Take care, David, If it is a 9 w/o a period it was probably made in 39. You can send it to the email address shown at the bottom of any page on this site. Of course, the original label is long gone. The best I can tell it reads 4 IO Diamond Logo 3 I cant tell for sure if there is a period after the 3 due to the stippling of the base. I hope this info helps a bit! You will notice they appear to be the same shape, even though the glass color may be clear or green, and some are different brands. this catalog but is not noted in the introductory information. Yes! I didnt know about that plant. The date code would then certainly be 1965, and the 55 (placed on the left) is the permit number assigned to Owens-Illinoiss glass manufacturing plant at Huntington, West Virginia. On the typical bottle, there is usually a number to the left of, to the right of, and below, the trademark. Clover-like logo seen on base of French pharmacy bottle (photo courtesy Lynne Wertz), O-I mark currently used by O-I (Owens-Illinois, Inc). You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. Federal. Sorry, I had the numbers in the first time I entered my comment which did not take so I had to rewrite. I have a blue Shell oil bottle. Hazel-Atlas H over A trademark on the front of clear Atlas Mason jar. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. The only 89 number is for a distillery that came about nearly ten years after the bottle was made! Very good condition. Now, in your particular case, the 9 to the left of the Owens-Illinois logo indicates the bottle was made at their Streator, Illinois plant, and the 9 on the right is a date code, which would stand for either 1939 or 1949. I am not familiar with the various Hilex jug/bottle variants, so I cant comment with authority on the type you have. The Duraglas process (spraying a stannic chloride vapor onto the hot bottles to provide scratch resistance) was introduced in 1940, so the bottle was probably manufactured in 1947. (Photograph courtesy of Penny Garcia). Found an antique medicine bottle (with unknown medicine inside) while out on a run through a Missouri River flood area. There might be a little something inside the diamond. I also have noticed that the number 56 is not in the list of liquor bottle permit numbers posted online (and that info was copied from papers published many years ago), so I suspect it was a relatively short-lived bottle making location and for some reason was not producing bottles during the time period the bottle permit lists were produced. The bottle likely dates from 1936 (the 6 on the right of the logo is a year date code). I found a green bottle with a screw top lid. I was metal detecting at a private property and boy did I ever find treasure. On the bottom back it says manufactured by Owens Illinois glass company. Turning off the personalized advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. Hi Hannah, Bottom is a hexagon shape with 3 markings (left to right) 8, square with an O, and 8. Tom Dup is drinking a Punition by Maison DB at Au R De Roubaix. Im finding some odd bottles out here where the date code is gown 6 years after the factory closed example 1945 bottle from Evansville IL. I found a small (approx. other particular glass/bottle maker. It has a finger loop at the neck and the Owens Illinois diamond on the bottom. Thus, a bottle with, say, the style number 2579 might theoretically also be marked with the mold number 6 if it is being made on a machine with a number of identical molds numbered 1 to 10 or 1 to 12. was bound which I thought a bit over the top for a catalog to be shared. ~David, I have a clear gallon sized jug with ribs along the top, a zinc cap and the letter A on the bottom with the number 6576 and a 6 under it. USD 14.70, USD 19.60 Additional information from Russ Hoenig (Hoenig pers. And it has 7 rings around it. Many Oakland-produced bottles are found in the Western states, and also occasionally in areas around the Pacific including Hawaii. Presumably, when this particular mold was pulled out of the storeroom, and used to produce some more bottles (probably for a relatively small order), it wasnt considered important enough to take the time to re-engrave the trademark. Neither Presumably most of these jars were made within just a few years of the issuance of the patent in 1932, but I dont know for how long. (30% off), Sale Price USD 14.70 ~David. Today on my hike I found a bottle. Its a brown (amber) bottle. Isabel, ~David. Thanks! My suspicion is that its from 1962. Ill Be Specific. It also has an X in the middle of the jug. Some of them may have been packer jars (containing various