Record every mark before researching
Photograph the front, back, shoulder, heel, base, embossing, city name, date code, manufacturer mark, seams, and lip. Small differences can separate common bottles from better examples.
Measure height and note glass color, label condition, case wear, chips, bruises, cracks, staining, and repairs.
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Upload photos of the front, base, heel marks, city embossing, label, and damage. Start with a free screen before deciding whether a written appraisal is worth it.
Condition is not cosmetic only
Bottle collectors care about chips, bruising, cracks, haze, scratches, label loss, repainting, and cleaning damage. Do not tumble-clean or repaint before value review.
Original caps, crates, carriers, and local provenance can add context, but they should be documented separately.
Use comparable bottles carefully
Compare the same bottle type, city, date range, color, and condition. A rare variant does not set the value for a common bottle that only looks similar.
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Note: We couldn’t find relevant auction comps in our database for this topic right now. If you’re valuing a specific item, try searching by maker/model/material and we’ll expand coverage over time.
What similar items actually sold for
To help ground this guide in real market activity, here are recent example auction comps from Appraisily’s internal database. These matched sales are market context only, not an object estimate or identification, and they do not guarantee a price for your specific discover the worth of history a comprehensive guide.
Shown USD range: USD 275-USD 550. Median of these 5 USD examples: USD 500.
| Comparable | What sold | Auction house | Date | Lot | Source-reported amount |
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JOHN RYAN SAVANNAH GA. GINGER ALE EMBOSSED GLASS BOTTLE | Morphy Auctions | 2025-12-11 | 2117 | USD 500 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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BURR & WATER'S CELEBRATED MINERAL WATERS EMBOSSED GLASS BOTTLE | Morphy Auctions | 2025-12-11 | 2113 | USD 550 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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BURNS & MOON'S SUPERIOR MINERAL WATER EMBOSSED GLASS BOTTLE | Morphy Auctions | 2025-12-11 | 2056 | USD 400 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Charley Ross embossed clear glass perfume bottle | Pook & Pook Inc. | 2024-05-17 | 317 | USD 275 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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4-1/2ft Vintage SST Kist Orange Soda Bottle Embossed Advertising Sign | Kraft Auction Service | 2026-02-01 | 3432 | USD 550 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
How these auction records were verified
Each row retains its exact source URL, lot identity, retrieval time, access result, and immutable record hash. Inspect the public comparable provenance record.
Disclosure: prices are shown as reported by auction houses and are provided for appraisal context. Learn more in our editorial policy.
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