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Journey: A Glimpse Into The History of Pepsi Bottles
In 1893, the druggist Caleb Bradham created the soda “Brad’s Drink”. Later on, he renamed it Pepsi, after the combination of two key ingredients: pepsin and kola nuts. Today, Pepsi has become one of the most widely recognized brands, selling … Continue reading
The Dangerous Past of Medicine Bottles
In my opinion, one of the most fascinating aspects of collecting antique bottles comes with investigating their histories, particularly focusing on the companies associated with them. These tidbits of information are often very interesting or surprising. Perhaps the most shocking … Continue reading
Detecting Origins: Methods for Determining the Age of Bottles
Whether you are largely interested in the history of antique bottles, or you just want to sell them, it is essential to learn the time period from which they develop. Most of this information can be gathered via word of … Continue reading
Posted in Detail- Histories For Learning
Tagged antique bottles, dating bottles, Michael Polak, mold seams
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Hunting of a Different Variety
One of the most exciting and rewarding approaches to building a collection involves actually going outside, traveling, breathing in the fresh air, exploring, and being the first one to discover a bottle. At the least, hunting takes up a few … Continue reading
Come Together: A Bottle Show Recap
On October 2, 2010, I attended the Richmond Area Bottle Collector’s Association Annual Show and Sale held at Chesterfield County Fairgrounds from 7:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Early admission was $10 and general admission was $3, which confirms the widely … Continue reading
Sparking Curiosity: Cleaning Techniques to Entice Customers
Choosing to clean a bottle really depends upon your preferences and those of the collectors you are dealing with. While some collectors believe cleaning them ruins their integrity, the majority of them desire bottles that captivate, glisten, have clearly defined … Continue reading
Uncover the Possibilities: Locating Bottles for a Collection
Before embarking on the journey of collecting, it is necessary to learn where your ideal bottles can be found and as much as you can about each location. Most of the time, finding an intact, rare, and quality bottle involves … Continue reading
A Beginner’s Guide to Bottle Collecting
Antique bottle collecting isn’t your run of the mill hobby. There are many reasons why people find fulfillment in this particular activity, some of which have nothing to do with liking the actual bottles themselves. For example, there are people … Continue reading
Posted in Discover- Processes For Collecting
Tagged antique bottle collecting, hobbies
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