Posted 8 years ago
fortapache
(3290 items)
Looks like the description is wrapped up in the title for this one. It was made by the J. L. Prescott Co. The company started business in 1910 and was out of business in 1930. Probably for use with wood burning stoves which were probably out of favor in 1930. Which along with the depression put the company out of business.
This one is about half full even though there is a slight leak from the cap. I am thinking perhaps I should dump it out for safety reasons although I don't like doing that with vintage items.
I use rubber cement to seal leaky bottles. It's visible, but after a few coats around the leak, it stops.
Also, a LIGHT, THIN coat on the back of the paper-label with its label falling off (shelf two) will help to restick it without worry of the paper deteriorating/ripping. Most of my paper labels have had this treatment. Done right, the front of the paper does not look damp.
Example after light brushing (with needle or Q-tip of Elmer's acid-free rubber cement) :
http://cf.collectorsweekly.com/stories/VCPiFPlFWaTo3EXvyMVYuQ.jpg
Thank you very much Thomas. Plus you can get century old pieces for under $10.
Thank you very much SpiritBear. I had a feeling you know.
Rubber cement is now on my shopping list.
Thank you
SEAN68
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Thank you SEAN68.
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