How to Identify Bottle Caps
Bottle caps, also called crowns or crowncaps by collectors, are categorized by the source, lining and country of origin. The condition and uniqueness are also factors in identifying bottle caps. Some sources of bottle caps are beer, soda pop, water, wine and juices. There are brewer and bottlers worldwide. Metal, plastic and ceramic are some material used in manufacturing bottle caps. Close examination will give you all the information needed to identify bottle caps.
Instructions
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Read the brand name on the crown. Review all words and distinguish the font used to see what information about the cap can be ascertained. The source of the beverage is easy to find from the logo.
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Write down the material used to make the bottle cap and its color.
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Look at the crown to determine whether it's a pop-off or twist-off variety. Pop-off caps are unlikely to have threads inside. Twist-off caps have threads inside.
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Look at the underside of the cap and see what lining was used to make the cap. Older crowns have cork linings. Newer versions have linings of plastic, paper, foil or other materials.
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Find the crowncap's country of origin if it's foreign. The Bottle Cap Index, which lists collections from around the world, often has pictures of bottle caps included on individual web sites.
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Enter any determining search words into the database on the Crowncap Collectors
Society International, or CCSI, website. This site helps with identification by location, brand and other descriptive words associated with a particular crown.
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Assign a condition to your bottle cap. Note if the caps are used, unused or if they have a special commemorative status.
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References
- Photo Credit bottle caps image by Christopher Walker from Fotolia.com
