What was WT& Co?
Whitall Tatum, based in Millville, New Jersey, produced bottles, jars, and vials throughout much of the 19th century. The company produced special-order prescription bottles for hundreds of pharmacies across the USA. Bottles were embossed with their names and addresses and also marked “W.T. & Co.” on the base.
How do I identify my bottle manufacturer?
Find the Markings
The side of the bottle may be printed with the product or manufacturer’s name, and this can be helpful in identifying your find. Also turn the bottle over. Many bottles have marks on the bottom, and these are important signatures of bottle manufacturers.
How much are insulators worth?
A: Insulators sell between $2-$400 depending on the age, color, manufacturer, and condition. However, very rare insulators can sell for higher prices.
How do I know if my old bottles are valuable?
The Age of the Bottle
While not all old bottles are valuable, an older bottle is more likely to be worth more than a newer one. Seams and pontil marks are two of the ways you can determine a bottle’s age. The pontil mark is the mark at the bottom of the bottle where it was attached to the glass blower’s pontil rod.
What kind of old bottles are worth money?
15 Most Valuable Antique Bottles
| No | Name | Price Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maurice Marinot Acid-Etched Glass Bottle | $3000 |
| 2 | Victorian Porcelain & Silver Scent Bottle | $1,314.50 |
| 3 | Chelsea Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Figural Scent Bottle | $2000 |
| 4 | Chelsea Porcelain Double Scent Bottle: Monkeys | $2,750 |
What is the rarest insulator?
10 Most Valuable Glass Insulators Worth A Fortune
| No. | Name | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vintage Insulator Rare Slag glass | 1972 |
| 2 | Aqua Star 162 Glass Insulator | 1920s |
| 3 | Antique Ice Blue Glass insulator CD 145 | 1912 |
| 4 | Hemingray PAT 1871 Lightening Insulator | 1871 |
Are old insulators worth any money?
On average, these glass insulators tend to sell for around $20, though there are special instances where insulators can sell for significantly more than that. Generally, the insulators that sell for more are rare, either because of their manufacturer or their color.
What are the most collectible bottles?
The 10 Most Rare and Valuable Antique Bottles
- Coca-Cola Modified Prototype Bottle.
- Coca-Cola Oversized Display Bottle.
- Coca-Cola Christmas Bottle.
- California Grapine Syrup Bottle.
- Mobiloil A Oil Bottles Rack. 1911.
- Cosmopoliet J.J Melchers Bottle. The 1870s.
- Giant Owl Drug Bottle. The early 1900s.
- Allens Red Tame Bottle. The 1890s.
What kind of glass bottles are worth money?
Colored glass is typically more valuable than clear glass; in fact, a colored glass bottle can easily be worth $1,000 or more than the same bottle featuring clear glass.
How do I know if my bottles are valuable?
What is the oldest insulator?
Macky: The very earliest insulators were lightning rod insulators. One of the interesting things about insulators is that they parallel the development of electricity. Before people were making electricity, insulators were being used to support grounding rods, just channeling electricity to ground, protecting houses.
How do you determine the age of an insulator?
Look for a circle with an A in it. If it is followed by two numbers, the first number is the mold number and the second number is the year +1900 the insulator was made. For example, (A) 39 49 means the insulator was made in 1949 with mold #39.
What bottles are worth a lot of money?
Are old insulators worth anything?
Which insulators are worth the most money?
10 Most Valuable Glass Insulators Worth A Fortune
| No. | Name | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vintage Insulator Rare Slag glass | $875 |
| 2 | Aqua Star 162 Glass Insulator | $750 |
| 3 | Antique Ice Blue Glass insulator CD 145 | $589 |
| 4 | Hemingray PAT 1871 Lightening Insulator | $760 |