Glass! Here is a 3 piece Mold I have. Excuse my kitchen light pics.
I can't say I remember seeing a Truffle Bottle. WOW!
I understand about the patina; I have a few on my shelf that have the same satin finish.Road Dog said:Not a diver , but I have waded in some sounds and river for stuff. LOL. The Hopkins..........What can ya say? I know some Baltimore collectors that would love that one not to mention myself. I have a old Houck's bottle from Baltimore.
I once entertained tumbling that bottle, but I think the patina adds to the character.
Here's an uncommon Ricketts patent (or a knock-off) bottle. The bottle looks fairly routine, unremarkable even, UNTIL you turn it downside-up. In the underside, you can see the 18th century heritage of glass-blowing in the early 19th century.Road Dog said:Great Bottle! Almost bought one with the Ricketts embossed around the base a month ago. I'll get one sooner or later.
Yes, I am mighty proud of that Dr. Townsend's bottle. Acid bath? It's been so long ago that I don't remember. Probably used vinegar (acetic acid) -- is there a better way to clean it up?Road Dog said:Yeah ,the Schnapps. WOW!, what a find. Did you give it a acid bath?
Harry Pristis said:[size=14pt]Yes, I am mighty proud of that Dr. Townsend's bottle. Acid bath? It's been so long ago that I don't remember. Probably used vinegar (acetic acid) -- is there a better way to clean it up?Road Dog said:Yeah ,the Schnapps. WOW!, what a find. Did you give it a acid bath?
BuckleBoy said:Harry Pristis said:Yes, I am mighty proud of that Dr. Townsend's bottle. Acid bath? It's been so long ago that I don't remember. Probably used vinegar (acetic acid) -- is there a better way to clean it up?Road Dog said:Yeah ,the Schnapps. WOW!, what a find. Did you give it a acid bath?
In the absence of a bottle tumbler, will vinegar do a comparable job in removing the "haze" from old bottle digs?