jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Jul 27, 2013 3:15:57 GMT -5
Bring it on Don.
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Post by jakesrocks on Jul 27, 2013 9:02:18 GMT -5
Man James, give me a break. I just got up and haven't finished my first cup of coffee. (Us old retired farts are allowed to sleep in late).
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Post by rockpickerforever on Jul 27, 2013 9:08:27 GMT -5
Don, you're lucky he waited until morning to post. I was going to say something like, "C'mon, old man, go fetch those bottles" at ten o'clock last night!!
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Post by jakesrocks on Jul 27, 2013 9:31:32 GMT -5
You asked for it. These first 4 are probably 1940's bottles. I'll post more later. These all came out of the old house I helped tear down.  |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Jul 27, 2013 9:39:58 GMT -5
Cool, Don! The bottles and labels are in great shape. What's the one on the bottom right? Looks like castor oil, or something. I don't have paper labels on any of my bottles. Unless they're well packaged (not just thrown into cardboard boxes!) before they are put away for safe keeping, the dang silverfish eat the paper off!
I do have a couple of old cans, though, that still have the painted (lithographed?) labels. I'll try to get some pics of them today.
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Post by jakesrocks on Jul 27, 2013 9:45:12 GMT -5
Not sure what the little bottle is. The cap is on tight, and I don't want to destroy the bottle trying to open it. It might be that old medicine chest standby, Castor Oil.
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Jul 27, 2013 9:51:51 GMT -5
The labels still on and product in bottle takes the show. Well done.
Where's the insulators ?!
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Post by jakesrocks on Jul 27, 2013 10:14:17 GMT -5
Just a couple of my old Ball jars with glass tops and wire bales. 1 quart green and 1 pint clear. Both with patent date of July 4, 1908. These can still be found in estate sales around here.   |
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Post by jamesp on Jul 27, 2013 10:37:27 GMT -5
The south is not friendly to those wire latches Don. Nice to see them preserved so well. Your dry air is the key. Wish I could say the same for you(JOKE of course).
Where are the insulators?
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Post by jakesrocks on Jul 27, 2013 10:42:48 GMT -5
Patience Jim. I just found 2 in the garage and washed them. Pics in a few.
Most of the old wire bail bottles I've found at estate sales are still used by the old timers around here. They get stored inside and hold up pretty good.
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Post by jakesrocks on Jul 27, 2013 10:54:31 GMT -5
Here's a couple of my insulators. Both made by the Hemingray Co. My prize insulator must be in the shed. It's green glass, still on the oak peg that was used to attach it to the pole, and doesn't look like it was ever used.  |
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Post by jamesp on Jul 27, 2013 11:01:45 GMT -5
You would be amazed at how many telegraph poles are still standing along rural Georgia tracks. Most have blue/green Hemingray 43's on them.
Nice to see those. I am guessing they are from out west.
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Post by jakesrocks on Jul 27, 2013 11:18:16 GMT -5
Yup, these came from the Cadiz, California area in the desert.
Got some more old goodies in the mail yesterday, but they don't fit in with antique glass. My cousin sent me the 48 star casket flag from my uncles funeral, and 2 of his
WWII MP arm bands.
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Post by jamesp on Jul 27, 2013 11:27:59 GMT -5
They trust you with them.
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Post by jamesp on Jul 27, 2013 11:36:26 GMT -5
The mason was purchased. The purple was in a large pile my friend's friend found. Old Bud from Lake George by me probing at the old docks. Tampa from Tampa Bay whilst snorkeling for coral. The lake has post rotted just below water level. Visible at low water only. With easily 50 miles of shoreline posts to probe for bottles are everywhere.  |
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Post by jakesrocks on Jul 27, 2013 11:44:34 GMT -5
They trust you with them. My cousin had better trust me with them. I'm her only living relative from her dad's side of the family. Her relatives on her mothers side would sell everything for what ever they could get out of it. |
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Post by jamesp on Jul 27, 2013 11:57:58 GMT -5
One thing I like about rocks is they require little care.
Sentimental stuff like that require care and good storage.
And the unknown of what the next owner will do with them.
All you can do is your watch and care while you are here.
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Post by jakesrocks on Jul 27, 2013 12:36:52 GMT -5
True. When my time is near, I'll donate them to the local American Legion WWII museum display. The things I have from Vietnam will go to their Vietnam display case.
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Post by jakesrocks on Jul 27, 2013 14:12:51 GMT -5
A few more of my old bottles. Clockwise from top left. Mile Laboratories Milk of Magnesia.Old Hienz catsup bottle. Coke bottle with return for deposit words. And finally a Magnesium Citrate bottle.  |
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Post by jamesp on Jul 27, 2013 14:26:36 GMT -5
You have helped me with a big problem Don.
My Dad told me his life was over when he retired Squadron Commander in the Navy.
He was in for 30. He was training for Nam-F8 Crusaders when he retired (over 72 fighter pilots under him).
Always could out shot him w/any household gun. Made him so mad
Now I know what to do w/his bands/bars. I get his helmets. And 2 leather flight jackets from Corsair era.
Most of them have passed away so I am at a loss when he does.
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