Hi Mary! The earlier types have a lip made for a cork closure, and later ones have a screw threaded top. The other bottle is dark green in color. Learn more. I am assuming this is 1942? introduced in 1934. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Earned the Brewery Pioneer (Level 33) badge! It is a large clear glass jar which I believe is a coffee jar. The 7 on the left is a plant code for Alton, Illinois where a lot of their large water bottles were made. However, on some very small bottles it is possible the mold engraver used one digit for the date code simply because of limited space on the mold. GB-7 It was most likely a catalog or inventory number assigned to that bottle style by the factory. I think its made by Owens-Illinois Glass Company and has the numbers 7, 3 and 360 on it. This bottle base has 1949 date code to right. several times and not found any printed date within. Adam, from your description it would be either a water bottle (carboys and demijohns are terms used in older glass factory literature for very large bottles) or a pickle jar, depending on the width/type of closure. Hi Rachel, Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. Base of emerald green glass 7-UP soda bottle. Hi Judy, I would send photo but doesnt look as if can send one to add to comments Ill be happy to email photo if would help.. Hi Lee, I live in south eastern Pa and came across this Owens Illinois bottle. "Owens-Illinois became the sales agent for Any idea what the date of manufacture could be? Anyway, one thing led to another and I started It says Chicago, IL with an S on the bottom. 359-G (Each group as a separate line). above, are standard colors. a large heart on one side, and a smaller one on the other side with what appear to be leafy vines in between. Thats what I gather from the numbering in the skirt: 5819, Sean, Im not sure what the F means. Probably 1947. were any made in the 1940s that does not carry a period? Hope this helps, I found a small 1oz. Hope this helps! 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. And no, the number has nothing to do with any date, in case you were wondering. However, there is an extensive array of liquor bottles offered in a section called "Liquor Ware Division" - catalog available for inclusion on this website! It has the number 7 to the left of the symbol, 6 to the right, and a 3 below it. David. By the 1980s, their mark had long since been changed to just an I inside an O. Owens-Illinois Glass Co. Search the SHA/BLM Historic Glass Bottle Identification & Information ~David. Hi Duncan, perfume types, pantry jar sets, more salt & pepper shakers, and others. about milk bottles. It appears to be a packer jar (clear glass), possibly for preserves. prior version printed about 1915. under the logo there is the number 14 and under that is the PAT. Andrew, comm. Hilex was a competitor to the much more popular and well-known CLOROX brand of chlorine bleach. specialty bottles including salt & pepper shakers, show globes (for druggists), the bottom of the bottle is stamped as follows from top to bottom and reading left to right. Deep scratch or cut near the base of the bottle that my fingernail definitely catches on. Since you found it yourself and it can be considered as a part of the local history of your own home, I would find it of interest and I would definitely keep it, sort of as a souvenir or conversation piece. and Molded Caps for Glass Containers.". I think a high percentage of the flasks were saved because of their subject matter, usefulness, beauty and well-done graphics, so lots of householders saved them to reuse as water bottles or just curios. and certainly by 1934 when Donald Duck was introduced to the public in June of http://www.sha.org/bottle/pdffiles/LiquorBottlePermits.pdf Hi David, Mind if I butt in? merged with the Owens Bottle Co. in 1929 to form the Owens-Illinois Glass Co. For a complete history of the Illinois Glass Company consult the following reference; . Meredith, exactly which O-I symbol are you referring to? Thank you for creating it! The label is gone and there is no other markings, Tiffany, She thinks it was a whiskey bottle..and it has patriot on the bottle with a few other cool markings like a boat and 4 stars and has one pint under the patriot.. also I believe on the back of the bottle it has at the top. It appears the date and plant codes are reversed. Can you give me any information so I may find the value of this bottle. Its fun trying to identify my finds. The 9 on the left does indicate your bottle was manufactured at Owens-Illinois Streator, Illinois factory. Note: Because of time and energy constraints, I can no longer answer all emails personally, but you may contact me directly at: dav__erwhi "at" gmail.com. Logos and Codes. Below it, at center is the