Frosted neck w/ full loop handle on Amber jug - unusual?
I posted about this yesterday with just one photo - I now have more...I can't find the post, so I am starting over.
I have never seen a jug with a frosted neck. The full circle loop handle is also somewhat unusual.
2 Questions:
1.) Do these 2 features help date the jug? Manufacturer is Duraglas.
2.) And do either of these features raise the value compared to other amber gallon jugs?
5 comments
mmadigan
·4 months agoA couple of comments.
The bottle was not made by Duraglas. Duraglas is a type of glass made by Owens Illinois. Another example of glass you may have heard of is Pyrex which is a type of glass made by Corning. The mark on the bottom indicates the manufacturer, in your case Owens Illinois. The numbers to the right is the date the bottle was made, numbers to the left indicates the plant that made it and the numbers below is the mold number which is used in quality control.
If you do a google search on "How to date an Owens Illinois Bottle" you will find more than you want to know. One thing to keep in mind the rules are not hard fast rules. The logo on your bottle was changed in 1954 but instead of changing all the molds the molds were used till they had to be repaired or replaced. Bottles made in the mid 60's can be found with your logo. I am not 100% certain but it appears your bottle may date to 1960.
When I saw your bottle, my first thought I have seen this before. My career was teaching chemistry in Higher Ed. The bottle looks like it could have held chemical solvents that you would have ordered from Kodak or other suppliers. The full circle loop makes it easier and safer to carry. I can not recall seeing the frosted glass but it may have been there. I suppose the frosting could be a safety feature (big guess) when you went to pour from the bottle you will be holding it by the neck and the frosting could provide for a better grip so your fingers may not slip. Some bottles of solvent can be about 15 pounds. After going down memory lane there could be different uses like in the food industry holding additives. I seem to recall coke syrup coming in gal bottles.
m_celine
OP4 months agoVery interesting and informative reply, Trailblazer - thank you!
melda58
·4 months agoThere are several guides online to Duraglas antique bottles. Checking these sites would be my suggestion.
Rita
melda58
·4 months agoThere are quite a few like yours listed now on eBay - same handle and marking. Are you sure the frosting you see on the neck is not residue?
Rita
m_celine
OP4 months agoI did see many like mine, but non that have the frosted neck. I am certain that the frosted part was intentional and not from residue. The frosted part is even and crisp lines/definitions.