Top Antique Bottles for Sale: Here’s What to Add to Your Collection

Which bottle is worth saving, and which, if any, would you recycle?

Lauren Thomann is an antique dealer, freelance writer, and editor with 16 years of experience and a B.A. in English and Linguistics. She specializes in antiques (mainly Victorian through Mid-Century), antique jewelry, old house renovations, and lifestyle and home-related content.
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Explore a compilation of my favorite collectible antique bottles for sale. From vintage medicine flasks to age-old soda containers, there is something for every bottle collector. If the bottle sells out before you can get your hands on it, use the information here to find similar glass on other antique marketplaces.


Antique Coca Cola Bottle

Seller Rating

501

This listing features a 1938 Coca-Cola seltzer bottle originating from Santa Maria, California, which is intricately engraved and in excellent condition.

Pros

Vintage Coca-Cola seltzer bottles, especially from specific locations like Santa Maria, can be hard to come by.

Cons

This antique bottle is on the higher end for most collectors.

Antique Minard’s Liniment Bottle

Seller Rating

12

This 1900s Minard’s liniment bottle historically contained medicinal ingredients to alleviate muscle aches—and it has its original box.

Pros

At just $12, the bottle offers great value for a historical collectible.

Cons

The box and label shows signs of wear, which might detract from its aesthetic appeal for some collectors.

Art Deco Scent Bottle and Vanity Kit

Seller Rating

1,199

This 1920s Art Deco bottle collection from Asprey was made in London and features silver-capped scent bottles and vanity items.

Pros

The lot includes a set of 8 pieces, making it a rare and comprehensive collection.

Cons

Compared to smaller sets available, this is priced at a premium, which might be a consideration for budget-conscious collectors.

(2) Antique Malt Whiskey Bottles

Seller Rating

71.18

This listing offers two amber Duffy Malt Whiskey Co bottles from the 19th century, etched with its logo and lettering.

Pros

The medicinal bottles are in good condition with no chips or cracks.

Cons

The item caters to a specific niche of collectors, which might limit its broader appeal. They are relatively easy to find.

Restored Red Seltzer Bottle

Seller Rating

184

Here is a vintage red seltzer bottle from pre-1940s Argentina, hand-dipped in red and meticulously restored. It features its original etchings and metal neck detailing.

Pros

The restoration process enhances the bottle’s aesthetic appeal, ensuring it retains its vintage charm while being in excellent condition.

Cons

Since the bottle has been restored, it does not retain all of its original features, potentially affecting its value for purist collectors.

Antique German Liquor Bottle

Seller Rating

66

This antique German bottle, approximately 10 inches tall and from the early 1900s, features an original, slightly tattered paper label. It’s believed to be an old liquor container.

Pros

The bottle’s 8-sided design and original paper label appeal to collectors.

Cons

The original paper label is slightly tattered, which might detract from its overall aesthetic for some.

Antique Bottle Lot

Seller Rating

95

Here’s a set of 8 vintage bottles (instant collection!), including brands like Lysol, Laxol, Singer, Milk of Magnesia, Coca-Cola, Florida Water, and Barry’s Tricopherous, all of which were excavated from the Panama Canal area and date back to the 1930s to early 1960s.

Pros

Despite being excavated, the bottles are in commendable condition with clear etchings and labels.

Cons

Some bottles show signs of haze, spots, or stains due to their age and excavation process.

(2) Antique Amethyst Milk Bottles

Seller Rating

95

This listing is for a pair of amethyst milk bottles from Slawson Decker Sheffield Farms in New York. Their unique color is attributed to the manganese content in the glass, dating them to no later than 1920, when such material was used.

Pros

Both bottles are clearly labeled with the company’s name and have a full monogram, adding to their authenticity.

Cons

Some bottles show signs of interior clouding, bubbles, and minor chipping, which might detract from their overall aesthetic for some.

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