Diamond & Oval entwined with I in center. C. W. & CO. marks). Thank you very much! My suspicion is that its from 1962. Sorry I do not know. The top has a 4 opening and it has a wire metal handle with a wood handle over the top of the wire. Sounds like a neat piece! jars, cheese and honey jars, olive and cherry bottles, coffee and candy jars, It also has raised swirl type markings on the bottom, which I see on several jars for sale on eBay. KPP mark on base of amber Budweiser beer bottle, date coded 1972 (Photo courtesy of Shannon Brown). Eventually assembled to what we have." I was going to ask the same questions you did so thanks for doing all the work for me! Although Owens-Illinois did use the plant code #20 for their earlier glass plant at Brackenridge, Pennsylvania, that factory was only in production for a short time in the early 1930s and I doubt if your bottle was produced there. Hi Jennie, It was made in Alton, Ill, and it bears the diamond O-I trademark. That plant, however, was closed and demolished in March of 1931 (Russ Hoenig 2 55 9 /Users/owner/Pictures/Photos Library.photoslibrary/resources/renders/4/4803A160-6980-48CD-B714-FE290B9EA31F_1_201_a.heic So I cant see the value either. I think, however, that the date code 6 on the right of the logo indicates 1936. Bottle Typing/Diagnostic Shapes: 7 FLU.OZ. 1) Duraglas is the trademarked brand name of Owens-Illinois Glass Companys typical container glass, introduced in 1940. It may be misinterpreted as the number 1. Many British bottles are seen with 2, 3, or 4-digit numbers on the bottom which are style numbers. $4.55 shipping. I gathered from the articles youve posted it is an Illinois made container dating possibly 37 or 47. [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. oil containers. (Lucas County Bottle Co. 1940s; Owens-Illinois Glass Co. 1952; 1962). Jose, Hi Jose, So would this have been made in the 1940s at the Bridgeton, NJ plant? Hi Trisha, Your particular bottle was manufactured in 1936 (the 6 to the right of the logo is a date code for 1936). 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. The markings on the base indicate it was made at Owens-Illinoiss glass plant at Streator, Illinois (plant #9). D in a diamond mark on base of cobalt blue Bromo-Seltzer bottle made by Dominion Glass Company (Photo courtesy of Tyler Cazes). The bottle was made at Fairmont, West Virginia (Owens-Illinois plant number 3). Thanks very much, Duncan, for the base pic!! File #13: End of the "Prescription Ware Division" products and "Food Container Division" products (23 catalog pages) - Includes a wide array of The second number, 46, is a date code for 1946, the year the bottle was made. I know the 4 means it was produced in Fairmont, WV. mark on base of amber beer bottle. Russ!) Im confused cause mostly what I have found says most everything after the 50s had double digit date codes. The Duraglas brand name was introduced in 1940 so we can be sure it doesnt date before that year. SHELL-PENN GLASS 1 QT MOTOR OIL BOTTLE, its 14 1/2 tall. the importance of firming up a date for this important catalog: 1. 1735-EP, Can you please decode this for me? Instead there is the diamond and oval with an I inside. If the 9 on the right is followed by a dot or period (9.) 1930-1935 Owens-Illinois Glass Co. While collecting beach glass, I found a green bottom of a bottle that says filled or re-filled 89 with the I O symbol to the right. Stephanie, the 6 is a date code, and since the brand name DURAGLAS was instituted in 1940, we can narrow down the possibilities to 1946 or 1956. LYRIC was Illinois Glass Companys brand name assigned to a particular line of prescription/druggist bottles. Owens-Illinois Inc. currently [2020] operates 20 glass manufacturing facilities within North America. David. Website, E-published October 2018. David. If you wish, please send a clear pic of the bottle and the base mark to my email address which is listed on the bottom right corner of any page on this site. The 5755 is probably a code number for that particular mold or style jug. The markings on the bottom are D9, 56-42, M-899A. He went on to note that near We found this bottle embedded in wet sand on our beach. (30% off), Sale Price USD 16.32 /Users/owner/Pictures/Photos Library.photoslibrary/resources/derivatives/F/F13F0744-72A4-4CAA-BA9E-90DE43898225_1_105_c.jpeg Hi David! Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Here are the marks: All I figured out was that 21 is the Portland, OR plant. We found a George Washington 1932 bicentennial commemorative flask in our basement. Tilman, Label (ACL) glassware Sharon, Hi Sharon, the 14 is a factory location code number for Owens-Illinois Glass Companys Bridgeton, New Jersey glass manufacturing plant, where the bottle was made. Hi David, I have read this with great interest. 