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Please use the Hajji’s Collection menu above to navigate to the reviews or go to the Artist Directory page for a complete list of artists. Below is a portion of my Jeannie bottle collection but so much has been added since this photo was taken. |
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Review Criteria and Methodology: 1. All bottles reviewed are owned by me. All of my Jeannie bottles are painted on antique 1964 Jim Beam bottles like the original prop bottles with the exception of some concept bottles. I only collect bottles painted on the original 1964 Jim Beam bottle not ceramic, porcelain, resin, bronze, brass or any other substance. 2. At no time have I, nor will I accept submissions of bottles for review. It would certainly save a lot of money but I think that allows too much opportunity to receive something prepared for a review that may not be representative of what a regular customer would receive. 3. I evaluate the bottles on fidelity to the original props by comparing each bottle to an archive of television series and movie screen captures, publicity photos and other photos of certified props except in the case of original compositions. 4. Color matters, as many know there is a great deal of variation in the color of Jeannie’s bottle due to different prop bottles, variations in lighting, calibration of broadcast equipment and so on. When possible I use Columbia House video tapes mastered from original master tapes and still photographs. 5. Design work is important as well. Though a good amount of variation existed in the second season bottle the basic design remains the same. I look for the proper number of arches, cobra medallions window filigree and dots as well as the shape size and placement in juxtaposition to the shape and dimensions of the bottle. 6. Attention to detail has mostly to do with how clean the painting is; are their streaks, is the pigment consistent, are the designs clear and visible even from a distance of several feet, is the bottle properly sealed to protect the design work and the quality of the cork and “O” rings around the cork. 7. Since I began the review site I have found this one very critical element to add to my review criteria and that is how well an artist’s work ages. The relative newness of my collection never prepared me for how some bottles would age over time. Look for added comments in the reviews how some bottles are timeless and others are crumbling. 8. When taken as a total does the bottle evoke essentially Jeannie’s bottle as viewed on television. This is actually the most important aspect in my opinion because after all is said and done we want something that looks like Jeannie’s bottle not necessarily an exact match to the original prop. 9. Keep in mind that these are my sole opinions based on my own preferences and judgments. I have done my best to be objective in examining and evaluating the bottles in my collection but beauty is in the eye of the beholder and only you can ultimately decide what is right for you. | |||||
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