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very old bottles

Description was out picking mushrooms when i found old cabin and dumpsite and it wasn't long before i fell through into privy.it was dry and full off bottles with many more scattered about the swamp.i know nothing about bottles and was throwing them out when a friend told me about your website.are they any good? what do i look for that's worth carrying back down the mountain,pontill mark? it seems the deeper i dig the older the bottles get.  thanks for your time    p.s. i have more pics of old bottles and could send invite link to any email address[link is from Picasa]
Category Antique Bottles
Medium black amber
Distinguishing marks e.roome,troy,ny
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item 5 in.
Date Period early 1800?
Weight 1 lb.
History dug from old privy i found by mistake,i'm so glad it was old and dry
Price Paid (If known) dug from swamp
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