1) Stippling (as you know, an overall pattern of tiny dots) on the base of many bottles makes it difficult, and sometimes impossible, to ascertain whether or not there is a specific dot engraved after the single digit. new style closure that was smuch less common prior to Prohibition: external The 15 is a mold number. Or any other information about it? about the catalog's date. Rob did more research and he actually found out the brand of soda bottle.its a Brownie soda bottle, made in 1957 by Owens-Illinois at their Fairmont, West Virginia plant. Liquor Bottle, The I inside the O logo on the left, 55-70 in the center with a 4 on the right raised just a bit above the 55-70. Take care, They were sold to, and heavily used by many apothecaries, druggists, doctors, medical laboratories and other such entities. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide! Additional information from Russ Hoenig (Hoenig pers. products (24 catalog pages) - Includes more druggist/prescription bottle styles, Ends with the Yes, I believe the 5 date code in this instance does stand for 1955. something that would have be highly unlikely to exist prior to 1933 (a note From your description I think you have found an emerald green Sunsweet prune juice bottle / jar. There are no other markings aside from the makers mark, although there is a thin, faint seam on either side of the jar. together over a period of several years beginning in 1930 and ending in 1935. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. Whoever wrote that page has basically copied material from Bill Lockharts articles and Bill Lindseys site. It is shaped like an old lemon juice bottle. Russ Hoenig noted the appropriate. Would you be able to email me a photo of this bottle? (More info, below, in the paragraph on the I inside an O trademark). I would love to know what the just what I picked up. You can find an online list of liquor bottle permit numbers by doing a google search with those four words. David. Diamond with oval logo. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=soda+bottle+%22g-94%22&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=1&LH_TitleDesc=1&_osacat=0&_odkw=bottle+%22g-94%22&LH_TitleDesc=1. Thank you in advance for any info you Dan provide! ~David. for. Captcha failed to load. This corporation is now generally known simply as O-I. Hope this helps! ~David. According to your very helpful site, it is from the Owens-Illinois, Inc. merger and it seems to fit all the requirements as the picture you have of the clear Owens medicine bottle though it is missing a few things. the "Large Ware Division" of the catalog which includes large water and fuel oil where can I find information on Owens-Illinois whiskey bottle marks? Owens-Illinois Glass Company I inside an O trademark, AB (connected) mark on base of light aqua beer bottle with P 11 code. David. Very good condition. Any idea what would have been in this jar? The design was patented July 16, 1935. 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. Owens-Illinois Glass Company trademark/logo Diamond Oval- I entwined. David. Most of them were of the flattened fishbowl shape, although other designs were used for that particular name brand of prune juice over the years. The 18 may be a mold identifying number. I was recently scuba diving in the St Lawrence, and Ive found a clear glass pop bottle showing 3 I-O 57 with a 3 below the I-O mark and Duraglas in script underneath at the bottom of the bottle. Perhaps an inventory or catalog number assigned to that particular bottle design? I havent done a search but it is likely that the patent can be found on the GOOGLE PATENTS website. Hi Tom, the 65 is probably a date code for 1965. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. https://www.sha.org/bottle/pdffiles/IGCo_BLockhart.pdf. /Users/owner/Pictures/Photos Library.photoslibrary/resources/derivatives/D/D8DB1ECE-2A36-4680-8296-526F3C5B04FF_1_105_c.jpeg David, I have a roll-rite rolling pin with a serial no of 3193 on the cap. [email protected], Krystal, the makers mark is I inside an O. These Owens-Illinois decanters and liquor bottles often have code numbers on the bottom that are arranged differently than the more common configuration as seen on most soda bottles. Hello David, great article here full of info. 2018t. However, green is more common for soda, and amber is more common for beer, just in a very general sense. Since 81 was to the right of the new IO mark, we figured it stood for the year 1981, but is the N to the left of the IO the plant code? In conclusion, I cannot give you any information that I can guarantee is absolutely correct. 