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    Posted 9 years ago

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    popeyehawaii
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    Hi Folks,

    Here are two small bottles I found on Wake Island. They're about 2 1/2" tall and 1" round. The opening is about 1/2" round. There's a seam on both sides from top to bottom. Medical use? Japanese or American?
    What do I have?

    Thanks, Jeff

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    1. Gillian, 9 years ago
      Perhaps start here with your research. http://www.collectorsweekly.com/bottles/medicine-bottles
    2. shareurpassion shareurpassion, 9 years ago
      Apothecary bottles. The tops for these are actually round and clear, a bit larger than a marble... google digger o'dell, he's got a great bottle research site.
    3. jerryn, 9 years ago
      I have two of these. Mine can be dated to 1942 or before. They are Japanese and probably medicinal bottles.
    4. popeyehawaii, 9 years ago
      Thanks Guys for your input on these bottles. I'm thinking they were used by Japanese field medic's during our bombardment of the Island during WWII.
      I'm not a bottle collector so if you guys want them their free!
    5. jerryn, 9 years ago
      I would be happy to add them to my collection if you decide to give them up. My email is jnickelsburg@gmail.com
      Jerry

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