Tag Archives: Cork

Looking for empty Ink bottles?

Chris R asked: I’m no vintage or antique ink bottle collector. I’m actually looking to buy around 50 empty ink bottles for a decoration project i’m working on. Preferrably with cork sealing. Anyone knows a website or a company that produces these kind of bottles? I’ve already searched the internet but all i could find … Continue reading

Antique Fishing Equipment – Fishing for Treasures

… Old bobbers were made from a variety of materials, although usually they were made from the same material that is used to close wine bottles. You guessed it, old bobbers were made of cork. Bobbers are not nearly as sought after as antique reels, but … Continue reading

i have found a really old bottle of medicine under my floor boards?

steve m asked: it says GUM ARABIC (cleaned) hunter-penrose ltd,wholesale chemists,109 farringdon rd,london EC. this bottle looks really old it still has the cork in the top and the medice inside . it has never been opened. what was this for and the important question is , is it worth anything as i know some … Continue reading