Cliff Stunden Collection
Toronto Milks
Cliff Stunden
and his wife Donna were gracious enough to let me into their home to
photograph Cliff's collection of embossed dairy bottles most of
which are from Toronto. The result is here for everyone to view for
themselves. Cliff has hundreds of milk bottles including some rare
and extremely scarce hand finished examples. Those of you with a trained eye will spot
milks not listed, or in different variations then listed in the
dairy books.
Cliff & Donna started collecting glass bottles around 10 years ago,
when digging on their own property to unplug a drain. A large
complex was soon developed next door along with many others in the
neighbourhood which continued to fuel their interest and supply of
bottles. Over time they had to narrow down their collection, selling
off a prized fruit jar collection, along with poisons, sodas, beers
and medicines. Today Donna collects glass ginger beers and Cliff may
be one of only five people who can call themselves a Toronto milk
bottle collector. Cliff has a nostalgic connection to milks with
childhood memories of horse-drawn wagons in Toronto. The Stunden's have
well over 800 bottles on display in their home, and participate at
the Toronto and Cambridge bottle shows.
If interested in buying and selling bottles with the Stunden's, they
can be reached at (416) 466-9601 or through the e-mail below.
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Tim Braithwaite Collection
Primitives & Ginger Beers
When I first
spoke to Tim Braithwaite he had mentioned that he was digging in
dumps 25 - 30 years ago. So I was expecting to meet someone who was
much older than myself. I was surprised to find out that Tim was
about the same age. His father was a treasure hunter and used to
take Tim along on his excursions when he was young. Metal detecting
and coin collecting was part of that early exposure to the hobby.
From the early days of catching rides into Toronto to dig his
favourite spots, to renting property and digging it with a
back hoe, Tim has accumulated extensive knowledge and digging
experience.
Tim’s bottle collecting has evolved over time and in the last six
years he has specialized in collecting ginger beers and with an
additional new focus on primitives in the last year. The 74 images
presented here a test to fact that Tim has acquired many great
Canadian stone bottles. Tim is always in the market for new
acquisitions and can be contacted through the e-mail below.
I would like to thank Tim for inviting us into his home to
photograph his collection and for sharing it here with everyone. |
Paul Huntley Collection
Ontario Milks
Looking at Paul
Huntley's milk bottle collection you wouldn't believe he only
started collecting in 1994 with the purchase of an Aurora Dairy
bottle at an auction. In the past decade he has put together an
impressive collection of about 1,100 bottles both embossed and ACL
many which are considered scarce. Paul's main focus is on Toronto
milks with additions from other Ontario towns.
Originally from the Orangeville / Alton area Paul now resides in
Toronto. In the past I would run into Paul and his brother at
auctions where more often than not we were looking at or bidding on
the same items. Not limiting himself to bottles Paul has countless
milk caps, several 1950's wood crates and Dairy calendars.
I know we are all grateful for collectors like Paul who are willing
to put their collections out there for everyone to see and I would
like to thank him for his contribution to this site. If you have any
inquiries you can contact Paul through the e-mail below.
email:
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Jacques Fauvelle Collection
Select Quebec & Ontario Pieces
Thanks to Jacques Fauvelle of Québec who
generously donated the following images and information. |
Pelee Island Wine Co. Collection
Stoneware of Pelee Island Wine Co.
This collection of Toronto Pottery
Co. stoneware was generously donated by a anonymous Toronto
Collector. Please note that none of the pieces pictured here are for
sale. |
Toronto Pottery Co. Collection
Stoneware from Toronto Pottery Co.
UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME
Images in this collection of Toronto
Pottery merchant stoneware were generously donated by an anonymous
Toronto collector. All pieces are marked on the heel to the Toronto
Pottery Company. Please note that none of the pieces pictured here
are for sale. |
Laurence Graff Collection
Southern Ontario Milks
Laurence Graff emailed me a
while back asking if I would be interested in showcasing his collection
of dairy bottles. Well of course I said yes and after a few email
glitches at my end I finally received all of the pictures your about to
view. Laurence and his son Joe often went on the hunt for bottles from
their hometown of St. Mary's, Ontario and other nearby towns of
Stratford, Mitchell and Tavistock.
I had the pleasure of meeting Laurence at the 2005 Cambridge Bottle
Show. It was sheer coincidence that we were standing in line together,
started to talk and both of us discovered who the other was. Laurence
expressed that he thought everyone would enjoy seeing some of his
bottles. You can contact him if you have any comments through the email
below. I would like to thank Laurence for sharing his collection with
all of us. |
Tom Penny Collection
Sealers & Glass
UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME
Thomas W. Penny
Collector of Rare Early
Canadian Glass
Fruit Jars, Paperweights, Canes
Chains, Whimsies, Pressed Glass
Home: 905 - 765 - 0437
Cell: 905 - 971 - 3915
email:
tmapenny@aol.com |
Tim Maitland Collection
Ontario Milks & ACL Soda Bottles
I had spoke to Tim on a couple of occasions
to discuss my upcoming plan to start a new section on the site that
would cover Ontario dairies. I wanted to make sure that there was enough
interest out there among dairy collectors and to find out if they were
willing to participate in donating their time and collections for the
project. Well Tim was very enthusiastic about the project and sharing
his collection. So in the summer of 2007 we made plans for me to drop by
and photograph his collection. Not only does Tim have a wonderful
collection of milk bottles, caps and other go-withs, he has a wide range
of ACL Sodas and caps covering Ontario and beyond. So what you will find
here is the first real gallery of Canadian ACL sodas on the internet. I
would like to thank Tim for his assistance with Ontario Dairies and for
sharing his collection with all of us. |
Jim Maitland Collection
Ontario Milks, Sodas & Ginger Beers
In the summer of 2007 I was invited to Tim
Maitland's to photograph his collection for the upcoming Ontario
Dairies. Since Tim's father Jim lived nearby I also had the pleasure of
seeing and photographing his impressive collection that covers every
type of bottle known, plus crocks, signs, go-withs etc. I could have
spent days taking pictures but only had a short time due to my impending
3 hour plus trip home. What you will see here is a selection of Jim's
collection including some rare pieces seldom seen anywhere. I would like
to thank Jim for sharing his collection with everyone. Enjoy! |
Glen Phillips Collection
Canadian Druggist Bottles
Over the years I have met Glen Phillips on
several occasions at shows and a club meeting. For those of you who have met Glen you know he
is very knowledgeable, very easy to talk to and he has a great sense of
humour. If you have never met him I'm sure that if you have ever looked up a dairy, druggist,
soda or beer bottle from Ontario, you have probably referred to Glen's
well researched books to locate and date your latest acquisitions.
During one or more of our conversations I mentioned to him about the
showcase and ask if he would be willing to post his collection. Glen contacted me early
in the summer of 2008 and told me that he would be moving out
of the province at the beginning of August. So with only a small window
of opportunity I scheduled a date in July and headed down to Stratford,
Ontario. Glen unlike many collectors, including myself who have
found ourselves short on space and looking for the next spot to stash
our treasures, surprised me to see his collection tidily displayed in
one modest sized cabinet. But size can be deceiving as he has some rare and
amazing druggists and poisons bottles from across Canada. So after three years here is your chance to view his collection. I would
once again like to thank Glen for all his hard work and for letting everyone view his collection. |
Darryl Rice Collection
Ontario Milks & Go-withs
For all inquiries to buy, sell, or trade please feel
free to contact
darryl_rice@ecbw.ca |
Vay Jonynas Collection
Coming late autumn - early winter
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