flasherr
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Put the purple one out in the sun light and it will possibly turn it a darker purple giving it a little more value or a tleast more eye appeal.
The beer probably dates post 1900, but before 1915. The Sloan's Liniment appears to be machine made, post 1920 but possibly post 1930.I just joined the sight and I am a novice collector. I have a few bottles here and I was wondering if anyone could help me with the age, rarity and or value of the three bottles. Thank you -John
Agreed, the beer is likely early-mid 1910s. The Home Brewing Co, Indianapolis existed from 1891-1918. From 1897-1905 it operated as "The Home Brewing Co of Indianapolis". In 1905-1918 it operated once more under the name listed on the bottle.Hi John, welcome to the forum.
Your first bottle I can date to around 1920 or so. I don't think the "F" will add anything to the value, but people who collect bottles from that town or state will know about the value and rarity. They are the collectors who would be interested in that bottle.
The Sloans is a common 1920-1930 era bottle that has no general collector value, but might get you a fiver at a yard sale if you were lucky.
The last bottle is a 1900 era flask for booze, most likely. It also has little value mainly because they are common when unembosssed. If it had a saloon or other name on it, it would change the desirability and the value.