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14-JAN-2008

9th place
Out of the Past

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Two bottles and an oil lamp...tokens of years gone by. The shorter bottle is a replica of a very old Coca Cola bottle.
The taller one is a "Codd" bottle and is truly very old. Codd bottles were invented in 1872 by Hiram Codd.
These bottles were filled upside down and sealed by a marble inside; children often broke the bottles to get the marble out.
For the story and a closer view of a Codd bottle, click here and scroll about half way down the page.

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Guest 24-Jan-2008 01:44
Thanks Daniel, I very much appreciate that nice comment!
Daniel Bollag23-Jan-2008 08:11
Beautifully "warm" image with just the right amount of sharpening: I love it! -- db.
Guest 23-Jan-2008 00:54
Thank you so much Helen, Sky and Lora; I appreciate your comments!
lac111 21-Jan-2008 07:39
Except for the exceptional clarity, this looks like it could have been taken many years ago. I love the beautiful soft light that just illuminates every curve and turn of the various glass shapes. Beautiful work Art. Lora
Sky 19-Jan-2008 03:22
Bottles - a wonderful, nostalgic image of the past. Love that oil lamp. Beautiful curves and colors in this superb shot. And thank you for the story behind the photo.
Helen Betts16-Jan-2008 19:49
A very lovely composition and great light as well. And thank you for the explanation! That Coke bottle really amazed me!