r/BottleDigging • u/Individual-Hat1991 • 18d ago
Age/date request How old and rare is this bottle?
Dug from privy in Newburgh.
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u/DioptaseMusic USA 18d ago
I’m gonna disagree with that price estimate, the only other example I could dig up was an earlier pontiled version in aqua that went for $1600 at Hecklers. Yours is indeed circa 1860’s but that color is extremely desirable for earlier applied top medicines, and with how rare that bottle is I wouldn’t be surprised if it broke the $1k mark at auction so long as it’s free from serious damage. Incredible find
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u/jasper181 USA 17d ago
Hell any bottle worth more than $100 you are doing good, obviously there are bottles that go for much more but most are much less.
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u/OwnButterscotch9277 17d ago
Actually, about the 350 Mark is where this Bottle lies as far as price.. it is 1860s era and you can tell by the mold sea or key mold base and applied lip.
The condition isn’t mint, so it does detract from a high collecting point. The earlier pontiled variation changes price.. still a very desirable Bottle . If you ever want to sell, let me know enjoy.🤙🏻
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u/Individual-Hat1991 17d ago
I couldn’t find a flat base example online, only open pontil examples so in my mind mine is extra super rare. Starting bid - 6,000 😊
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u/OwnButterscotch9277 17d ago
Well definitely a grave Bottle for you then!! and there’s nothing wrong with that
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u/Individual-Hat1991 17d ago
Okay fine 5,999 😊
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u/OwnButterscotch9277 17d ago
😅well that changes everything!
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u/Individual-Hat1991 17d ago
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u/Think-Economics-400 USA 18d ago
1845 -1860s this variant is highly desirable value around 150-300 depending on buyer