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• Before metal caps were invented, bottles were sealed with corks. Often bottles would literally blow their tops if the contents inside were effervescent and produced gaseous pressure, such as champagne or beer. William Painter, a prolific inventor, solved the problem by inventing the ‘crown’ bottle cap, the design still used today. It's called the crown cap because its crimped edges resemble a tiny crown. A year later, it was also Painter who invented the bottle opener. • Milk was originally sold by the dipperful from open cans. Henry Thatcher was standing in line one day in 1883 to buy some milk. The little girl ahead of him accidentally dropped

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her filthy rag doll into the open can of milk. The milkman fished the doll out, then turned to Mr. Thatcher to serve him. Thatcher decided he didn’t need any milk that day after all. The following year he patented the first individual milk bottles with a sanitary seal. Soon all milk was sold in bottles. • Early soda pop bottlers had a serious problem finding bottles that wouldn’t explode when they were jostled or shaken. They had to wait until thicker, heavier bottles could be massproduced before they could safely market their soda products to the public. • In 1913 an official at the Coca-Cola company wanted the design of their bottles to be so distinctive that a Coca-Cola bottle could be recognized in the dark, or even if it was in broken pieces. The prototype of the shapely bottle still used today was introduced, patterned after a cola nut that is bulging at the sides with ridges.

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holy figures, warriors, human figures, and legendary figures began to appear. Later in the 19th century, designs included raised enamels, more colors, and moriage (raised white dots). After World War I, large amounts were exported to the West. Your vase was probably made in the late Meiji period, 1868 to 1912, or the Taisho period, 1912 to 1926. The damage to the handle diminishes the value. If it were in mint condition, it would be worth $100 to $175. * * * I have enclosed a drawing of the mark that is on the bottom of a set of mugs that I found in my mother-in-law’s home when we were helping her downsize. She said she had forgotten about them and doesn’t remember where they came from. The set was packed away in a box and apparently had never been used. They are a tan color and female figures form the handles. Each female is in the state of undressing and one is nude. What can you tell us about our myster y mugs?

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The enclosed picture is of a vase that has been in my family for over 75 years. It belonged to my grandmother who passed away at the age 64 in 1949. Over the years, the vase was handed down to my father and then on to me. The only thing I know about the vase is that it was always in the living room, sitting in a corner of my grandmother’s house. The vase is 15 inches tall and in good condition, except one of the handles has been repaired. If you didn’t know it had been broken, it would be ver y hard to find. I don’t know why I never asked my dad about its histor y, but now it is too late. Anything you Satsuma ware has been made in Satsuma Province, Japan, since can tell me the 17th century. about this vase will be greatly appreciated.

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The mark you provided was used by Dorothy Kindell Pottery located in Laguna Beach/ Corona del Mar, California. She produced pottery giftware, figural household pieces and figurines from the 1940s to 1950s. Your mugs are part of a six-piece set featuring women disrobing with abandon. One in the set is attempting to climb headfirst into the mug. Your mid-20th century mugs would probably be worth $200 to $250 for the set.

Address your questions to Anne McCollam, P. O. Box 247, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Items of a general interest will be answered in this column. Due to the volume of inquiries, she cannot answer individual letters. To find out more about Anne McCollam and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com COPYRIGHT 2016 CREATORS.COM

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