The Champion

[Royal]

I found an old fruit jar called "The Champion" in the bottom of the St Clare River, between the US and Canada, back a few years ago and was wondering if any of you bottle nuts could give me any information on it.

I know it is not common but when was it made, where was it made and how rare is it. It has a chip in the lip.

Anothe interesting bottle I found in a local lake is a B Stroh bottle. It was made from 1882 - 1902 the historian at Stroh told me. Perfect shape.

Lots of nice stuff still out there

 

[Piperboy]

HI Royal .I Checked My Books But ITs Not There.Ive Heard The Name Before It Might Be A Good -one.I Looked Thru My Collection But No Luck.Those Old Jars Are Great Does It Have A Lot Of Whittle Marks.Sory Royale But I'll Keep On The Case And Get Back To You . Jim

 

[Royal]

That is the one I dug and just threw aside. I had found a bunch of inks and other meds on that dive and had my dive bag full. I found a couple more small bottles and looked around for something to put them in, there was the Champion. I just filled it up and eventually went to shore.

The Champion was the rarest of the bunch.

 

[Alabama Jim]

According to the Red Book #6,it is "The Champion Pat. Aug 31,1869" it had a ground lip,glass lid & iron yoke clamp.Its aqua in color and complete its value when the book was published was $200.00 to $225.00.

 

[Piperboy]

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[Royal]

you are right. I think said it was clear but now that I think about it, I think it was a light aqua color. It is not in perfect shape but what the heck, I just threw it away at first and only retrieve it to carry my inks in

I appreciate your and Pipers help. I have a bunch of bottles I have found while diving but they are packed away because if my dang house ever sells am moving up here permanently

 

[Brian(upstateNY)]

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