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Bottle #66: Standard Bottling Works... Never Sold
artifact active p3
Bottling location: San Antonio, Texas. Marked with the unusual slogan phrase 'Never Sold' (likely referring to bottle-deposit/ownership policy). Suggested collector price: $10.00-$12.50.
Next action: None.
artifactthree-rivers-glassbottlecollector-catalogsan-antonio
Why Track This
The “Never Sold” phrasing is a small but useful physical illustration of the bottle-ownership norms described elsewhere in this collection — bottlers retained ownership of their branded bottles rather than selling them outright, which is also why using someone else’s branded bottle was illegal.
Current State
Marked “Standard Bottling Works…Never Sold,” San Antonio, Texas. Suggested price range: $10.00-$12.50.
Next Action
None.
Notes
Cross-reference: three-rivers-glass-company notes on the payment-on-delivery/branded-bottle ownership model.