FACTORY FLAWS GALLERY

This is a selection of misprint/mispunch crowns from various factory production lines. Most were accidentally printed off-center or had two or more brands printed on the same top. Some had the brand accidentally punched on the underside of the crown.  These crowns were never placed on bottles. In fact, the factory would usually destroy these crowns and plates. I collect these because they are rare, much like coins, stamps or baseball cards with errors. My thanks to Dennis Smith of the United States and Kees Booij of the Netherlands for many of these one-of-a-kind crown treasures.

August 12, 2003