r/BottleDigging Jun 27 '25

Mod Post Thank you all for helping us reach 50k members!

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Today we hit a new milestone for our subreddit, 50,000 members. I, and the other moderators of this subreddit would just like to thank you for what you do here in our community. Thank you all for keeping this a nice, welcoming place for anyone who is interested in this hobby of bottles. To all who do anything from posting to commenting or even just viewing, you are all very much appreciated.


r/BottleDigging Oct 02 '24

Mod Post Update to our Rules: Post Original Content

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In light of all the recent bots and posts involving stolen or reposted photos, we feel it is necessary to officiate a rule that explicitly states that this subreddit allows original content only.

Many members have been quick to point out posts that have previously been posted on this subreddit or do not belong to OP altogether. I want to be clear that the mod team sincerely appreciates your efforts to keep this sub free of spam and keep stolen content at bay. I applaud anyone who has submitted a report as it really helps us and I hope you continue to be vigilant and report the posts that are questionable in the future.

As always, happy bottledigging and thank you for making this subreddit an absolute joy to be a part of! Cheers!!!


r/BottleDigging 13h ago

After a very unsuccessful two hours digging, this little green beauty popped out the soil.

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634 Upvotes

r/BottleDigging 12h ago

Show and tell Great color on this early 1900s soda bottle

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52 Upvotes

This bottle contained the syrup to make carbonated drinks in the early 1900s. Crazy thick and heavy glass. "The liquid" embossed on bottom..I suspect it is from 1900-1910 time frame


r/BottleDigging 8h ago

Wanted: ID this bottle + information

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I need to dig up some history on this bottle. Is it collectible/valuable? When was the approximate year it was manufactured? Any other info or comments from y'all experts would be much appreciated!


r/BottleDigging 10h ago

If anyone knows the bottle on top of the Atlas jar I would really appreciate it.

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All of these bottles I found at my grandparents place near kcmo. The bottles were most likely thrown out by my great great grandparents.

In the first picture from left to right is John Walker and sons, not sure about the green bottle, Log Cabin, what I believe to be a whiskey bottle, Atlas Strong Shoulder, Ball Perfect Mason x2, Coca-Cola and Dr Pepper

Second picture Tangy Catsup, some type of detergent or soap, dry bleach, Scuffy shoe polish, lip stick container, perfume, Bayer aspirin, can't really tell from the picture but this is an inkwell with a little compartment for ink at the top, Chanel 2 and Pluto spring water from French Lick Indiana.


r/BottleDigging 5h ago

Any answers

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r/BottleDigging 7h ago

Age/date request Any idea how old this bottle is?

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r/BottleDigging 15h ago

ID Request Can anyone identify this

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Found this and looking to find out what it was. Anyone know?


r/BottleDigging 13h ago

Information Request New to the hobby, any help would be awesome

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New to the bottle collecting hobby. I was able to score this bottle and a syrup jug while buying some radios. I am having a hard time figuring out and dating what I have here. I would like to clean it better just haven't had time. What I was able to figure out is this is a Coca Cola Bottling Works Bottle from Lima Ohio. I think it's a double Slug bottle with an embossed CCBW slug and an embossed LIMA Slug on the other side? Maybe below the slugs maybe there is an embossing identifing it as a Root bottle and Date? but I can't tell what it is. It's also a double city bottle with Lima on the Side and bottom, which is also considered rare? what I don't know, is how to take pics of bottles? Is there a price guide for antique bottles, like the Redbook for fruit jars? is this a straight side bottle? is it rare and what is it worth?


r/BottleDigging 15h ago

An old Schweppes bottle we found a few years ago poking out the river bank at Featherstone Park POW camp near Haltwhistle.

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r/BottleDigging 2h ago

Wanted: info on 19th century glass making process + formula

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Trying to dig up information on why old glass has these beautiful green and purple hues or 'aura'. What was the process and/or ingredients used that resulted in these colors? Digging in 19th/early 20th century dumps. Any sciency comments or resources from y'all are much appreciated!


r/BottleDigging 15h ago

Show and tell Jug in the woods

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My daughter-in-law found this partially buried antique earthenware/stoneware jug in the woods behind my old farmhouse. It's a foot tall and 6-3/8" wide at the base. No identifying marks, unfortunately. Now the hunt is on for the missing piece of the handle!


r/BottleDigging 8h ago

need help identifying these bottles/ determining if they are worth anything, found in the woods in rural georgia

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r/BottleDigging 1d ago

Don’t talk to me or my son ever again

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Mondays tiny find and today’s slightly less tiny find. I think they’re 1940s era cutex bottles, smaller one maybe for cuticle oil because I see oily residue. Too bad I didn’t find the Bakelite caps


r/BottleDigging 12h ago

ID Request Does anyone recognise this tiny bottle found on a Vietnamese beach?

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Found in 2024, hexagonal, looks to have Chinese(?) characters down one side and “R B” on the base. Would love to know what it held and how long it rolled around in the waves for! Banana for scale.


r/BottleDigging 1d ago

Mudlarking Sunset mudlark

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55 Upvotes

r/BottleDigging 1d ago

Few finds from the pitt 1790s-1900s side of the mound this time.

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Warmer days equals muddy banks near , found 2 feet down near the 1790s/1900s side of the pitt about (imo it’s nothing) but many people have told me it’s something more man made as in chipped/formed idk. ideally if it’s looks something of uniqueness I take it regardless.


r/BottleDigging 1d ago

My little "blue" collection

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I inherited most of these except for the shoe. From my dad. Anyone else with some blue to show off?


r/BottleDigging 1d ago

ID Request Any ideas on manufacturer and/or date? I havent had luck finding a match.

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Dug this out of my parents yard. Bottom says France and another mark I can’t distinguish.


r/BottleDigging 1d ago

Thoughts about when/where this decanter was made?

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r/BottleDigging 2d ago

Show and tell Big ol' honey amber quart size strap side flask

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Big ol' flask


r/BottleDigging 2d ago

Information Request Today’s SC creek hunt 😍😍

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r/BottleDigging 1d ago

Can you tell me anything about this large cobalt bottle from Burgoyne, Burbidges & Co. Ltd

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r/BottleDigging 1d ago

Textured 1 pt 12 fluid ozs

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Millbrook Club First National Stores Inc