foods, bought retail at the grocery store) and they were frequently saved to reuse as canning jars or containers for storage (nails, nuts, marbles, buttons, screws, etc.) File #24: End of the "Tumbler Division" section (19 catalog pages) I think the email address you left with your comment has a typo. I believe the 81 is a date code for 1981, but Im not sure what the N represents. C. W. & CO. marks). Best regards, separate articles - Part 1 which is the overall history of the company and pers. Antique Kemps Balsam Owens Glass Medicine Bottle in Collectibles, Bottles & Insulators, Bottles . Brad, it is a medicine bottle (and probably held cough syrup or some other liquid medicine). This adds more evidence that many single-digit date codes are not necessarily from the 30s versus the 40s or 50s, as some research has suggested. Of course there would have originally been a label affixed to the front, and a wire bail which may be missing on most of them found today. But I couldnt find those markings although the bottle is there. Your site is such a wonderful resource for nosy people like me, and who enjoy old things. 5 3/4 inches tall. Im familiar with the article, and I am going to add another paragraph of text on this page, along with a link to that article. What a fantastic website you have! and still use. I have found one bottle on the internet that is plain with no shield or the Federal law forbids sale or re-use of this bottle. There may be a close similarity, but dont be surprised if you see something just a bit different in the finished product. These were made for Coke executives as gifts. I live near an old farmhouse area with wood and had found another older bottle previously. followed by the "Tumbler Division" section covering an array of non-bottle With the original label missing, I dont know of a surefire way of finding out what was originally contained in the bottle. A white cap that says PD the bottom is: 7 i in a circle 72 and then 14 under those. I did a search on ebay and found several amber bottles similar to this, with various date code configurations on the bottom, and with the number 1845. The E1152 is possibly a mold number (mold design number) assigned by Owens-Illinois to that particular bottle style. I understand R125 to be a rectifier number, but it is not listed in the web document you shared in response to another readers comment. The 5755 is probably a code number for that particular mold or style jug. It has the I in the circle but there is only a single digit for the date code. The illustration accompanying I was interested in seeing a photo of the bottle you describe. introduced in 1934. Beautiful Amber Swirled bottles, when seen through a sunny window they look like they have a double swirl bright and clean, probably two of the nicer ABM bottles I have ever seen outside of the cobalt Carter ABM cathedrals. The 2 is the date code, and most likely would stand for either 1962 or 1972. Earned the Photogenic Brew (Level 51) badge! Julian Toulouse (Bottle Makers and their Marks, 1971), states this mark was used beginning in the year 1954. I will accept that, so consider myself corrected. I believe this jar was mostly used to contain pickles, olives, and/or perhaps molasses, honey, or some other food product. David. the 45 is probably a date code for 1945. Dating gordon's gin bottles Gordon co gin carries a gordons sloe gin bottles, has been the drink contains the 1950's to date and our export rest of interest. The number on the right (7) is a date code, but since it is a ONE-DIGIT code, it is not possible to be 100% certain whether it stands for 1937 or 1947. IMPORTANT NOTE: Many liquor bottles and flasks made by Owens-Illinois have a DIFFERENT mold code configuration on the base, as compared to the way the numbers are arranged on most other types of bottles they made. Im hoping you might have information as to the use of such a large container. Some possibilities for random items include hunters, fishermen, hikers, surveyors, farmers, nearby landowners, vagrants, ATV riders, or just teens or children out exploring the neighborhood and leaving litter! I hope this helps, group of catalog pages. David. I was recently scuba diving in the St Lawrence, and Ive found a clear glass pop bottle showing 3 I-O 57 with a 3 below the I-O mark and Duraglas in script underneath at the bottom of the bottle. David. The bottle is not a beer bottle but a whiskey flask (or other high-alcohol spirits/liquor bottle). USD 10.15, USD 11.28 ~David. (20% off), Sale Price USD 11.69 From your description I think you have found an emerald green Sunsweet prune juice bottle / jar. Im guessing the 