There you will find only whisky bottles, hopefully filled with a singlemalt scotch by speyside distillers such as macallan, balvenie, or glenfiddich. This is a mid 20th century medicine bottle made by either illinois glass company or owensillinois. Brown glass medicine bottle owens illinois glass co. Oct 3, 2017 vintage owens illinois whiskey bottle embossed w heart and corn stalks 12 pint no cap some cloudiness 6 and 34 x 3 inches.
Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Its history see below is filled with growth and innovation. The owens merger took place in 1929 and from then until 1954 they used a symbol on the base that is a capital i in a circle superimposed on a diamond that does seem to be what you are describing. Get the best deals on green glass bottle vintage original when you shop the largest online selection at. So my grandma has this bottle with the owensillinois label on it 011 5641. Classic flint 750ml whisky glass bottle with 3035mm aluminum. Believed to be produced in 1961 by the owens illinois co. Owens illinois glass crackle look deco decanter jug ebay. Antique and collectible whiskey whisky bottles collectors. Showcasing vintage decanter in stock and ready to ship now on the internet. Author and researcher julian toulouse, in bottle makers and their marks 1971 stated the o in a square or box o mark was first used in 1911, but according to u. But erik bouts, who heads the european business of owensillinois, which makes. Owensillinois glass company opened in fairmont in november 1910 as the owens bottle works. Old bottle identification and dating guide antique medicines.
Had high expectations about this book, being the head of the american distilling institute, bill owens is no doubt a valuable resource of information and experience. Sinclair mfg toledo ohio 1959 vintage brown bottle. Circa 19301940, thick and smooth glass, original stopper, cork is stuck in bottle but glass stopper pulls out. Russ hoenig is a now retired senior engineer of the owens illinois glass co. Owensillinois, oi the worlds largest manufacturer of glass packaging, says glass is the most easilyrecycled packaging material known to man.
Glass containers manufactured by oi owens illinois. It does have a touch of wear and patina so i think it is closer to 1954 than present. Changing times took toll on glass manufacturers daily mail. The owens illinois glass company used the o with an i inside makers mark from 1954 to the present. Michael owens, a wv native, invented the machine with financial backing from glass manufacturer edward libby. Between 1911 and 1919, the owens bottle machine co. Ois glass bottles reflect the same passion and handcrafted details of the wines they hold and offers a spectrum of possibilities through a large variety of shapes, colours, printing and finishing options. A brown glass medicine bottle produced by owens illinois glass co. Pre1970, decanters, barware, collectibles picclick. Workers leave the owensillinois bottling plant, in kanawha city, on may 18. Meeting your specific needs to achieve your brand goals is our objective.
Pilgrims main product was handblown crackle glass in a variety of. While the new bottle was part of a successful launch of ron marques del valle rum in south america last year, the bottle is now being introduced to north america. Oct 22, 2010 in 1929, the owens bottle company merged with illinois glass company to become owens illinois. Large violin bottle, vintage owens glass, illinois. Risultati immagini per vintage whisky bottles or decanter antique bottles, vintage. Bottles and extras the dating game the owens bottle co. Guidelines for determining the age of antique bottles. Oi mark most recent mark used by owensillinois owensillinois glass company was the result of the 1929 merger between two glassmaking giants of the industry.
Dec 05, 2016 the illinois glass company produced glass products for a wide variety of uses. Having over 20 years of experience working with startup to fortune 500 liquor brands, jimmy owens, manager of liquor bottle craft, has helped guide clientsread more. For some, collecting such rare whisky bottles is its own reward. The dnumber is the distilling companys permit code, and that company is old grandad. I am looking for something special from your great state and would like your advice. The walter family is cooking booze at illinois only farm distillery.
Many liquor bottles and flasks made by owensillinois 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. Oi mark most recent mark used by owens illinois owens illinois glass company was the result of the 1929 merger between two glassmaking giants of the industry. Thanks for looking, i combine shipping, please check out my store. This webpage is intended to help novice collectors and noncollectors better identify, describe, and date the bottles they encounter.
