I found this little bottle at a junk shop and no one seems to know what it is or was used for. I have a few ideas but does anyone know for sure. The mark on the bottom says “opi63” or “op163” with the number ’33’ and with a mark I cannot distinguish but which looks like a diamond/oval shape with an ‘s’ inside it and the number ‘6’ next to it???? Maybe it could be put on the “What is it Wednesday” page. I’ve just been so curious with this (somewhat phallic-looking) little bottle. Any ideas? I suspect it’s medical but who knows. Oh, yes, there is no opening or hole it the tip – it is a closed bottle. I’ve included a pic of the internal space leading to the tip. Sorry, it’s not that clear but it’s the best I could do.[attachment]Little bottle 1.jpg[/attachment][attachment]Little bottle 2.jpg[/attachment][attachment]Little bottle 3.jpg[/attachment][attachment]Little bottle tip Clearer.jpg[/attachment]
Yes I did look at the pewter bottles but did not get a chance to look for the maker !! I would agree that they may be snuff bottles which are quite collectable !! No great amount of money but certainly worth keeping !! Will look more today !!
One question,, are you in the U.S ?? It makes a difference when looking for an item !!
Thanks for going to the trouble and looking for this. No, the shape is vertical rather than horizontal and the two sides are more like curves which meet at top and bottom. The ‘S’ in the centre is also vertical between the two arches. It is a very small mark (in the pic it is next to my thumb (bottom right (4 o’clock I did measure it but forgot to include. The base diameter is 1.5 inches (30mm) and the height 5.5 inches (85mm). It does fit perfectly into the ear and I just thought the rest was to hold it. But, one thing…the inside is dirty and looks like it could have had fluid in it at some stage so I am starting to think your idea about it being a normal bottle that;’s melted a little might be right. It also looks like it could have been a screw to bottle as the are what looks like ridges around the tip part. I think I’l accept your explanation. I suppose the thing that interested me were the fact that there were marks on such a insignificant little bottle.
I appreciate your feedback Martha.Have you possibly had a chance to look at my pewter bottles?
See if this site helps you find it
https://www.google.com/search?q=diamond+with+S+inside+on+bottom+of+old+bottle&client=firefox-b&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=BwEk20vKhQ3sHM%253A%252C3y2ePFyObEpw1M%252C_&usg=__UAzpPMM8–ECPbZjm3T2aFc71Os%3D&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj08M-ukdfbAhUFP6wKHRc2B8gQ9QEINTAF#imgrc=BwEk20vKhQ3sHM:
Does it look like the one here ??
The mark on the bottom says “opi63” or “op163” with the number ’33’ and with a mark I cannot distinguish but which looks like a diamond/oval shape with an ‘s’ inside it and the number ‘6’ next to it????
Thanks for your info. Yes, the presence of fire may be a possibility I hadn’t considered. It was, however, amongst a group of old bottles, none that showed any sign of fire influence.
My thought was that it had something to do with the ear canal. Perhaps the bottle was warmed up and inserted to soften wax. I am completely guessing here but that was the only possibility I was willing to put forward. I shall keep digging.
