Silver Crest Dairy Milk Bottle | 1952 Half Pint | Middle Village Queens NY | Vintage Glass Collectible

A half-pint milk bottle from Silver Crest Dairy in Middle Village, Queens — a family-owned pasteurization and bottling plant operated by the Schwartz family at 80-22 Caldwell Avenue. For decades, Silver Crest was part of the daily rhythm of Queens life, delivering fresh milk across New York City. This bottle dates to approximately 1952 (bottom code: E 52).

Embossing detail: Front: SILVER CREST HALF PINT LIQUID | Back: SILVER CREST REG. SEALED | Bottom: E 52

Dimensions: 4.75" H × 2.5" diameter | Clear glass | Minor surface scratches and light wear consistent with age.

Dairy bottles like this one are increasingly collectible — especially those from named, independently-operated New York dairies that no longer exist. Use it on a farmhouse kitchen windowsill, as a bud vase for a single dried stem or cotton branch, or as part of a cottagecore shelf vignette alongside other vintage glass. A thoughtful gift for anyone with Queens roots or a love of mid-century New York history.

Recovered from the historic shorelines and landfill sites of New York City. Brooklyn Sea Glass hand-selects each piece for its historical interest and display potential.