Maine Antique Bottle and Glass Museum

Maine Antique Bottle and Glass Museum Bottle and glass artifacts dug, discovered under water, and hand blown glass articles It emphasizes the historical perspective.

This museum incorporates a hands on approach to artifacts and tools of the early trade. It encourages youth to have a hobby like collecting artifacts of days gone by. Using actual remote underwater cameras, visitors can go on virtual dives and treasure hunts. Youth can cap their own soda bottles, hold old blow rods, see the virtual fire and become certified in antique bottle dating, pricing, and collecting.

This is why small bottles work for me. Limited space.
03/22/2026

This is why small bottles work for me. Limited space.

Ok, I know this isn't about bottles but, I did just release another book. It is available on Amazon. If you are a dog-...
02/02/2026

Ok, I know this isn't about bottles but, I did just release another book. It is available on Amazon. If you are a dog-lover, I hope you'll take a look. Kindle is available but a hard copy is sooo much better!

This collection of 17 photographs in 8x10 black and white are to be sold. Eli Klaman Portland Maine.
01/02/2026

This collection of 17 photographs in 8x10 black and white are to be sold. Eli Klaman Portland Maine.

01/02/2026

I am planning to auction the entire collection of 8x10 photographs of the contents of the Eli Klaman Bottle Shop. Some who see this post may have acquired a portion of the massive lot of antique bottles. I have met several who own or owned boxes filled with unopened local medicine bottles from the 1800s and 1900s. The 17 photographs are in Black & White and were taken by a photographer before the estate was sold. This piece of history should not be kept in storage any longer.

Here are some funnel inks in a color run. Most are from the mid 1800s.
09/25/2025

Here are some funnel inks in a color run. Most are from the mid 1800s.

S***f jars of assorted colors.
07/09/2025

S***f jars of assorted colors.

Procured this unusual 1870s bottle, demijohn, with a million or two bubbles, but the weirdest thing is the top that has ...
06/01/2025

Procured this unusual 1870s bottle, demijohn, with a million or two bubbles, but the weirdest thing is the top that has a different color. The bottle was purchased a while ago at an antique shop and was fully covered in wicker as was the way to keep big demijohns from breaking. The owner took off the wrapped wicker. So the question I pose is, why the different shade?

Picked some sea glass yesterday along Portland's waterfront. Am I the only one that loves to walk the coastline and pic...
03/07/2025

Picked some sea glass yesterday along Portland's waterfront. Am I the only one that loves to walk the coastline and pick up colorful glass. Seems like a forgotten hobby?

Creating marble holders. Those special marbles should be featured I think. These are made from 100 to 200 year old bot...
10/17/2024

Creating marble holders. Those special marbles should be featured I think. These are made from 100 to 200 year old bottles that were damaged but repurposed. I smooth all edges and add feet and pads.

07/17/2024
This will be a great opportunity to bring a "Future Seeker." Also, anyone curious about what makes a successful treasur...
05/05/2024

This will be a great opportunity to bring a "Future Seeker." Also, anyone curious about what makes a successful treasure hunter. June 8th, Augusta's historic Lithgow Library. Bottle collectors and detectorists, inspire your young friends at this event.

Dug today in Brunswick.
04/03/2024

Dug today in Brunswick.

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Naples, ME
04055

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(207) 939-0205

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