Travelers Companion Flask

By Joesgarage585, 29 June, 2009
Description

The bottle is labeled on one side in raised letters, Travelers Companion with an eight pointed star in the center and on the opposite side the bottle is labeled in raised letters, Ravenna Glass Company with the eight pointed star in the center. I would like to know the value of this bottle if any one can let me know

Category
Antique Bottles
Medium
Hand blown glass
Distinguishing marks
Ravenna Glass Company
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
4 x 7 inches
Date Period
Around 1860's
History
Whisky flask made by Ravenna Glass Co. in Ravenna Ohio around 1860. The bottle was found sealed inside a wall in an old farm house in Michigan that was built in the mid 1860's.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
0.00
For Sale?
No
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Joesgarage585

16 years ago

Does any one know the value of this bottle? I have checked on many web sights but only found the Ravenna Glass Company history and some pictures of some similar bottles, but I have found no bottles like this for sale or any thing that might sugest what this bottle may be worth.

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pontil

8 years 9 months ago

Hello! Your flask looks like a pint and has an iron pontil. Condition is EVERYTHING when it comes to flasks and bottles, but your looks to be in good condition with some minor staining, or maybe it's just a shadow? Any wear, chips, scuffs, scratches, etc. can impact the value greatly. Your example also has a cool crooked neck which adds to it's appeal. In general, aqua Ravenna pints tend to sell in the $250-$450 range, again dependent upon condition. Other colors (amber and green) can go for a thousand, to a few thousand dollars and up! Hope this info helps!  

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Best,

Doug

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