Cool old bottle

[metaldetecta]

Found this while metal detecting on an abandoned railroad track that was torn up in the 1940s. I believe somebody tossed this off a train into the weedy area where we found it. I was told that it was from the 1860s, but I don't know if that is 100% true. I was wondering if anyone knows anything about this kind of bottle? It does not have any writing on it, but it was a nice addition to my collection.

 

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[vpnavy]

Haven't a clue about it origin but is looks like a nice find metaldetecta.

 

[metaldetecta]

Haven't a clue about it origin but is looks like a nice find metaldetecta.

Thank you and good luck!

 

[Oradden]

Could you try and take a clear picture of the top, then the whole thing, and the bottom? But from the top it looks like an applied taper, which would most likely be 1840's to 1870's.

 

[relicmeister]

It's a keeper for sure!

 

[metaldetecta]

Could you try and take a clear picture of the top, then the whole thing, and the bottom? But from the top it looks like an applied taper, which would most likely be 1840's to 1870's.

I will post some more, thanks for the info

 

[metaldetecta]

It's a keeper for sure!

Yep it is the coolest bottle I have ever found.

 

[metaldetecta]

I heard this could be an old whiskey bottle is that possible?

 

[surf]

Hello metaldetecta,

Welcome to the TNet basement, and thanks for showing us your bottle. I'd think it's post 1865 to the late 1870's, as I believe I'm seeing a key mold base seam. Either that or a post mold, IMO.

Bottle Bases Page​

Was this a surface find? I believe I'd be inclined to return to that spot with shovel & scratchers for a more serious exploration...

 

[metaldetecta]

Hello metaldetecta,

Welcome to the TNet basement, and thanks for showing us your bottle. I'd think it's post 1865 to the late 1870's, as I believe I'm seeing a key mold base seam. Either that or a post mold, IMO.

Bottle Bases Page

Was this a surface find? I believe I'd be inclined to return to that spot with shovel & scratchers for a more serious exploration...

I found this on the surface covered in weeds.
Thank you very much and god bless you.