39 is the date, however wasnt sure what the SB stood for. May 1. This mark has 3 lines outside the diamond, indicating production between 1993-1998. beginning of the "Prescription Ware Division" products (28 catalog pages) - Did you ever find what the letter F stands for? has never been reproduced. It has an aluminum looking screw cap with a cork inside and threads for another cap possibly. Owens-Illinois has made thousands of different containers, and on many of them the markings do not always conform exactly to the most typical factory/date/mold code configuration. I gathered from the articles youve posted it is an Illinois made container dating possibly 37 or 47. H in a square mark as it appears on a Hemingray-manufactured emerald green soda, mineral water or beer bottle. Thanks, I tried emailing you directly, but the email you gave was invalid. Reilly, I dont know for sure when it was made but, from doing a google search and seeing several different variants of the Rooster bitters bottle, they appear to be intended as decanters or decorative back bar bottles. I have a 7 on the left, a 7 on the right, and a 1 below with no numbers above. On the other side of the bottle it says One Quart. Beginning and end of the "Package Division" section covering Bottom line 9 The date code has a period following it. From my reading i believe it to be from the late 30s to early 40s. Underneath in an arc formation is DES. So my grandma has this bottle with the Owens-Illinois label on it.. I knew that but in my haste to answer Marks post, I forgot the bottle was also marked DURAGLAS. Any ideas? Earned the Keg Champion badge! I have added his photo to my article here about Owens-Illinois. One is a coke bottle with 68 on the leftthe I inside the oval/diamond (Owens-Illinois)and 45 on the right. I dont know what the actual patent number is for that bottle design (assuming that a patent was eventually issued). Hello! It is Owens-Illinois, with the O-I diamond logo. Its probably a style or catalog number that was assigned to that particular bottle design or shape. R in a triangle mark used by Reed. Owens-Illinois marked many of their soda bottles with a G-number on the bottom. Owens-Illinois Glass Company - Glass bottles, jars, flasks, containers. pickles, "Presto" canning jars, preserves and jams. I dont know enough about the Canada Dry brand and their many bottle variants over the years to make an educated guess on which year is most likely. Its rather thicker than average and has the following raised markings in a circle around the bottom: I.A BOTTLED.BY M.E.CO. Hi Stacy, more "Lightning" style jars, mayonnaise, pickles and relish, horseradish, and mustard. I have a duraglas players 10 oz. Original Price USD 15.59 Numbers seen on the bases of Glass Bottles and jars. I do have an interesting liquor bottle that I would like to just make sure I decoded correctly. I think it was manufactured in Oklahoma. The mark is on the bottom and is about 1 from one of the edges. front: 4/5 QUART It boasts 80 plants in 23 countries and more than $6 billion in annual sales. Still cant seem to place the date using your page and the Lockhart article. various paneled medicines, machine oils, various extract shapes, and a wide 2) I have a green 4 OZ jar marked with the old trademark and a single digit 1 but with NO dot discernable, although there is a general stippling on the base. Appreciated this article it was very much the answer I was looking for. Hi David, These jugs are quite common, but I have yet to see this particular style anywhere. Can you tell me more about it and it has a blue tint to it. Evidently a liquor bottle made for Seagrams. The most recent one I picked up has a rooster on it and says bitters above it, overlayed in sterling silver. I looked up the permit number in a document and the permit number wasnt listed. Unfortunately, this catalog was not officially There is conflicting info and theories online about the significance of periods placed to the right of date codes. pages) - Includes more toilets, perfume shapes and bath salts, round, square The M-89 A may be pertaining to the bottle design/style. Could you tell me a little about it and what the bottle may have been used for? So I dont think we can be 100% sure about this! Can you give me any information on that and what the bottles might be worth. Im trying to locate an all-encompassing list of mold numbers for O-I. Typically, the number on the LEFT of the diamond logo is the plant location code number, the number on the RIGHT is a year date code, and the number below the logo (if present) indicates the mold number (mold identifying number, mold cavity