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Posted 2 years ago
tommy1002
(113 items)
These came in a box of many bottles and things that I purchased at an auction. I was only after a cardboard coke carrier, but the whole lot was well worth it. They are from the Gruber Bottling works in Philly, Pa. . One says just that and the other is from after his sons joined the business, it says Charles J Gruber and Sons. The info I got online for the company was that it was Gruber until 1907 then the sons were added until around 1914. I was wondering how accurate that might be if anybody knows, I would appreciate the help. Also would muriatic acid take the cloudiness out of the inside or is there a better way to clean them. I have only rinsed them out so far.
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Believe that this was my grandfather and great grandfather.
Will check with my family group
That is cool, I was hoping somebody here could eventually give me a little history on these, thanks for noticing Ed !!!
I think yours are much older than mine.
Nice!
Thanks eyesopen!! Did you get a chance to check that link I left on your bottle??
Thanks packrat!!!
Thanks for the loves vwm, bellin and elayem!!