Free antique bottle appraisal
Use a free screener first when you need to identify an antique bottle and decide whether condition, color, maker, age, or rarity justifies a professional appraisal.
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Use the free screenerStart an appraisalQuick value checklist
- Check age clues: pontil mark, mold seams, lip finish, closure, glass color, embossing, label, and base marks.
- Identify use: medicine, poison, soda, whiskey, perfume, scent, snuff, milk, ink, bitters, jar, or decorative bottle.
- Document condition before cleaning: chips, cracks, staining, haze, sickness, label loss, residue, and stopper fit.
Key value drivers
Antique bottle value is shaped by age, category, color, rarity, embossing, label survival, stopper, maker, provenance, and condition. Some antique bottles are modest; others need expert review because material, historical context, or rarity can change the market.
Auction evidence from Appraisily's database
These records are market examples, not final appraisals. They show why antique bottle category and condition need careful review.
| Category | Sale | Date | Lot | Realized | What it shows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antique perfume bottle | Kavanagh Auctions | Apr. 25, 2026 | Antique Art Nouveau Green Silver Overlay Glass Perfume Bottle | CAD 180 | Style, overlay, and condition matter. |
| Snuff bottle group | Kavanagh Auctions | Apr. 25, 2026 | Lot Of Three Antique Chinese Snuff Bottles | CAD 70 | Groups need item-by-item identification. |
| Bohemian glass bottles | Ripley Auctions | Apr. 29, 2026 | Antique Bohemian Glass Perfume Bottles and Vase, 6pc. | USD 90 | Decorative glass needs maker and condition context. |
When to use the free screener
Use the free screener when you do not know the bottle type, age, or risk level. Move to a professional appraisal if the bottle may be rare, insured, part of an estate, intended for sale, or connected to a collection.
Photo checklist
- Full front, back, base, lip, neck, shoulder, embossing, label, closure, stopper, color in daylight, and scale reference.
- Close-ups of pontil, mold seam, chips, cracks, stain, haze, label loss, repairs, residue, and packaging.
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