(Tens of thousands of different glass soda bottles have been made in the US just within the last 150 years, and no one has seen them all!). Hi Norman, tablets, paint jars, castor oil flasks and rounds, citrate of magnesia, and ~David. Meredith, exactly which O-I symbol are you referring to? David, Hi Cari, H, Heather, the #4601-CB is not a patent number. from its formation in 1929 (a combination of many glass companies including the But I invite any input from others as well. On very small bottles, the mark may be rather indistinct and the I may be virtually invisible, or just a tiny dot. Original Price USD 7.00 first page of the liquor section notes the following: With the return of legal "Spiritus Frumenti," many of the well known old Im assuming it is Owens-Ill. Glass Co. marks on bottom are a circle, 33, then a diamond looking spaceship and a6center it says-Sunsweet, under that,Pat.appld. Your piece sounds like a generic or all-purpose type of liquid pharmaceutical bottle, probably dating from sometime in the 1930s-1950s period. Thatcher Glass MTC mark on emerald green beach glass shard from a juice bottle. I found your site while trying to Id a bottle I found in Micronesia believe it or not. File #24: End of the "Tumbler Division" section (19 catalog pages) (Although, I think the most prolific maker of those types of vials is Wheaton, using their W in a circle or T. Any idea what the date of manufacture could be? I understand the 2 means Huntington, WV, the 3 is a mold number, but is the 5 for 1955 or 1945? Hope this helps!! David. Bill Lindsey This is mentioned (briefly) within this really comprehensive article written by Bill Lockhart, here: https://sha.org/bottle/pdffiles/OwensIll_BLockhart.pdf That article includes a lot of detailed background info, much more than I have on my site. Fox Terrier shotglass made by Hazel Atlas. Hi, I have an old ribbed bottle that has the Owens Illinois mark on the bottom. https://sha.org/bottle/pdffiles/LiquorBottlePermits.pdf Thanks! ~David. I found a brown amber, half-gallon jug. You will notice they appear to be the same shape, even though the glass color may be clear or green, and some are different brands. Thanks for writing, and I hope this helps! I honestly dont know for sure. Fenton in an oval ((Fenton Art Glass Company). catalog pages) - Additional introductory information including a mold number index and Draft. The term mold number can be confusing and can mean slightly different things depending on the context. The bottom of the Jar has the (left to right) number 7 circle with an I inside then the numbers 75. next line is just the number 2. David, David: Very nice site full of use full information. O V entwined on base of cobalt blue Acqua della Madonna water bottle from Italy. It has the Duraglas logo as well. I dont know what type of bottle you have, but you could email me a pic of the bottle to my address which is listed on the lower right-hand corner of this webpage. Free returns . Incidentally, because the date code is 7 I suspect your bottle might date from 1937. Because of this utility I have reproduced the entire trends. (Rush Hoenig is a now retired, long time engineer Hope this helps, Hello! Hi John, Any ideas would be very much appreciated. 1926 "B" catalog being the update to the 1920 "A" version which was an update of Beginning of the "Food Container Division" wares including and introductory I found a ONE PINT oval shaped amber glass bottle washed up on the shore of an island off of Florida recently. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, February 29, 1860, Image 3, brought to you by Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA, and the National Digital Newspaper Program. The Design patent number 90023 was issued in 1933, but I cannot say with absolute certainty when your bottle was made. I assume that is the case with your bottle. There might be a little something inside the diamond. all OI plants is not known, but financial reports in the early '30s always Near the opposite edge of the bottle is a larger G 11. Can you tell me how old the bottle is? Best regards, Jennifer, I dont know what type of bottle you have, but I think it was made at Owens-Illinoiss Chicago Heights, IL glass plant in 1991. commented on limited liquor and beer production, but not prominently." (NOTE: The liquor section of this file was scanned It has a 3 on the left of the diamond over the oval emblem. provided some glassware related information that points to a 1934 to 1935 date Since then the plant has been torn down, the South Ave ext which dead ended at the plant was opened all the way through, and a park now exists where the factory once stood. It has an art deco design. The middle of the diamond is messy, similar to the the green bottle photo above. Found a Green base of a bottle with G- 94 (what does this stand for?) introductory section followed by water bottles, a variety of sodas and ginger (Insulators bearing mold errors are a popular collecting sub-category among insulator collectors). ACL labeling. Best regards, David. These jugs are quite common, but I have yet to see this particular style anywhere. The iridescent coating is a result of being buried for many years over the years the moisture in the soil very slowly disintegrates a microscopically thin surface layer of glass (gradually leaching out some of the soda), creating the look which is sometimes called sick glass. See this page on Google Patents: https://patents.google.com/patent/USD92116 $24.95. It has a 14 to the left, 3 to the right and 8 under the logo. The 91 is a date code. OVG monogram on the base of a Daisy & Button shoe toothpick holder in amber glass. 