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    Posted 9 years ago

    trunk_junkie
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    I picked up this bottle recently because, to me, it was unusual. The bottle itself is 10" tall. I've never seen a cap like this either. It has no label on it and I have no clue what the "logo" is on the cap itself. If anyone can identify it, please let me know. Thanks so much for any help.

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    1. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 9 years ago
      You sure don't give many details or decent pix. Kind of looks like a Grosch beer bottle with a "lightning" cap. I can't remember the early names for the cap, but "lightning" should get you there on search. These caps are still used on a few bottles, so age is hard to find without any details. If the letters are in relief, you should be able to read them & give something for us to work with. Without that, it's just a bottle!
    2. trunk_junkie trunk_junkie, 9 years ago
      Hi Blunderbuss2, that's just it...the bottle itself is plain. There are no markings, labels, raised letters or anything on it to give a clue as to what it is. It looks like a beer bottle and there is a bottle that uses that kind of cap. Research shows that the cap is a Grolsch Style (flipper) Amber Swing Top Bottle. There is no information as to the logo that is on the "flipper" cap on this bottle, however. I don't know how I could give better pictures than the ones I already have posted.
    3. trunk_junkie trunk_junkie, 9 years ago
      I have added a third photo showing the bottle laying on its side focusing on the top of the cap with the logo on it. The 2nd pic was a "zoomed in" version of the third. Hope that helps.
    4. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 9 years ago
      What colour is the bottle? No relief lettering or numbers on the bottom?
    5. trunk_junkie trunk_junkie, 9 years ago
      No, nothing on the bottom. The color is a deep amber....
    6. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 9 years ago
      Sounds like you will have to rely on luck. Bon chance!

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