Sep 09, 2016 a colorado microdistillery asked glass container manufacturer owensillinois to create a bottle that rocks quite literally. All 3 were based on the revolutionary owns bottle machine. When production began, the plant ran 24 hours a day and employed about 200 workers. You can also choose from hot stamping, screen printing, and decal 375ml whisky bottle, as well as from cork, screw cap. The 56 was owensillinois liquor bottle permit number. Barn find in as found condition with no cracks or chips for sale. A buyers guide for access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on youtube. Featuring our large collection of vintage decanter available for buying today online. A large amount of this will be scotch whisky bottles. Sinclair mfg toledo ohio 1959 vintage brown bottle bottle. Vintage owensillinois glass company green glass refrigerator juice and water jar. Bottle dating is approximate and just intended to give a relative placement in bottle making history. View jimmy owens profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Owensillinois expects glass sales to rise from premiumisation.
Craft spirits liquor bottle packaging international llc. Make offer vintage mid century vintage viking green crackle glass jug with label cork usa. I dont mean whisky produced in wisconsin and then bottled in illinois or something like that. The factory was built on 40 acres on the east side of fairmont. Owens illinois cut costs and shed noncore businesses, but growth for the centuryold glass container maker remains elusive as more craft beer makers embrace cans and some ventures abroad dry up. Liquor bottle craft is a division of liquor bottle packaging international that specializes in the craft liquor industry. Currently the company is the largest manufacturer of glass containers in north america, south america, asiapacific, and europe, with 79 plants in 21 countries. Pressed glass perfume bottle owensillinois glass co. The bottle has no chips or cracks but does have some light scratches and residue stain on the inside area. Every recycled container used in production of new glass saves energy and water and reduces carbon emissions. Glass packaging specialist owensillinois has launched two bottles for liquor. While the new bottle was part of a successful launch of ron marques del valle rum in south america last year, the bottle is now being introduced to north america the imperial features a broadshouldered frame designed to command a topshelf presence worthy. Owens illinois glass company part 2 the bewildering array of owens illinois glass co.
Their website advises that in 1929 they merged with illinois glass company and became owens illinois, inc. This listing is for a fabulous blue tint 5 gallon owens illinois water bottle jug. Russ hoenig is a now retired senior engineer of the owensillinois glass co. From its beginning in 1929, the owensillinois glass co. Vintage 5 gal blue glass water bottle jug crackle design. Owens illinois glass medicine bottle atomizer collectors weekly. He worked with ois new product development team on his vision of ensuring the bottle stood out onshelf. Make offer vintage 1931 owens illinois green glass refrigerator water bottle embossed 2 qt vintage rare green kraft parmesan glass cheese shaker bottle. Owens illinois glass company opened in fairmont in november 1910 as the owens bottle works. We stock a large selection of glass containers manufactured by oi owensillinois. A wide variety of 375ml whisky bottle options are available to you, such as beverage, gift, and cooking oil. Toledo ohio owens illinois brown amber glass approximate quart bottle. Oi glass is the container of choice for many of the worlds bestloved food and. Called rocker spirits, the brand was cofounded by duston evans.
See more ideas about bottle, whisky and scotch whiskey. Vintage owens illinois whiskey bottle embossed w heart and corn. I love this 30s vintage bottle from lakeshore honey, its got a lovely honey comb texture, and would work so nicely as a vase. Ltd the lions beverages 6 oz clear crackle glass beverage bottle serving.
