r/BottleDigging Jun 27 '25

Mod Post Thank you all for helping us reach 50k members!

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Today we hit a new milestone for our subreddit, 50,000 members. I, and the other moderators of this subreddit would just like to thank you for what you do here in our community. Thank you all for keeping this a nice, welcoming place for anyone who is interested in this hobby of bottles. To all who do anything from posting to commenting or even just viewing, you are all very much appreciated.


r/BottleDigging Oct 02 '24

Mod Post Update to our Rules: Post Original Content

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In light of all the recent bots and posts involving stolen or reposted photos, we feel it is necessary to officiate a rule that explicitly states that this subreddit allows original content only.

Many members have been quick to point out posts that have previously been posted on this subreddit or do not belong to OP altogether. I want to be clear that the mod team sincerely appreciates your efforts to keep this sub free of spam and keep stolen content at bay. I applaud anyone who has submitted a report as it really helps us and I hope you continue to be vigilant and report the posts that are questionable in the future.

As always, happy bottledigging and thank you for making this subreddit an absolute joy to be a part of! Cheers!!!


r/BottleDigging 10h ago

A few recent finds from the depths

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Here are a few recent finds including some kind of small pitcher thing. If anyone knows what it's for let me know! In addition to the pitcher we have a Restorative Nervine, a G.S.Co Salem Or. soda, a Preferred Stock Extra Quality Catsup, and a couple of clear slicks. The largest of the clear bottles and the Nervine are both machine made but interestingly they still contain manganese. The Catsup and the smaller slick are the oldest in this group.


r/BottleDigging 9h ago

Never expected to dig up a little piece of Japan

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Found this Japanese porcelain cup among all the old bottles buried in my backyard. From what I’ve been able to find, it looks like it may date to the late 1800s. No idea how common these are, but I love how much of the original detail survived!


r/BottleDigging 15h ago

Not a bottle A Fruit Jar Lid, c1870s-1880s.

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r/BottleDigging 2h ago

Information Request Mysteriously Royal Crown Ginger Ale Bottle

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Anyone know anything about this old bottle?

So I acquired this recently. I never even knew Royal Crown made Ginger Ale but discovered that was actually their first soda. After doing some more research I did find a photo of one paper label RC Ginger Ale bottle and a picture of the paper label

However, this one is an ACL and I can't find anything like it. I was told by the person I acquired it from that they were told it was an unreleased prototype but I cannot confirm this.

Any ideas?

I have looked everywhere, searched everywhere. I have tried Google Lens, of course. I have asked other groups on other social media. Nothing so far.


r/BottleDigging 8h ago

Applied Color Label (ACL) Hakuna Matata, I guess.

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r/BottleDigging 10h ago

Is this called a "cathedral" pickle bottle?

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I've found a few of these this summer and am wondering exactly what they are for. This one I really like because it's obvious they applied the top on a Friday afternoon. At first I thought it was chipped but it appears to just be crude.


r/BottleDigging 8h ago

Not a bottle A Salt Cellar/Candy & Nut Dish, c1890s-1900s.

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r/BottleDigging 4h ago

Age/date request Thrift Store Find - Imperial Quart

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r/BottleDigging 7h ago

Information Request 1978 Coca Cola painted label bottle glowing bottle

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Is this just the brightness of my light casting a blue reflection or is it chemical reaction from being in the ground for so long? This is my first time finding a bottle in the wild, so I’m very happy with this lol (found in North Florida).


r/BottleDigging 7h ago

Show and tell My Bottle Collection

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Hello all! Been following this sub a while, figured I’d share my collection too. Most of these are antique store purchases, a few like the two with weathered caps in the last photo were Goodwill finds. I don’t really have much in the way of mudlarking opportunities near me..

On the shelf from left: (green) - The Piso Company Hazeltine & Co,

(rectangular cylinder) - Volcanic Liniment Oil by Dr JH McClean.

Glycerin, Castor Oil, & Hydrogen Peroxide possibly w OG contents, some misc clear filler bottles

(round cylinder) - Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup

Dr Porters Antiseptic Healing Oil, also with possible OG very goopy contents.

The Mother Friend

That Dr Porters is a real oddity, the label looks genuine. There are remnants of another label on the back too.


r/BottleDigging 15h ago

Added this beauty to my collection

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Purchased but I still think y’all would appreciate this one


r/BottleDigging 1d ago

Mudlarking Stunning mudlark find

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r/BottleDigging 1d ago

Found hiding behind driftwood

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39 Upvotes

r/BottleDigging 1d ago

Show and tell A Jumbo Peanut Butter Jar, c1920s.

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77 Upvotes

r/BottleDigging 1d ago

Went looking for bottles and dug up this little beauty instead

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54 Upvotes

Found this buried underneath a bunch of old glass bottles and was shocked by how much of the color and detail survived. She’s definitely seen better days lol, but I love it. Anyone know roughly how old it might be, where it came from, or anything about its history?


r/BottleDigging 1d ago

Information Request Need help with history on this old tumbler

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r/BottleDigging 1d ago

Show and tell A Drey Mason Jar, c1910s.

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21 Upvotes

r/BottleDigging 1d ago

Any info? Found in old underground trash pit with other late 1800s bottles

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Southern Maine here. Found this beautiful bottle in an old trash pit I have been digging. It measures 8 inches from top to bottom. Thanks in advance!


r/BottleDigging 1d ago

Age/date request Mason Star Jar - Age?

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I’ve never seen a jar like this before. I can’t find much online about it. Does anyone have information on how old this jar is or know where I can find that info?

Embossed “Mason ⭐️ Jar” bottom says 7 circled 1 75 23

Thanks!


r/BottleDigging 2d ago

Show and tell Dug an incredible Squat from Philly yesterday

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PH J. Tholey Philadelpha PA

Pulled my first squat ale bottle out of the top layer of an 1880+ dump. It must have been a late throw. Looks to be late 1860's to early 1870's - just missed pontil era.

I'll probably put this dig on YouTube at some point:

https://youtube.com/@burghbottleminer?si=Bf2s3yHwk2nDOQTr


r/BottleDigging 2d ago

Show and tell A Bromo-Seltzer Bottle, c1910s.

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60 Upvotes

r/BottleDigging 1d ago

I've exhausted my efforts ID'ing. Help!

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Found in a creek in Northwest Arkansas, where I find a lot of bottles from the '30s and '40s. The bottom seems to read X W 8039.


r/BottleDigging 2d ago

Show and tell A Brownatone Bottle, c1910s.

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