a full bottle of something.....

[sgt809]

I was digging out an area in the yard of my turn of the century home and found some bottles I hope someone can help me with. One bottle was full of a white substance, kind of chalky and has the following inscriptions on the bottom of the bottle:
PAT 109513, then an "M" in a circle and then r d n 0 8 2

I tried a search, and the best I can tell its an old Milk of Magnesia bottle.

The top is a screw on cap..rusted but intact.

The label has worn off, and there are no other markings. Next to this I found some empty Avon Cologne bottles that I found out were from the 1950's.

So my questions are: Is this thing of any value other than it is "interesting." and is my guess that this is a milk of magnesia bottle correct?

I have been unable to find a picture of it anywhere. The bottle is about two inches tall, at its widest about an inch and a half, and about an inch thick. I do not see any seams in the glass, and like I said it is full of liquid. any help to point me i n the right direction would be appreciated. I can email a picture to anyone that wants to see it.

 

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Likely worth a few dollars.

Sounds cool,
Keep @ it and HH!!

 

[Tubecity]

Just a wild guess, but IMO, I would think milk of magnesia would be in a much larger container.
Wondering if that liquid might not be some type of drug , probably legal in those days & hence
the reason for such a small amount. Poison bottles 'usually' had a skull or the words 'poison'
embossed on the bottle. Let us know if you find out what it is.

 

[emtrescue]

does it look like this bottle?




http://cgi.ebay.com.hk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180226925114

 

[Metal Head]

Here you go!

U.S. patent #109513 FROM 1938!

http://www.google.com/patents?id=AFICAAAAEBAJ&dq=109513

Enjoy!

 

[Steeler Fan]

I remember finding an OLD bottle of heinz 57 or something like that that was never opened. I decided to open it for grins...the smell gave me a frown!

 

[True_Metal]

What does it feel like when you rub it on your gums?

 

[sgt809]

Thank you for the responses! The bottle is the exaxt one in the patent link that was provided...now I just have to figure out what it is, and if a collector would be interested in it. I just think it's a cool find. The glass is clear, not blue, and does not have a skull on it pfew!

On a side note...it does taste a little funny

 

[sgt809]

So my next question..if I may....how would I go about finding out what this stuff is without breaking the seal?

By the way, I stumbled on these forums and have to say I have enjoyed reading about some of the stuff that you guys have found. This is really cool. I think I will hang around...

 

[Steve in Michigan]

LOL sgt809.....Man your hooked now. We have sparked your interest and it will get worse and worse until you buy that detector. Welcome aboard and if you have any questions, feel free to ask us. There is so many knowledgable people here and I'm sure we will be able to answer them. Take care!

Your Friend,

Steve in Michigan

 

[sgt809]

A detector may be very near in my future...I am curious now what else was left behind here. I dont need the one that gives you the core temperature of the earth etc so what is a good started model?

 

[sgt809]

Here are some pics of the bottle I found and some other stuff I dug up at the same time...

 

[crazyjarhead]

Interesting. I don't know much about bottles but I would imagine unless it is old or of the cork top kind, it wouldn't be worth very much. But "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" so who knows. People spends tons of money on some of the dumbest things on eBay, for example.

 

[Steve in Michigan]

For a detector, a very good beginners model is a Garretts Ace 250. Price is about $200.00, but let me say this. You will probably find that money back in a few months if you go out and hit the parks and schools every week or any other place where people gather like 4th of July coming up. Thats a big one! The stuff you showed looks like it could be promising. Check out for some local metal detector representatives and usually you can try one out before you buy or at least rent one to see if you like it. Good luck and let us know how you do!

Your Friend,

Steve in Michigan

 

[sgt809]

Well I think I talked my wife into it...I will be getting a detector soon....now just how to use it? lol.... any ideas where I should start looking? My yard is full of old nails and probably more cool stuff, but I dont want to get sidetracked too much. I live on the coast so I thought maybe the beach would be a start? any ideas would be appreciated....

 

[Steve in Michigan]

Take your time to learn your detector and listen to the tones. Trash usually gives off a different tone then say a coin. Your local detector sales person would be able to help you as well. One more thing, find a local club in your area. They are a great resource of information and they are always willing to help the beginners. As for places to detect for a beginner, your own back yard, playgrounds and like you said, beaches. Here is my rule of thumb...don't discriminate to much. I usually dig almost everything except foil. If you dicriminate to much then you miss the rings and other jewerly. Good luck to you and if you need help, feel free to ask.

Your Friend,

Steve in Michigan