Walk The Walk of Antique Bottles in Panama

To the antique bottle hunter/collector, one of the greatest assets they could poses, would be an authentic detailed descriptive narrative covering the desired area to be searched, and would be dated to prove the antiquity of any finds.

One can readily realize the real value of such an document, when you allow yourself to be drawn back in time, immerse yourself into the social economic conditions that existed at that period, and being able to accept conditions as they existed.

A good "hunter" must be able to mentally regress in time to perceive the area as it must have been in the time period they select. This may not be easily accomplished for some that have trouble voiding their minds of the present tense, unable to shut out the sights and sounds of current surroundings, comforts and security.

For those that are able to "slip back in time", the rewards will begin to present themselves by allowing the "present" obstacles to fade from their vision and perceive the elements as they might have been, mentally establishing and following those roads, routes, trails and habitation sites mentioned in the document. Here, one must allow patience to be the leader. Without it, your efforts will be for naught.

With the knowledge gained from your readings, you can now, with logical reasoning begin to take those first steps to walk the walk of antique bottles in Panama.

Your guide will be one who has walked this  walk, though he did use a mule to do the walking, his detailed record allows you to walk with him as he narrates his adventurous journey across the Isthmus of Panama in 1851.

As this trip could take from one to four or more days to complete, there were several rest stops and over night facilities to accommodate the travelers. Herein lies a bonanza of antique bottles, pottery ales and other items. It must be noted that there are no remains of any of those facilities, however many of the sites do yield great finds if the hunter is diligent in his research.

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Why so Many People Have Turned to Collecting Antique Bottles

Bottles since ages have been used to hold liquids, medicines, beer, fruits, jams and many more contents. Old bottles have always fascinated people who are admirers. Collecting ancient and vintage bottles has become a hobby and a large number of people pursue the same. There are several reasons why antique bottles are a fascination and they are as follows;

Antique bottles are old and were made by hand and not by machines. Bulk manufacturing was not even known during that period. The value of the bottle also depends on its rarity and the period for which it remained in a good condition. The number of rare bottles is not very large and hence they are extremely valuable. Antique bottles were manufactured in all shapes and sizes. A bottle shaped in a bizarre way is more appealing than a square or a round one. Flasks found in myriad colors and shapes interest many people.

Earlier bottles made were very crude in appearance. And this crudity has become the major cause of the popularity of the antique bottles. Quality was of foremost importance rather than its aesthetic aspects. Also usefulness was very important and hence an unparalleled beauty and aura of the bottles was created which cannot be created by machines. Hence antique bottles have a different aesthetic aspect.

Antique bottles have a number of variations in respect of material. Some bottles are made of pure glass, some mixed with other materials, some having protruding designs and many more such creations. The more disfigured and crude the bottle is, the more is its value. Sometimes the name and all the other details of the original owner of the bottle is also engraved on it which further increases its value. Color of these bottles also plays a very important role. The antique bottles were made of several distinctive color combinations. Such colors cannot be found today as the bottles are machine made.

People collecting antique bottles prefer to store the bottles in an ordered way. That is using some nomenclature or symbols. This helps them to identify the era from which the bottle is, its importance and many other more details.

The earliest bottles were found to have originated in the year 1790 in Europe. Since then a number of variations have been made to manufacture bottles in terms of size, shape, color and material. Later the automatic bottle making machine was invented and these man made bottles became antique pieces. Antique bottles have a subtle value and hence are popular.

Antique bottles have found their place in the homes of many popular and rich people. The value of these bottles is estimated from their age and quality. Various web sites host bids to sell these valuable antique pieces. Different auctions are also held to exhibit and sell the bottles. European countries in large hold such auctions. People from different places of the world attend these auctions in the interest to get hold of these invaluable pieces which remind them of the glorious and precious past.

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To some, old bottles are just junk taking up space on the windowsills of the kitchen.  They truly don't appreciate the craftsmanship that typically went into making these items, which was usually done by hand.  Of course there are other reasons why someone would be interested in antique bottles, and it has to do with more than just how the bottles were made.

Antique bottles are truly a part of history.  The different types of bottles tell a story about a particular industry or way of life.  For example, medicinal bottles tell us how far the medical industry has come since many elements are now stored in plastic bags.  Seeing an old glass IV bottle can take you back decades.  There are antique bottles from the pharmaceutical industry that have the name of the chemical and even poison warnings worked right into the bottle's design.  This is so different from items today where everything is printed on adhesive labels and attached to the bottle itself.

It can be said too that antique bottles are a part of true Americana.  Old Coca-Cola or Pepsi-Cola bottles can remind one of the time when sodas were actually sold in glass bottles and were enjoyed at a real soda counter.  Other types of antique bottles that are valuable to collectors include vinegar bottles, whiskey bottles, torpedo bottles, cosmetic bottles, and of course beer bottles.  To collectors, a bottle that is in good shape and that is an unusual shape or color is very valuable and some can sell for literally tens of thousands of dollars.

Bitters Bottles

There are of course antique bottles that are appreciated for their design and workmanship.  For instance, bitters are an old type of medicine that were made from herbs and roots and were called that because of their bitter taste.  The bottles they were contained in were often shaped like log cabins, ears of corn, women's figures, or even a pig.  These types of antique bottles are valued for their different colors as well as their shapes.  You just don't see that much detail put into a bottle any longer!  If you can imagine a bottle of Mrs. Butterworth's syrup, you have an idea of what old bitters bottles were shaped like.

Antique bottles can be found all across the United States.  Good locations include ghost towns, old dumps, old houses, old homesteads, antique stores and the campsites on the trails that the early pioneers used to cross the United States. 

Bocksbeutel Bottles

Before you start treasure hunting for these valuable antiques I suggest that you pay a visit to the National Bottle Museum at 76 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY, to learn the early bottle making methods.  The museum sponsors a antique bottle show every June and dealers and collectors from all over the world attend.  At the very least you can visit the museums web site. 

Many of the more valuable bottles were produced in the 1800s and were handmade and no two are exactly alike.  Bottles are appreciated for their look and for the visual appeal they have.  Lining colored bottles up against windows can really reflect sunlight and brighten up a kitchen.  But more than just visually appealing, antique bottles are truly part of history.  For antique lovers, bottles are an important part of any collection and can be very valuable.

Happy Treasure Hunting.

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