2018). Google only turns up various whiskey code lists, none of which match. Any ideas about what it was used for and how old it is? Basically, those types of markings mean Design Patent for this item [bottle] was issued by the US Patent & Trademark Office, and the number assigned to the patent is 89237. Hello. I believe that means it is an Owens bottle. 3. I just excavated a coke bottle with an F above the I inside the O logo with a 5 on the left (assuming the Charlotte, MI plant?) From information compiled in Bill Lockharts article (link below) on Owens-Illinois date code markings, it appears that, on containers with this earliest trademark, if a single digit date code (such as a 1 or 4 placed to the right of the logo) is followed by a period, the chances are very good the bottle in question dates from the 1940s, especially the 1940-1947 period. My guess would be PROBABLY 1935, (because single digit date codes were used on most of their 1930s-era bottles) but there seems to be no way to be 100% sure on many O-I bottles. (Photo courtesy Frances Riley, Prince Rupert, BC), W in a diamond used by Westite Glass Company, as it appears on the base of a jade green milkglass vase (photo courtesy of Abby Chovanec). (O-I) end of year report, under David. (10% off), Sale Price USD 2.35 a myriad of perfume shapes. The 6 on the left is a plant code number that stands for the Charleston, West Virginia glass plant. 3-H Or maybe its not supposed to be anything at all? L.G.CO.export-style beer bottle, typical mark as seen on Lindell Glass Company, St. Louis product. Here are some points to help with age, etc: Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! You can send it to the email address shown at the bottom of any page on this site. at the Huntington, W.V. File #12: Continuation of the "Prescription Ware Division" In regards to the makers mark, it is an I inside of an O, with a 7 to the left, a 2 to the right, and a 15 on the bottom. Just like a medicine vial. If your bottle carries the old logo, I think the chances are highest that it stands for 1933, but I cant guarantee that. Each of the 25 separately Small knick on the mouth. is 7 and the right side no. It may be a bottle from Scandinavia (Denmark or Norway?) You are right that the 70 is a date code for 1970. Hi Annie, The design was patented in 1934, as shown by this page on Google Patents. Randy, Im sorry but I dont know anything about these particular bottles. David. The G-94, from all the evidence, just stands for a specific mold shape/style of bottle made by Owens-Illinois Glass Company (regardless of glass color, brand name or markings on the side). I was hoping you could give me some information and history about this jug. However, currently there is a similar water bottle on ebay, and the look of the logo (diamond and oval) is such that I think the original marking was just a diamond and I inside but the oval was added (engraved) in the mold later, after the merger of Illinois Glass Company and Owens Bottle Company in 1929. Whitall Tatum Company logo: W over T inside inverted triangle. DIAMOND & OVAL SUPERIMPOSED WITH AN I INSIDE MARK, Note: For a webpage on this site with an extensive list of glass companies that made, Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Complete list (with links) of all articles on the GLASS BOTTLE MARKS website, Glass Manufacturers Marks on Bottles and other Glassware, Brookfield Glass Company (Bushwick Glass Works), Federal Glass Company, Columbus, Ohio (1900-1979), Fenton Art Glass Company, Williamstown, WV (1905-2011), MASONS PATENT NOV 30TH 1858 Antique Fruit Jars Summary, Numbers seen on the bottoms of glass bottles and jars, Federal Law Forbids Sale or Reuse of this Bottle Marking, The Bewildering Array of Owens-Illinois Glass Co. Near the opposite edge of the bottle is a larger G 11. Can you tell me how old the bottle is? What exactly do I have on my hands? Wendy, in many instances, the patent illustrations or model will not be EXACTLY like the bottle(s) that are actually produced. Thank you. There are exceptions such as some of the spice vials, kitchen canisters, some scarcer soda bottles, chemical/druggists bottle sets, and some of their various bottles in emerald green, or with unusual markings, unusual brand names, of very local distribution etc. also includes information on production tolerances, specifications and a large section on their Original Price USD 6.68 Your website is so helpful as Im finding old bottles around my house. In your case I suspect the 3 is a mold number, not a plant code. Keep in mind that low mold numbers such as 2 or 7 were used on thousands of different styles of containers over the years, so there is no direct relation between a (for instance) 2 seen on an Owens-Illinois-made soda bottle and the 2 on a coffee jar or beer bottle. All of the pages of this O-I The 29 is a mold number. Thank you. I checked and I have not been able to find a single Disney tumbler Here is a webpage