Small Milk Bottles Appraisal

Vintage Miniature Glass Milk Bottles

This is a collection of six vintage miniature glass milk bottles, likely dating from the mid-20th century. These bottles feature a traditional flared rim and a squat, bulbous body design typical of individual creamers or small dairy samples. The material is a clear soda-lime glass, which exhibits some cloudiness and surface residue consistent with age and storage. Each bottle bears red pyroglaze (applied color label) lettering; while partially obscured in the image, the text includes the word 'SONS,' suggesting they served as promotional items or restaurant-use creamers for a specific local dairy. The glass construction shows slight variations in thickness and minor molding seams, indicating mass production for commercial utility. In terms of condition, the rims appear mostly intact, though there is visible surface wear, light scuffing, and persistent internal staining that would require careful cleaning. There is a slight amber-toned discoloration around some of the top rims, which may be residue from old paper caps or general atmospheric patina. These items represent a classic era of Americana and dairy history, often sought by collectors of kitchenalia or advertising memorabilia.