I pay top prices for collections of old bottles in the categories I seek. I've purchased single bottles as well as more than 100 boxes in a single collection.

I buy from both longtime experienced collectors, construction workers who salvage bottles from work sites, casual collectors, and have helped families settle estates.

I'm mainly after pre-1880 embossed bottles and associated artifacts. I DO NOT buy any machine made bottles, those made after 1900 generally. This includes milk bottles, Coke type soda bottles, Chlorox, etc. More than 95% of the inquiries I get are for these newer, more common bottles. They may be collectible, but I'm not your buyer.

Here are the three GOOD attributes of a collectible bottle:

• Hand blown (seam stops on neck)
• Embossed business names or product descriptions on sides or shoulders
• Pontil scarred bottoms

Here are the three BAD attributes, meaning little interest by most collectors:

• Machine made (seam goes to top of lip)
• Screw tops
• No embossed (or labels) with product or business descriptions

There are exceptions of course, and it can be difficult to discern modern reproductions that might be pontil scarred and hand blown. If in doubt, feel free to send me pics. Pictures of singles or groups can be sent to either my email (privygal007@gmail.com) or texted to my phone (610-329-0055).

Photo Tip: when taking pictures of bottles, set them in a windowsill with natural back-lighting and in lines of 4-10. This way, I can easily see ages, types, and embossing. By setting them in a straight line, it also makes it easy for me to edit your pictures by circling any I might buy, adding notes on estimated prices, and then sending your pics back to you..

If you have bottles that I might buy, I'll give you an estimated price, and I can also share packing videos. I typically cover half of the shipping costs and I pay promply box by box after receipt and inspection. Sometimes I pay a little pay a little more or a little less than estimated, after adjusting for condition upon inspection. For larger collections I sometimes will travel to acquire directly.

• Email: privygal007@gmail.com

• Calls and Texts: 610-329-0055

I strive to reply to everyone. But since I often get dozens of inquiries every day, please understand that if I don't get back to you it's because your items are too new or otherwise don't match my needs.