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    Posted 10 years ago

    popeyehawaii
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    Hi Folks,

    Here are two small bottles I found on Wake Island. They're about 2 1/2" tall and 1" round. The opening is about 1/2" round. There's a seam on both sides from top to bottom. Medical use? Japanese or American?
    What do I have?

    Thanks, Jeff

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    1. Gillian, 10 years ago
      Perhaps start here with your research. http://www.collectorsweekly.com/bottles/medicine-bottles
    2. shareurpassion shareurpassion, 10 years ago
      Apothecary bottles. The tops for these are actually round and clear, a bit larger than a marble... google digger o'dell, he's got a great bottle research site.
    3. jerryn, 10 years ago
      I have two of these. Mine can be dated to 1942 or before. They are Japanese and probably medicinal bottles.
    4. popeyehawaii, 10 years ago
      Thanks Guys for your input on these bottles. I'm thinking they were used by Japanese field medic's during our bombardment of the Island during WWII.
      I'm not a bottle collector so if you guys want them their free!
    5. jerryn, 10 years ago
      I would be happy to add them to my collection if you decide to give them up. My email is jnickelsburg@gmail.com
      Jerry

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