Exhibit 23.1
 
 
 
                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS 
 
 
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement 
(Form S-8) pertaining to the Stock Option Plan for Directors of Owens-
Illinois, Inc. of our report dated February 4, 1994, with respect to the 
consolidated financial statements and schedules of Owens-Illinois, Inc. 
included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 
1993, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 
 
 
 
 
                                          /s/ Ernst & Young LLP 
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                                          Ernst & Young LLP 
 
 
 
 
Toledo, Ohio 
December 29, 1994