number or serial number). in raised letters along with content 9 fl oz. (The Altoona Owens-Illinois Glass Company Part 2 - The Bewildering Array OOPS! Beginning of the specific bottle This piece measures 11 inches in diameter. Given the above information, the company could I think this is a case where the 55 is actually a liquor bottle permit number, and the 9 is a date code, with the orientation as often seen on their liquor bottles. Check out this google Image search: McKesson & Robbins bottles/jars Hi David! I see a number of different 7-UP bottles as well as a very few bottles in clear, of some other brands of soda. Is there any way to find how many were produced and the where? Ends with the 2/2019). You can email a pic of the bottle to the email address listed at the lower right-hand corner of any page on this site. Patty, it sounds like an amber beer bottle from 1962. He is also co-author with Bill Lockhart of the comprehensive articles on the Thanks so very much, as that was far more than I could find. There is a 6 to the left of the logo and an 7 to the right. I have a bottle with diamond/O and I logo. Hi! or Best Offer +$18.90 shipping. Hi Jessi, I was hoping you could give me some information and history about this jug. Owens-Illinois Glass Company trademark/logo Diamond Oval- I entwined. or image search of this website Keep in mind that low mold numbers such as 2 or 7 were used on thousands of different styles of containers over the years, so there is no direct relation between a (for instance) 2 seen on an Owens-Illinois-made soda bottle and the 2 on a coffee jar or beer bottle. Tribune, Altoona, PA., December 21, 1936.). Hello, The number to the right is 5. (with period) and the number below is 2. David, Hi Chris, Hello! Since there is NO dot, presumably this is from 1951? It came from my grandma. Ali, there is a lot of confusion on the date codes, as you have realized. known information on the complicated history of the company into two David. It also has a W which, if I understand correctly is a liquor code, but after 1934 there were requirements for other codes, which my bottle does not have. I have a .pdf file of the article that Id be glad to share with you. The 51 is a date code for the year the bottle was made: 1951. I found a bottle in a farmhouse basement that is green with the I O diamond mark. Any info? Atterbury EASTLAKE bird mug in pink alabaster or pink clambroth, made circa early to mid-1880s. It is shaped like an old lemon juice bottle. Sorry I cant be sure what it means! Division" products (17 catalog pages) - Includes a continuation of $10.00. NOTE: any bottle which is also marked with the brand name/ trademark DURAGLAS dates from 1940 or after, never before that year. The field of Owens-Illinois is a VERY WIDE field, and its very hard to make a statement without making clear there are lots of exceptions here and there. Broad shoulders and a distinctive heel design featuring a customized brand mark and embossed writing. also includes information on production tolerances, specifications and a large section on their Randy, Im sorry but I dont know anything about these particular bottles. I found an old bottle with this logo but there is a 6 to the left of the logo, a 17 under the logo, and a 6 to the right. I believe I got this info from somewhere on the internet, but dont remember where. C. 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Hi David, Antique Owens Glass 3iu 80cc Clear Glass Apothecary Medicine Bottle 5.25" Tall Sponsored $24.95 Free shipping Antique Medical Cross Shaker Bottle 1930s Scarce Deco Piece $14.99 + $9.85 shipping Antique Embossed Glass Bottle Konjola Mosby Medical Co Cincinnati 1920s-1930s $14.99 + $11.45 shipping http://productmanufacturers.blogspot.com/2012/10/owens-illinois-glass-company.html, Hi Nic, Thanks for the link. It has a series of numbers stacked in three rows: 64 on top, 7 D89 in the middle, and 56 on the bottom. the O-I offerings (or vice versa). Its fun trying to identify my finds. It wasnt of any real importance if the phrase was left on a bottle mold even after the phrase was no longer officially required. This is an in-depth overview of the history of this important 20th and still (25% off), Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Choose from the product. Original Price USD 6.00 Hello, I found an Owens Illinois green glass ointment jar on our property today. David. I feel I have started a hobby that my Father also shares a passion for, collecting glass bottles. Hope this helps, I am not sure about why there would be an F in addition to the 5 which, after 1963, stands for the Charlotte, Michigan plant. Atterbury EASTLAKE bird mug in pink alabaster or pink clambroth, made circa early to mid-1880s. The G-94, from all the evidence, just stands for a specific mold shape/style of bottle made by Owens-Illinois Glass Company (regardless of glass color, brand name or markings on the side). The 12 is a mold number. Des. Hope this helps a little. No idea of the age of this bottle. I am not sure about the other bottle you describe. 