011 Could you tell me a little about it and what the bottle may have been used for? I have what I believe is a 1939 fluted owens-illinois bottle, but I cant seem to figure out what it was used for, I was wondering if there was a chance you or anyone else could take a look at it and find out what it was. There may or may not be a number (mold identifying number) situated directly underneath the logo. And, assuming that the company (rectifier) that was assigned the number R125 distributed/produced/sold a number of different brands or types of liquor, I presume they would (or could) have used the same style of bottle for several different products, and, as per their routine, they merely applied different labels onto those bottles to reflect the contents. http://www.sha.org/bottle/pdffiles/LiquorBottlePermits.pdf Or it might have been used for edible products such as Cola syrup, vinegar or apple cider. The bottom of the jug is not smooth, has a very textured finish. My fathers name Samuel Staunton In terms of revenue,. Best regards, David. Any help is appreciated. Quick and find a 2010 vintage 7up seven up to drink beer bottles and. I know 56 is the permit code, but I cant find out for which factory! Beginning and end of the "Package Division" section covering One piece of information supporting 1933 (or later) is the presence of 6oz) clear bottle made by Owens-Illinois Glass Co. I found what appears to be a Snowdrift (name on jar) shortening jar with marking on the bottom that look like the diamond and circle with what could be a I in the middle. We simply cant be 100% sure of many bottles with a one-digit date code, such as the code on your bottle (assuming there are no other markings that could potentially give evidence or info that might help pin down a year date). I am not convinced that periods always have something to do with dates. Hi Marie, For more information on the brand name Duraglas, you might want to check out my page here: ", This implies that O-I was selling Libbey On some bottles this mark is very tiny or indistinct, often looking like a small 0 (a zero, or the letter O) with the I in the center hard to discern. Note that this is just my opinion.I dont have proof of that. Thanks in advance! I dont think there are any records in existence that would shed light on how many of them were made. The ONLY number is a 2 to the left of the O/Diamond. Des Pat 92901 Screw top with metal cap. The numbers are located in the middle of the bottom with the symbol located to the side and the numbers read 0126 and below those it reads 56-51 and the on the posited side of the oval away from the owens symbol it has the number 18 or maybe an I 8 if you could help me out that would be great and it also does have the federal law forbids sale or re-use of this bottle. Additionally, the jar lacks shoulders and is a screw-top. David, I would like to find out a price for this bottle I found in this abandoned water drain in my yard. The 6 on the left is a plant code number that stands for the Charleston, West Virginia glass plant. No one seems to know exactly why, but my take is that it simply wasnt worth the time, effort and expense to retool (erase) markings engraved into the mold. I just know its gotta be a medicine bottle but could you tell me the year or date or at all what it might have once been. FAQ #21. David. (87 years ago tomorrow!) How is it 1978 when they stopped using that type of mark in the 60s? With the date code being 5, that would indicate either 1935, 1945 or 1955. Im wondering if this means its from Owens-Illinois Atlanta, Georgia in 1955-65? About the Federal Law Forbids phrase.it is apparent that some bottles continued to have been made with the marking even into the early 1970s. Thanks The 7 below the logo is a mold number. I found a 1 gallon bottle that has 14 and I in and O then 0 and a 4 under the I/O symbol. The bottom of the bottle has a mold circle and has the Owens Illinois mark flanked on the right by a 2, on the left by what may or may not be a 1 and beneath the mark there is a 14. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. I dont know what the W means but perhaps someone else has figured that out on another website. and certainly by 1934 when Donald Duck was introduced to the public in June of Does this mean that it is from the early 40s, or is it from the 80s. Marked Grand Island Neb. (30% off), Sale Price USD 7.20 Hi Mary! various finish and closure types available (nicely illustrated). Below all this are the large letters K.B.W. Your explanation of the markings on the bottom do not seem to relate to the jar I have. Also, since the logo was usually hand-engraved into the inside of bottle molds, there are many very slightly different looks of the logo. Etsy Search for items or shops Close search Skip to Content Sign in 0 Cart Holiday Sales Event Jewelry & Accessories Keep in mind that anyone can view public collectionsthey may also appear in recommendations and other places. I have a blue Shell oil bottle. Can you see any faint residue of a name such as 7-up? I have several Duraglas green bottles 7 oz. It is likely some LYRICbottles post-date 1929 since it would have taken some time for all bottle molds then in use to be re-engraved with the new mark used by Owens-Illinois. Thanks for your posts! Now, in your particular case, the 9 to the left of the Owens-Illinois