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Fine Nevada Milk Bottles NV - Tonopah,Nye County - c1900 - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Western Americana Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Fine Nevada Milk Bottles NV - Tonopah,Nye County - c1900 - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles
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Two gorgeous milk bottles from the Pioneer Dairy of Tonopah. George McKenna and Bart McGee owned and operated the Pioneer Dairy until they sold to the Serventi brothers in 1910. These two rare milk bottles are among the finest known Nevada milk bottles. 1) A 9.5” tall, ribbed “One Quart” bottle. The slug is embossed “Pioneer Dairy/ McG & McK/ Tonopah Nevada” and the bottom is embossed “DeLaval”. Clear glass, very faint purple hue developing, one small chip in bottom. Several small bubbles throughout body. Beautifully clean. 2) A 5.5” tall, ribbed “Half Pint” bottle. The slug is embossed Pioneer Dairy/ McG & McK/ Tonopah Nevada” and the bottom is embossed “DeLaval”. Clear glass with bold purple color developing. No chips or bubbles. Pristine. - Jacobitz Collection -59801