VERY LARGE AQUA BOTTLE

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I FOUND A LARGE AQUA COLORED BOTTLE. ON THE BOTTOM IS "MCAGSTD 13 G 1935". IT HAS A SEAM ON THE SIDES, BUT NOT ON THE LIP OR BOTTOM. IT IS 48" AROUND, 25" TALL, THE LIP IS 3 1/4" WIDE ON THE OUTSIDE, 2 1/4" ON THE INSIDE AND THE LIP IS 2"TALL. DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT THIS BOTTLE WAS USED FOR? IS IT WORTH ANYTHING, OR IS IT SCRAP? THANK YOU, JEFFREY.

Tom_Sawyer

I Have one too! Except mine says 1944 in the middle. Any idea on value.
GSTD stands for Government Standard. I do not know what MCA stands for.

5 Gallon glass on left and 13 Gallon on right.

Chris

These large bottles are known as demijohns or carboys. They were used, quite simply for holding bulk quantities of liquids of all kinds - mineral water, acids, vinegar, chemicals, etc. Prior to the days of plastic, metal and wood were commonly used. Glass offers an alternative which does not react/break down when in contact with the contents.

Earlier freeblown examples are very collectible and some can be quite valuable. The visual appeal of the shape and the color play a big role in value.

The aqua examples pictured above are plain but still have some value.

Chris