logo indicates the bottle was made at their Streator, Illinois plant, and the 9 on the right is a date code, which would stand for either 1939 or 1949. Best regards, Oftentimes large quantities of soda bottles from more than one bottling company was returned, and stored/transported upside-down in crates so the letters could be easily seen, thus the bottles sorted/separated quickly. Federal. I have a Duraglas 4/5 Quart bottle with 6 on left, I inside O logo, 6 on the right and a 27 centered underneath the I/O logo. Bottle found today deep in the ground of my 1905 home. 359-G (Each group as a separate line). Original Price USD 19.20 Maybe 1955? Neither Owens-Illinois Glass Company trademark/logo Diamond Oval- I entwined. I think the 4 may stand for a year ending with 4 (1944 or 1954) but cant say for sure without seeing the style of bottle you have and the exact code embossing arrangement. In general, (and this is my own understanding.I invite clarification or corrections from readers!! ~David. Or maybe its not supposed to be anything at all? Hi Hannah, pages) - Contains a lot of illustrations and information on a myriad of metal Best regards, along with newly designed containers more in keeping with modern packaging This is on the base of a small green glass jar, perhaps for an ointment. Since the DURAGLAS brand was introduced in 1940 by Owens-Illinois Glass Company, we know it must date sometime after that year. Sorry about that, Thanks for your response, I appreciate it! I have found something that looks like a rare bottle that Edwin W Fluerst patented with 87834. David. I have a clear glass bottle. So it is totally impossible for the 6 date code to stand for 1906. We found the bottom of an Owens medicine bottle on the beach in FL- it has measurement lines up whats left of the side. I cleaned it off and was able to make out the diamond with an I and O in the middle. I cant say for sure which year is correct. Federal law forbids sale or re use of this bottle.. Earned the Photogenic Brew (Level 51) badge! It also carries the DURAGLAS marking which indicates production after 1940. final top-of-the-page Google paid ads.). Check out this google Image search: McKesson & Robbins bottles/jars of the IGCo. https://trademarks.justia.com/785/97/o-78597477.html. (Photograph courtesy of Penny Garcia). I explain this in the text, but it is easily missed by readers. David. VM (MV) logo on CD 642 Gingerbread Man style insulator made by Verreries de Masnieres. This is an in-depth overview of the history of this important 20th and still -Mark O., North Carolina, Hi Mark, The 12 is a mold number. At the top it says 1951. The bottle label for Owen Illinois is side ways on the base as well. SHELL-PENN GLASS 1 QT MOTOR OIL BOTTLE, its 14 1/2 tall. Here are my DURAGLAS bottom markings: 7 ,the oval, 5 and at the bottom 11. You have a jar used for some type of product marketed by McKesson & Robbins. Sorry about that! It has half the Duraglas trademark in the center. Thank you. So would this indicate 60s? USD 7.20, USD 8.00 List of Web Links pointing to some other sites / interests ~ (Most of these sites are not glass-related) including Birds, Trees, Fishing, Antiques, Transferware, Blue Willow Pattern Dishes, Coins, Religion, Marine Traffic, VintageAerial, WheresGeorge, Amsterdam, Ohio River info and more! 2) If a date code does NOT have a period after the number, that still leaves room for error because it could potentially stand for any decade, right? The 56 indicates the liquor bottle was made at their Charleston, West Virginia plant. It looks like it was a twist-top style lid and there is still a rusted metal band around the bottom of where the lid was. advertisement I could find for the Disney tumblers was from 1936. Bottle Grand Island Neb clear glass 7 oz. Logos and Codes. Hi Tifanni, Take care, There is a seven on either side of the diamond and what appears to be a backwards 4 under the logo. I have a clear half gallon presto supreme mason jar. and illustrations and descriptions of various molded decorative elements and embossing available for milks. ~David. I just purchased an apothecary bottle from an antique store with a lot of wonderful markings, and decided to start with the makers mark first because I thought it would be easiest. and may have had a plug in it of some type. Boyd glass chick salt covered dish in lilac glass. I just dug my first bottle and would love to know more about it. The 56 is a liquor bottle permit number assigned to Owens-Illinois Glass Company, indicating their factory at Charleston, West Virginia. This was not uncommon as indicated by the "1920" and "1926" Aquamarine wide mouth external thread bottle with three indented panels on each side. similar products of other glass companies that emulated Hello, second picture of green glass ointment jar attached. The Gmail software has evidently been flagging some legitimate emails as "Spam" in recent months. I dont believe that the presence or absence of a period after a date code can give absolute evidence on which decade is meant. Just as a very general date range, I would say they are definitely more commonly seen on glass made before about 1920. I found an old clear glass cork top 0.5 oz glass bottle with the oz marking on it along with what appears to be a teardrop impression near the bottom of the bottle. The trademark is DURAGLAS which was introduced in 1940. Hope this helps, I found the bottom of a jar washed up on the shore of lake Michigan. Photos included. voluntary