The mark is in the crackle bottom design on the bottom of the bottle. The bottom is marked with raised numbers 1845, 4 and with the raised owensillinois makers mark, with a 7 in front of it and a 5 behind it. Cameo ballerina white house vinegar bottle c1935 owens illinois green glass. Owensillinois oi has expanded its specialty stock bottle portfolio with a new topshelf packagethe imperial. Mount vernon pure rye whiskey, quart, preprohibition 1915. Owensillinois sydney where the glass is always greener. Two glass candlestick decanter bottles with their original stoppers. As a result, there is probably no way to even estimate the billions of bottles that owensillinois has produced during the more than 80 years of its tenure. I would guess this was a liquor decanter, with no stopper, but it would look nice in a display or as a vase too. Global headquarters liquor bottle packaging international llc. Early 1900s vintage 3 l logo ball mason jar, pint size, about 5 14 tall. The 5 best illinois distilleries with photos tripadvisor. Owensillinois glass company part 2 the bewildering array of owensillinois glass co.
In 1916, owens acquired the american bottle company a. As a result of the machines success, and with the accumulation of a series of smaller companies, the owens bottle co 19111929 grew into a prominent business. Owens illinois glass medicine bottle atomizer collectors. Many of the distilleries on tours along the whiskey tails look like they fell straight from some steampunk matinee movie with their ceramic tile, polished copper and brass, and sinisterlooking gauges and gizmos. Currently the company is the largest manufacturer of glass containers in north america, south america, asiapacific, and europe, with 79. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Hello citizens of illinois, i am curious your thoughts on good whiskeys and bourbons that are produced in your great state.
Owensillinois designs a rocking spirits bottle pkn. A colorado microdistillery asked glass container manufacturer owensillinois to create a bottle that rocks quite literally. The bottle is a green hue and has side seams that stop below the lip. In 1929, the owens bottle company merged with illinois glass company to become owensillinois. It needs to be cleaned but will leave to new owner. However, the disorganization of this text combined with incomplete information and a plethora of typos make this book seem amateurish. Czech spicy digestif, only 2 people in the world know the recipe. Owens illinois glass crackle look deco decanter jug. We stock a large selection of glass containers manufactured by oi owens illinois. That makes it a little difficult to date this piece. Owensillinois cut costs and shed noncore businesses, but growth for the centuryold glass container maker remains elusive as more craft beer makers embrace cans. Owensillinois offers new premium stock bottle for craft. Vintage medicine bottle, owens illinois duraglas with glass and cork stopper. On the bottom of the bottle on the side is the following.
Perrysburg, ohio october 23, 2015 two unique whiskies from the historic george washington distillery at mount vernon in beautiful glass. Vintage medicine bottle owens illinois duraglas bottle wit. Their website advises that in 1929 they merged with illinois glass company and became owensillinois, inc. Is time running out for bottle maker owensillinois.
Though its not real dirty, i have not tried to clean it in any way as many people prefer as found condition. May 2002 questions digger odell bottle price guides. The brown glass medicine bottle measures 3 inches tall and has a base diameter of 1 14 inches. Vintage kanawha bellshaped amber crackle glass pitcher item 9791 crackle glass. The illinois glass company produced glass products for a wide variety of uses. Contact us liquor bottle packaging international llc. She thinks it was a whiskey bottleand it has patriot on the bottle. Federal law forbids sale or reuse of this bottle l952 4 d379 55 61 3. Strictly speaking, theres no such thing as a whiskey bottle in scotland. The makers mark on the bottom gives us more information. In order to view the gallery, please allow manage cookies. Vintage owensillinois glass company green glass refrigerator juice and. Unique bottles, for sparkling wines that combine tradition, ambition and innovation.
The bottle is marked with 25 mils and 30 mils on the side and the bottom is marked with the owens illinois mark of the diamond and o, with an i in center, a 1 on the right of the mark. The bottom is marked with raised numbers 1845, 4 and with the raised owens illinois makers mark, with a 7 in front of it and a 5 behind it. Typically, it is marked with a number called a liquor bottle permit number followed by a dash and a second number which is the date code. Oi donates bottles for unique whisky from historic george. Seems to be a medical device of some sort for glyco. Sturdy and with a crackle design and some decostyle fan patterning. Glass containers manufactured by oi owensillinois yankee.
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