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New Jersey: The Birthplace of the American Glass Industry

New Jersey is the birthplace of the American glass industry

Vanuatu: Sea Foam Treasure Trove of Coke Bottles

A treasure trove of vintage Coca-Cola bottles can be found on the beaches of this remote South Pacific island nation.

Beachcombing Showstoppers

Fiona Dart loves all sea glass but has a distinct affinity with the ever-elusive sea glass bottle stopper.

A brief history of glass stoppers

For as long as there have been bottles and jars, people have come up with ways to close them up to keep the contents clean and safe.

West Indies: Treasure Trove of Black Glass Bottles

European exploration, colonization, maritime trade, pirates, and hurricanes make the West Indies is a treasure trove for black glass!

Glassing Sleuth

Pam O'Brien may never know how a piece of German pottery ended up on a beach in Rhode Island, but it was interesting researching its history.

True Daffy’s Elixir

While True Daffy's Elixir maintains its questionable history, the bottles are now considered a British classic bottle.

Letters from the Sea

There’s something indisputably romantic about finding a message in a bottle upon the beach.

Name Your Poison

Sea glass that has a unique shape, pattern, or color can sometimes be traced to poison and perfume bottles.

Historical Bottle Lip Shapes

Assessing the age of a glass vessel often begins with an inspection of the lip, or opening.

Anatomy of a Bottle

A quick run down of standard terms for the parts of a bottle.

Sprite Delight: National Park Bottles

Learn about these limited-edition, collectible National Park Sprite bottles.

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