![]() ![]() The logo has been described by some observers as reminiscent of the planet Saturn, or a representation of an eye. It is listed as “Diamond and oval superimposed (entwined) with I in center” (on page two) although oftentimes, especially on smaller bottles, the center “I” is poorly delineated, illegible or virtually invisible. I receive more inquiries about this mark than any other shown on the site, so I’m picturing it here at the beginning of the “Glass Bottle Marks” alphabetical listings pages. As indicated by the number “7” to the left of the logo, it was made at their main glass plant (O-I plant #7) located at Alton, Illinois. This is a typical example, as seen on the bottom of an emerald green “High Rock” ginger ale bottle bearing a date code of 1952. Note: the picture above left shows the first trademark used by Owens-Illinois Glass Company – from 1929 into the mid- and late 1950s. Entries on some of the more commonly encountered brand and company names (for instance, Bromo-Seltzer) as seen embossed on antique bottles are also included, as I frequently get questions about them. These glass bottle marks are sometimes called “punt marks”, especially within the container manufacturing industry.Īlso included are a number of trademarks, emblems, signatures and logos seen on other types of glassware including tableware and industrial glass items such as railroad lantern lenses. On these five pages I’ve attempted to compile a list of glass manufacturers’ marks found on (primarily) American bottles and jars. ![]() Welcome! I’m interested in the history of the glass industry in the United States, especially the manufacturing of bottles, fruit jars, electrical insulators and tableware. (A thru B listings follow the introductory/explanatory notes, below) Alphabetical List of Glass Manufacturers’ Marks, logos and emblems seen on Antique, Vintage and Modern Bottles, Fruit Jars, Insulators, Tableware and other Glassware, Page One.
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