86712. They have a circle inside a square on the bottom. One notable exception is a period of time when some Coke bottles made by Owens-Illinois had the date codes on the LEFT, and the mold number on the right. The 7 to the left of the logo is the plant code number which stood for Alton, Illinois. O-I was one of the largest producers of bottles Based on the articles I found the 3 refers to the manufacturing plant (Fairmont, WV) and the 55 refers to the liquor permit (Huntington, WV). Although horseradish was packaged in many different shaped bottles over the years, that is one of the more common shapes used, especially in the 1890s and through the early 1900s. Thank you Kim W. Hi Kim, I am assuming you do mean that the logo is ONLY an I inside an oval with NO diamond, correct? It has the I inside the O and Diamond logo on the bottom rotated 90, and R 377 on one line in the center and 56-6 on the second line. used commercially by the company until at least 1933, possibly 1934 (Lockhart & Hoenig 2015, Since the number to the right of the diamond is a single 6 how would I know which year this is? The 91 is a date code. I sent an email directly to you, but just received a Mailer Daemon notice since apparently your email address contained a typographical error, rendering it as unknown. The 5 is a date code, and would probably stand for either 1965, 1975 or 1985. The 56 is a liquor bottle permit number assigned to Owens-Illinois Glass Company, indicating their factory at Charleston, West Virginia. David. B in a diamond mark on inside of Star & Dewdrop master salt dish in vaseline glass, made in 1994. Len Fergusen. "classified index" of bottle styles. In the case of your Listerine bottle Im not sure why there is a period next to the mold number, and the 5 is almost certainly a mold number. Have you ever seen this before? The trademark PRESTO was registered in 1928 although it was probably used for a time before that year. products and the beginning of the "Liquor Ware Division" products (25 catalog Another of the great features of this catalog is that it includes scores of art deco (There are a VERY few cases in which a company makes both bottle and product, but it is not the norm in the business world!) Hello my son found a brown bottle in a mountain top lake- it has the circle over diamond with the I in the middle left number is 20 (Oakland) right is 2. and then also in big letters says S.B.W can you help me figure out what or when it is from its driving me crazy! This is for a large pickle jar. David, Hi I collect milk bottles which were made by some of the plants in Ill. Does anyone have information on this book? The information is probably available somewhere at the official U.S. Patent and Trademark Office website. The lid also has the Good Housekeeping Seal on it. I would assume your bottle was made in 1933 at the Huntington, WV plant. (25% off), Sale Price USD 4.20 Hello Dawn, The numbers are likely mold identifying codes . Also, does the 51 mean 1951? I assume the 5 is a mold number. It has helped greatly with bottle identification. FOR. I have a small green bottle with an I in a circle. So what can we conclude? If anyone who lands on this site has better information on the changeover, please contact me and I will update the page. Can you tell me what that means? I just know its gotta be a medicine bottle but could you tell me the year or date or at all what it might have once been. The ABM (Automatic Bottle Machine) might have a set of 12 molds (or mold cavities) installed for making the bottle. To be honest Im not sure what it held. The code on the bottom has the oval and diamond with a small line in the middle that is very hard to make out but Im assuming is the I. Thanks to both Phil, Russ and O-I for making this Also, I disagree with at least one other statement on that page, such as this one: If the manufacturers mark found on the base of the bottle is the diamond IO mark (see Figure 2), then the bottle was produced pre-1954. This may be so in most instances, but the statement is not really true since many, many Owens-Illinois bottles made after 1954 continued to bear the old (Diamond/I/oval) mark. Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account!