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Wellmaintained genuine antique glass bottles could fetch you a good deal. The milkman brought milk to your home in glass bottles. This and the associated linked web pages are my current listings of antique or historic bottles, bottle books, and other collectibles for sale. Want to know more about a bottle made before 1900 then post a photograph here and a good description. New listing lot of 8 vintage avon collectible perfume cologne bottles some rare. They are items that provide hours of enjoyment for the recipient. Digger odell answers your questions about antique beer bottles. Get the best deals on collectible beer bottles pre 1900 when you shop the largest online selection at. A comprehensive illustrated guide with a worldwide bibliography of glass bottles and price guide.
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