Lot of 5 Vtg Clear Glass Bottles Owens-Illinois Duraglas Mini Apothecary Jars For Sale

Item Specifics

FieldValueTypeBottles, Mini Jars, Apothecary VialsQuantityLot of 5MaterialGlassColorClearMaker MarksOwens-Illinois (Diamond I Symbol), Duraglas ScriptHeight RangeApprox. 3" to 3.75" TallFeaturesEmbossed Base Markings, Stippled Bottoms, Assorted ShapesConditionPre-owned vintage conditionItem Weight1.71 lbs (27.36 oz)

Item Description

Lot of 5 Vintage Clear Glass Bottles & Mini Apothecary Jars (Owens-Illinois / Duraglas)

Up for sale is a vintage lot of 5 small clear glass bottles and jars featuring distinct embossed maker marks and production codes on the bases. Perfect for antique bottle collections, propagation vases, crafting, or rustic home decor displays.

Included in Lot:

• 1 Square Duraglas Jar: Stands approx. 3.5" tall with "Duraglas" script embossed along the bottom edge and base codes

• 3 Round Mini Jars / Vials: Range from approx. 3" to 3.75" tall; features Owens-Illinois trademark logos (I inside O / diamond mark) and stippled base borders

• 1 Flared / Hourglass Mini Vase: Stands approx. 3" tall with a smooth hourglass contour

• Condition: Pre-owned vintage condition. No major cracks or large chips detected. Shows minor age-appropriate wear, surface hazing, and faint manufacturing seam lines consistent with age. Please inspect all photos for exact base markings and measurements.

• Item Weight: 1.71 lbs (27.36 oz)

1. Square Duraglas Spice/Apothecary Jar (~3.5" Tall)

• Age Classification: Vintage (1940s – 1950s)

• Dating Features:

  • Stippled Ring: The knurled/bumpy base edge was introduced around 1940 for automated conveyor lines.

  • Machine Mold Seams: Continuous machine seam runs all the way up through the threaded finish/lip.

2. Round Jar #1 with Owens-Illinois Logo & "19" Base Code (~3.25" Tall)

• Age Classification: Vintage (Circa 1939 – 1949)

• Dating Features:

  • Date Code "19": Flanked numbers on Owens-Illinois base codes from this period designate plant location and production year (most likely 1939 or 1949).

3. Round Jar #2 with Owens-Illinois Logo & Stippled Edge (~3.25" Tall)

• Age Classification: Vintage (1940s – 1950s)

• Dating Features:

  • Diamond I Symbol: Authentic Owens-Illinois logo used prior to the mid-1950s transitional redesign.

  • Stippled Rim: Bumpy texture along the outer bottom rim places production in the 1940s or later.

4. Tall Round Vial / Wide-Mouth Bottle (~3.75" Tall)

• Age Classification: Vintage (1930s – 1950s)

• Dating Features:

  • Full Machine Mold Lines: Mold seams run uninterrupted over the flared lip, confirming automated machine manufacture (post-1915).

  • Embossed Base Numbers: Deeply embossed single-digit mold/catalog numbers match standard mid-20th-century glass container production.

5. Hourglass / Flared Mini Glass Vase (~3" Tall)

• Age Classification: Vintage (Mid-20th Century, approx. 1940s–1960s)

• Dating Features:

  • Smooth Base: No pontil scar (ruling out pre-1860s antique status).

  • Machine Seams: Faint vertical mold seams indicate automated production rather than hand-blown glass.

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