bglov85 This bottle has been passed down through my family for 2 generations now, and has just reached my hands. I would love to find out more about it. There is foreign lettering in a spiral from the top downwards, and, as shown in the picture, it has 3 of the same marking on the top and bottom and around the back of the bottle.
historic It would be really helpful to know exactly what the writing is on the bottle! One cannot tell what it is from the photo. Also, what is the color? Clear? Other color? Describe the base - smooth or rough? Photo?
bglov85 the colour is pale green, and the letters go in a spiral from the top downwards, with no gaps other than the first 3 letters, the letters are: DIE KEISSERLICHEPRIVILEGIRT ALTONATIOCHEWKRONESSENTS confusing!!! the glass, including the base, is smooth with two seams, one either side, and the glass is thick the markings can only be described as two back to back c's with little squares in the middle?? thanks :)
historic A German medicine bottle. You'll find a discussion of this bottle here http://www.antique-bottles.net/forum/m-51477/mpage-1/tm.htm#51605 Despite the fact that several have been found in New England, I believe that this is most likely a European bottle. Chris
historic The answer lies here. Get someone to translate this page from German to English http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kronessenz