from Google Patents which describes the jar: http://www.google.com/patents/USD86712 David The large water bottle was made by Owens-Illinois Glass Company at their Alton, Illinois location. Im hoping you might have information as to the use of such a large container. Hi Earnel, Sometimes the color of the glass may also be turning toward a very faint purple/amethyst color. How can I find out what the bottle was used for? copy by someone in later years estimating when the catalog was completed? Check out this google Image search: McKesson & Robbins bottles/jars I didnt understand how you got the 1928 date. This particular bottle was made at plant number 7 (Alton, Illinois). One of the most commonly found bottles found in old dumpsites would be the standard "fluted sides" ketchup bottles that bear this mark. 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! Owens-Illinois Glass Company - Glass bottles, jars, flasks, containers. The previous article(s) on the Valerie, ?? It also still has a brown sludge inside that I am fairly certain I could get drunk off just from sniffing it! Michael Owens was a glass manufacturer who invented an automatic glass bottle manufacturing machine that revolutionized the industry. Thank You. David. and the mold #3 below. Bottle Catalog. And yes, aqua bottles usually have a little bit more value than clear, but it depends on what bottle is being discussed. On many liquor bottles made by Owens-Illinois, the number on the left is a Liquor Bottle Permit Number, not a plant location code. Can you study your bottle closely and compare with the pictures and information presented on this webpage on the Clorox company site? If you could guide me in the right direction. Have you checked out my page on Illinois Glass Company (I inside a diamond mark)? Its a brown (amber) bottle. Thanks! The jar says Presto supreme mason with manufactured by owens illinois glass company on the back. Any ideas would be very much appreciated. Amateur collector. The bottle is not a beer bottle but a whiskey flask (or other high-alcohol spirits/liquor bottle). Hi, I found a beautiful emerald green bottle, similar to Sunsweet juice container Ive seen elsewhere (but it is not stamped Sunsweet). Within a year or two, most glass insulators produced at Muncie were carrying date codes. "Owens-Illinois became the sales agent for In the great majority of cases, the firm who made a bottle is not the same company that made the product, such as a beverage, that is contained IN the bottle. I found an old looking bottle under my house when I was digging a fire pit. The 6 on the right is probably a date code for 1936 or 1946. The bottom is marked with their "O in a square" logo, shown above. I was wondering if you could help me date an Owens-Illinois glass jar I recently found. Thanks to both Phil, Russ and O-I for making this All of this strongly indicates that some of the catalog was done just after I tried emailing you directly, but the email you gave was invalid. But Jim Beam bottles will ALL have the same code, etc. ~David. In order to give you the best experience, we use cookies and similar technologies for performance, analytics, personalization, advertising, and to help our site function. However, there is no better source for determining potential use and period Your jar indicates manufacture at their Los Angeles, Ca facility (plant code #23); I believe that number was used circa 1948 to 2004. Is there any way I can identify what brand of liquor the bottle was used for? https://ibb.co/djCRNk1 (Bottom of bottle, with a 2 and a 9). Does this mean the bottle is 1936 from Clarksburg, WV? For instance (just a random example), lets say a particular ketchup bottle is being made by machine. I believe the 5 is a date code for 1935. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated. I found your site while trying to Id a bottle I found in Micronesia believe it or not. The link is here: https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-bottle-paper-label-kims-3848940177 Best regards and God bless, The only info I can provide with reasonable certainty is that the jug was made at their Alton, IL plant, and the 6 would stand for either 1936 or 1946 (probably 1936). Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. in many variants, and were distributed in a number of cities. I found a fairly large piece of brown glass with the Duraglas logo (circle inside diamond) the number to the left of the logo is a 6, and there is a 29 under the logo. ~David. 2) A particular number assigned to a specific style or design. David. Owens-Illinois has made thousands of different containers, and on many of them the markings do not always conform exactly to the most typical factory/date/mold code configuration. https://patents.google.com/patent/USD73096S/en?oq=d73096