movement has started among employees which has led to the formation of Hi Kimberly, Many of these types of soda bottles from the 1980s and 90s have rather faint embossing arranged along the lower heel of the bottle. File #10: End of the "Pharmaceutical and Proprietary Division" From your info, I can only say that the bottle was made at their Alton, Illinois location (plant #7), the 4 is a mold number, and the date code is the 3. Columbus Ohio Found Bottom jar As Presented.. The left no. In your case, I would guess the value from a strictly monetary standpoint is very low, perhaps less than a dollar. Original Price USD 7.20 I suppose it is very possible that the 3 could be a date code for 1933 but I cant verify that with absolute certainty. From all evidence it appears that each liquor bottle permit number is always assigned to just one specific manufacturing location (glass plant). Thanks! The bottles were used for many purposes including liquid chemicals such as chlorine, rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, ammonia, fertilizers, cleaning agents, as well as medicines and other products. It takes one a bit to figure out the page numbers in the catalog since they are I found an amber jar with the I in an O (no diamond) from plant 14, but the date code is just a 0 (no period). See David, Amelia, although there are some occasional exceptions, the date codes on Owens-Illinois bottles are usually placed to the right of the logo. Hi Eric, There does not appear to be a period next to the three. Original Price USD 6.00 Bulgaria | English (US) | $ (USD), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy, remember your login, general, and regional preferences, personalize content, search, recommendations, and offers. If (REPEAT: IF) that is true, that would mean Atlanta, Georgia as the factory where the jar was made. Please check out this page on Artificially purpled glass. After Illinois Glass Company merged with Owens Bottle Company to form the Owens-Illinois Glass Company, they continued to make many more Presto jars for years afterward. (Remove underscore within first part of address). On many liquor bottles made by Owens-Illinois, the number on the left is a Liquor Bottle Permit Number, not a plant location code. Although 56 is not listed in the permit code document you have shared, I read in several of your responses that it was OIs permit number for their Charleston, WV facility. with Heres How on them. or was used for. That actually looks like a weird combination of a soda bottle and a ketchup or pepper sauce bottle! David. Thanks for including the links to photos of the bottle! *Russ Hoenig (pers. NOTE: To reiterate, this arrangement generally applies to Non-Liquor bottles. This information is from a publication indexed online, at this link: https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.$c127996&view=1up&seq=11&q1=LIST%20OF%20GLASS%20MANUFACTURERS%20TO%20WHOM%20PERMITS%20TO%20MANUFACTURE%20LIQUOR%20BOTTLES. And no, the number has nothing to do with any date, in case you were wondering. It was an 8 with a period after it. Hi Samanda, The bottom has a balancing scale and of course the usual marking. As near as I can determine, Owens-Illinois purchased Libbey Glass in 1935. Dating old liquor bottles Loop Clothing The 55 is a liquor bottle permit number that was assigned to their Huntington, West Virginia plant. Best regards, David. array of liquor bottles offered in a section called "Liquor Ware Division" - This section Typically, the number on the LEFT of the diamond logo is the plant location code number, the number on the RIGHT is a year date code, and the number below the logo (if present) indicates the mold number (mold identifying number, mold cavity number or serial number). The coke bottles should last you found in collectible soda bottles. Thank you for your interest, understanding and support! To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. NOTE: any bottle which is also marked with the brand name/ trademark DURAGLAS dates from 1940 or after, never before that year. The 5676 is a number assigned to that bottle style, but I have no info on that. The numbers are mold numbers and/or date codes, but Im not 100% sure about their exact meaning. The number 20 was first assigned to Owens-Illinois Brackenridge, PA plant (which closed around 1940), but later assigned to their Oakland, CA plant after c. 1936, and is still in use. Of course it can still be used for practical purposes and if in decent condition (no cracks or chips) will always retain some utility value, regardless of collectability value. The M-89 A may be pertaining to the bottle design/style. Talk neck, very rounded and has a pinkish, purplish tint to the glass and fancy letters that look like WW on its side and N 3 on the bottom. It also has a W which, if I understand correctly is a liquor code, but after 1934 there were requirements for other codes, which my bottle does not have. It has a 7 to the left for Alton, IL. Duraglas was introduced in 1940, so we know your bottle was made after that year. The 29 is a mold number. Since the Duraglas brand name was introduced in 1940 we know it cant be from before that year. David, David, I found a coca cola bottle with the O I logo on the bottom with an F above it and no numbering around it. Good luck on your search for info. Of course this doesn't necessarily date the catalog to 1936 but it does lead ~David, Is this what your bottle looks like?
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