noisyshark
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hello everyone,
first let me introduce myself - let's just say that i've been a "casual" treasure hunter over the past five years and have acquired quite a bottle collection (amongst other odds and ends) that i've fallen behind researching and identifying. i unfortunately just let hundreds of them go for probably far too cheap but still have a load of them with me that i want to continue researching and am reaching out for some help on a few!
i have a large collection of New Orleans hutch bottles. I found a document online to assist identifying Louisiana hutch bottles by Common, Rare and Scarce (of course i can't find it to link here) - . I found most all on the list, but a few of them appeared to have possible mistakes in the embossing. For example the photos below - it's supposed to be a C on the base and I'm pretty sure the G on one is a mistake. They are both:
CONSUMERS / S & M. WATER / MFC CO LTD / NEW ORLEANS / LA / THIS BOTTLE NOT TO BE SOLD Base should read "C"
Questions - Does anyone know how much New Orleans Hutch bottles could go for, and does scarce, common and rare change the values? How about the mistake bottle?
What is the best outlet to fairly sell these or find honest values? Find an auctioneer?
I also have a few New Orleans pharmacy bottles that I cannot seem to find ANY information for online. I've photographed a few below.
First one: 4.5" CFC Crambarth / Canal Street Central Pharmacy / COR (wonder if that "c" was meant to be an "f") Canal & S. Prieur STS NO
Second: 5" American Drugstore / 1024 / Canal St / NO
I'd love to find the rarity/value of these as well, and of course, the history!
Third: 3" CFC CRAMBARTH / CANAL STREET / CENTRAL PHARMACY / NEW ORLEANS, LA
Sorry such a long thread.
Another one I've had no luck finding information on is a "Dr. Riche Battley." I've found some information about him in old text/records, but not the bottle.
All of these were bottles found in New Orleans. My main concern is to let them go before appreciating what the value may be or understanding the history, and I'm not sure who to trust when it comes to finding the values (as most people who know are buyers!).
Thanks to any and all who help and happy digging!
first let me introduce myself - let's just say that i've been a "casual" treasure hunter over the past five years and have acquired quite a bottle collection (amongst other odds and ends) that i've fallen behind researching and identifying. i unfortunately just let hundreds of them go for probably far too cheap but still have a load of them with me that i want to continue researching and am reaching out for some help on a few!
i have a large collection of New Orleans hutch bottles. I found a document online to assist identifying Louisiana hutch bottles by Common, Rare and Scarce (of course i can't find it to link here) - . I found most all on the list, but a few of them appeared to have possible mistakes in the embossing. For example the photos below - it's supposed to be a C on the base and I'm pretty sure the G on one is a mistake. They are both:
CONSUMERS / S & M. WATER / MFC CO LTD / NEW ORLEANS / LA / THIS BOTTLE NOT TO BE SOLD Base should read "C"
Questions - Does anyone know how much New Orleans Hutch bottles could go for, and does scarce, common and rare change the values? How about the mistake bottle?
What is the best outlet to fairly sell these or find honest values? Find an auctioneer?
I also have a few New Orleans pharmacy bottles that I cannot seem to find ANY information for online. I've photographed a few below.
First one: 4.5" CFC Crambarth / Canal Street Central Pharmacy / COR (wonder if that "c" was meant to be an "f") Canal & S. Prieur STS NO
Second: 5" American Drugstore / 1024 / Canal St / NO
I'd love to find the rarity/value of these as well, and of course, the history!
Third: 3" CFC CRAMBARTH / CANAL STREET / CENTRAL PHARMACY / NEW ORLEANS, LA
Sorry such a long thread.
Another one I've had no luck finding information on is a "Dr. Riche Battley." I've found some information about him in old text/records, but not the bottle.
All of these were bottles found in New Orleans. My main concern is to let them go before appreciating what the value may be or understanding the history, and I'm not sure who to trust when it comes to finding the values (as most people who know are buyers!).
Thanks to any and all who help and happy digging!
