Cottle Post & Co.

Probably my favorite blob top soda is the Cottle Post & Co. from Portland. These date from the 1879-84 time period, and are very popular due to the pretty colors they were blown in, and of course the embossed "Phoenix' in the embossing pattern. These are normally found in teal shades, from light, to a dark almost "Palmer green". Occasionally, an amber example turns up, but they are considered vary rare in this color. I can account for 7-10 in collections, and several are damaged. Due to the elaborate embossing, and typical usage, the embossing is prone to wear. The theory is that the amber specimens contained cider, where the teal examples held soda or mineral water. The amber western blobs in amber coloration ( Eastern Cider, Crystal ) are cider. This must not have been as popular as hoped, as these amber blobs are rare with the Eastern Cider being more plentiful. Every amber Cottle Post I have seen is the exact same darker amber with none being seen in a light yellow, or olive tone to my knowledge.