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Antique Bottle Value Research Checklist

Value research improves when the bottle is documented well enough to find truly comparable examples.

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I recorded height, width, capacity, and color in neutral light. I photographed all sides, the finish, heel, and base. I transcribed every embossed word, number, and symbol. I identified the likely bottle type and intended use. I estimated a manufacturing date range from multiple clues. I documented chips, cracks, bruises, staining, repairs, and case wear. I searched exact embossing and spelling variants. I found completed sales for closely matching examples. I checked whether the color or variant is genuinely scarce. I considered venue, shipping risk, and regional collector demand.

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