December 3, 2008
Coca-Cola bottles are perhaps the most distinctively shaped containers in history, but the earliest Coke bottles (1899-1916) weren’t standardized and are therefore perhaps the most collectible (it was up to individual bottlers to decide on shape and color). In 1915, however, after an extensive design contest, the company invented and patented its distinctive ‘contour’ shaped bottle, which endured for most of the century.
My mother brought home a bunch of openers back in 1977, and that got me started collecting. I thought it woul… [more]
My maternal grandfather and uncle got into bottles in about 1965 or ‘66 when I was in high school, and we s… [more]
One of the most common fruit jars ever produced is the lowly Ball jar. Historical figures show that from betw… [more]
“The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors is a non-profit organization for collectors of historical bot… [more]
Bill Lindsey's fantastic bottle identification and information site. Loaded with detailed descriptions and diagrams… [more]
This site, a group effort, is a great reference for Coca-Cola collectors. Start with the timeline and product lists… [more]
Ralph and Carol Falvo's excellent collection of automobiles, petroliana, jukeboxes, soda, and general store items. … [more]
Ed and Mark Runyon's wonderful guide to the antique bottles of Cape May County, New Jersey is a great site for anyo… [more]
There's a ton of information here, but as with bottles, you have to dig to find the best stuff. Start with the famo… [more]
The ultimate guide to vintage soda vending machines, from Coca-Cola to Pepsi to Royal Crown to Dr. Pepper. Start at… [more]
This great site, from British diggers Darren Gray and Jeremy Kemp, is rich in information about hunting for antique… [more]
Assembled by Gunther Rademacher with the help of several other contributors, this collection of over half a million… [more]
Norbert Lamping's collection of 600+ ceramic bottle stoppers, Hutter stoppers, swingtops, swivel stoppers, and ligh… [more]
Lather up with Creighton Friceks complete chronology of collectible Old Spice shaving products. Start with the bott… [more]
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