The Age of the Bottle
While not all old bottles are valuable, an older bottle is more likely to be worth more than a newer one.
Seams and pontil marks
are two of the ways you can determine a bottle's age. The pontil mark is the mark at the bottom of the bottle where it was attached to the glass blower's pontil rod.
How do I know if my old bottles are worth anything?
The Age of the Bottle
While not all old bottles are valuable, an older bottle is more likely to be worth more than a newer one.
Seams and pontil marks
are two of the ways you can determine a bottle's age. The pontil mark is the mark at the bottom of the bottle where it was attached to the glass blower's pontil rod.
What old bottles are worth the most?
1.
National Bridge White Beer Brewery Bottles
– $2,700. The literal top of the heap belongs to these bottles which were described as being “extremely rare bottles” by Morphy Auctions.
What kind of old glass bottles are worth money?
Colored glass
is typically more valuable than clear glass; in fact, a colored glass bottle can easily be worth $1,000 or more than the same bottle featuring clear glass.
Are old drink bottles worth anything?
According to Country Living, many vintage soda bottles (from the early 1900s through the 1970s) are pretty easy to come across and can sell for
$10 to $30
, depending on whether they were part of a limited release. … These bottles with script letter logos range from $2,500 to $4,000.
What are the most valuable bottles?
- Stag's Leap Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon 6L – US$280 (£164) …
- Michelob Test Foil Beer Can – US$325 (£190) …
- Möet et Chandon Champagne 9L – US$400 (£235) …
- Patron Silver Tequila 15L – US$425 (£250) …
- Courvoisier Cognac 1 Gallon – US$500 (£293) …
- Johnnie Walker Red Scotch 4.5L – US$550 (£322)
What can you do with old bottles?
- Turn a few bottles into some amazing vases for your flowers. …
- DIY a spectacular bottle lamp. …
- Use an old glass bottle to store all-purpose cleaner. …
- DIY an etched wine bottle dish soap dispenser. …
- Put together your own DIY bottle art. …
- Make your own customized etched glass.
How do you date old 7up bottles?
Look at the base, or bottom, of the bottle to find the date.
Look at the neck or label
. If the plant has not printed the date on the base, it can be found on the neck or label of the bottle.
How do you date old bottles?
There are three keys to help with dating most bottles:
Side seams
: None: bottle may be free blown, in which case it has a very uneven shape and dates before 1860. Or the bottle may have a nice even shape, but was spun in the mold to smooth out the seams; a practice common around 1900-1920.
How do you clean old dirty bottles?
- Do your research. Don't you craft with a national treasure! …
- Soak the bottles. Pour a quite generous glug of vinegar into the bottom of a large pot, then fill it with water. …
- Scrub the insides of the bottles. …
- GENTLY scrub the outside of the bottle.
How can you tell if a glass bottle is antique?
Check the bottom of the bottle for what
is known as a pontil mark. This will be a ring or area of rough glass from where a supporting rod held the bottle during glass blowing and definitively dates the glass as being vintage.
Is blue glass worth anything?
Moderately priced vintage selections in cobalt blue vary widely in variety and price. You can still find a single Chevron milk pitcher or violin-shaped bottle in this color for well
under 30 dollars
. Authentic Shirley Temple pieces from the Depression-era can still be found for under 50 dollars apiece.
What is the most expensive antique?
Pinner Qing Dynasty Vase – Sold
for $72.95 million
By far the most expensive antique ever sold, the Pinner Qing Dynasty vase is a beautiful, intricate piece of pottery with bright colours, fish decoration and the Chinese imperial seal.
What is the most valuable Coke bottle?
- Chinese Coca-Cola Bottle.
- 1900s Coke Bottle.
- Seoul Olympic Games Commemorative Bottle.
- Thailand Coca-Cola ACL Bottle.
- Hutchinson Bottles.
- Dallas Cowboys Coke Bottle.
- Unopened Coca-Cola Bottle.
- Coca-Cola Root Glass Co. Modified Prototype Bottle.
How do I sell my old soda bottles?
Determine if there is a demand for the type of antique bottles you want to sell. Visit antique shops that feature bottles and talk to the dealers. Go to flea markets, garage sales and auctions and talk with people buying and selling bottles like yours. Check out
Internet sites such eBay and Craigslist
.
