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The listing, FANTASTIC OLD POISON BOTTLE has ended.

Up for bids is a beautiful turn of the century to 1920 amber/brown poison bottle.It is embossed with a skull and crossbones and the words:POISON TINCT.IODINE.It measures 2 1/2 inches tall and about 3/4 of an inch at the base.There are no chips or cracks,condition is perfect.These will regularly go for $35.00++ on Ebay if they show up at all!If you have any questions please feel free to ask.Thanks for looking and good luck!

Questions & Comments

where did you get it?

Mar 16th, 2012 at 7:18:57 PM PDT by

Well,about 15 yrs ago a big northeastern storm hit where I used to live.After about two days of wind and especially wave action the storm had eroded a good six feet of bay side bank away and exposed a small cache of bottles;this poison bottle,2 blob top beer bottles,and an old milk bottle.An odd mixture to say the least!!

Mar 16th, 2012 at 8:34:20 PM PDT by

People used to bury their garbage so that explains why they were where they were :) very awesome find I fanned you and will be watching!

Mar 18th, 2012 at 3:29:51 PM PDT by

Very good point.I have a friend that I used to go bottle hunting with and we would try and find out where the old outhouses used to be and get permission to do some digging.Sometimes it would be productive and we would find what,100+ yrs ago,would be considered trash.Thanks and have fanned you also!

Mar 18th, 2012 at 3:43:41 PM PDT by

Thought I would pop in and see how you are doing on this? This is my brother Paul and he knows A LOT about antiques..I've been quite impressed over the years of his knowledge. :-) So, I know you will be checking these messages..now that I have your attention...CALL ME..sheesh!!! LOL

Mar 22nd, 2012 at 8:41:02 AM PDT by

very cool fanned and watching

Mar 15th, 2012 at 7:40:59 AM PDT by

Thank you.This really is a little gem of a bottle.Fanned you back!!

Mar 15th, 2012 at 8:56:55 AM PDT by

very cool!

Mar 16th, 2012 at 7:18:26 PM PDT by

wow, thats awesome! cool story,except for the storm part

Mar 17th, 2012 at 9:34:15 AM PDT by

LOL,true story.It's amazing what a nor'eastern or a hurricane can uncover.Being at the right place at the right time and not minding getting drenched in the process!!

Mar 17th, 2012 at 3:28:46 PM PDT by

awsome i want it F&W&will be bidding

Mar 17th, 2012 at 1:17:15 PM PDT by

Thank you very much!!Good luck and have fanned you in return!

Mar 17th, 2012 at 3:33:31 PM PDT by

Lol thanks Yeah while gardening in back of my parents 170 year old house we would find old bottles and china in certain spots some very old things from before the house was there!

Mar 20th, 2012 at 5:32:05 AM PDT by

Nice!It's always fun to find history in unexpected places.

Mar 20th, 2012 at 5:56:24 AM PDT by

does the seam along side of the bottle go all way up the side to the top of the bottle?

Mar 20th, 2012 at 4:34:44 PM PDT by

No.Actually the seam starts at the mouth of the bottle on two side and down the neck but looks like it terminates about a 1/2 inch down one side of the body of the bottle.I do not see a seam on most of the body or the base.Hope this helps.

Mar 20th, 2012 at 5:37:11 PM PDT by

Just to clarify, does the seam go into the two bands, at the neck of the bottle, one flatter and one more rounded, or are the two parts of the top free of seams?

Mar 20th, 2012 at 6:57:16 PM PDT by

Hmm,not 100% sure what you mean.The seam(s) do go the length of the neck and you can feel them with your fingernail on the outside of the bottle.The inside of the neck,even though you can see the seam,feels smooth.I will try to get a photo of it tomorrow when I can get better light.

Mar 20th, 2012 at 7:20:14 PM PDT by

I wish I had more credits to bid on this. My mother collects bottles but I don't remember her ever having one like this.

Mar 20th, 2012 at 10:48:08 PM PDT by

I have not seen one that was exactly like this.I guess there are several variations.Thanks for looking!

Mar 21st, 2012 at 8:36:06 AM PDT by

Very Cool! :)

Mar 21st, 2012 at 7:12:00 AM PDT by

Thank you!It is a neat little bottle.

Mar 21st, 2012 at 8:32:47 AM PDT by

fanned and watching

Mar 21st, 2012 at 7:47:25 PM PDT by

Thank you,I have fanned you in return!!

Mar 21st, 2012 at 8:12:52 PM PDT by

What part of VA are you in....I live in Lexington ....sounds like you may be near the coast...Hampton ...VA beach area? ??

Mar 23rd, 2012 at 12:07:43 PM PDT by

Actually I am a transplant from the eastern shore of Delaware.Lived there for many years.Now I live more in the hilly part of Virginia about 40 miles south of D.C.Nice area but does not compare to the beaches and bays!

Mar 23rd, 2012 at 2:59:11 PM PDT by

FANTASTIC OLD POISON BOTTLE is in the Antiques category