To some people, antique glass bottles are just stuff that takes up space on the windowsills of the kitchen. They really don't appreciate the time and effort that went into producing of these precious objects. They don't realize all the craftsmanship needed to make these vintage bottles which were often handmade. Of course there are many more reasons why somebody would be interested in antique glass bottles than just the way they were made.

Antique glass bottles are truly a part of history. Various types of glass bottles tell us a story about particular industry, historical period and the way of life. For instance, antique medical bottles tell us how far the medical industry has progressed as many medical elements are now being stored in plastic bags. Having a look at an antique bottles can take you decades back. There are antique bottles from the pharmaceutical industry that have the name of the chemical and even poison warnings worked right into the bottle's design.That is so different from bottles today where all the signs are printed on adhesive labels and put on the bottles.

One could very well say that antique botttles are a part of true Americana. Old Coca-Cola or Pepsi-Cola bottles can remind us of the time when they were sold in glass bottles and were enjoyed at a real soda counter. Other sorts or antique glass bottles that are extremely valuable to collecters include whiskey bottles, vinegar bottles,torpedo bottles, cosmetic bottles, and especialy beer bottles. The most valuable antique bottles are the ones in good, but also unusual shape. Colour is also very important determinant of value, some colours are more valuable than others. Colors with highest value are yellow and olive greens, cobalt and teal blues, yellow, purple, and green. Some antique glass bottles can have extremely high value, they can be sold for literally tens of thousands of dollars.

There are many antique glass bottles that are appreciated for their design and workmansip. For example, bitters are an old kind of medicine that were made from herbs and roots. The were called bitters because of their bitter taste. The bottles that were used to store bitters were often shaped like log cabins, ears of corn, women's figures, or even a pig. These types of antique glass bottles are appreciated for their various colours as well as their shapes. You just can't see so much detail and effort put into a bottle any longer. Just imagine a bottle of Mrs. Butterworth's syrup and you will have an idea of what antique bottles looked like.

Antique bottles can be found all across the United States. Good locations include ghost towns, old dumps, old houses, old homesteads, antique stores and the campsites on the trails that the early pioneers used to cross the United States.It is a good idea to visit the National Bottle Museum before you start treasure hunting for antique glass bottles. It's address is 76 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY.

Many of the most valuable bottles were produced in the 1800s, they were of course handmade and visually very appealing. Lining colored bottles up against windows can really reflect sunlight and brighten up a kitchen. I hope I helped to fire up the passion for collecting antique glass bottles somewhere deep in your heart and that you will start your treasure-hunting journey. I wish you best luck with it.