norman c. heckler & company auction 94: the mccandless collection of early glass, bottles &...

The Thomas McCandless Collection

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Live Auction 94Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 11 A.M.Internet Bidding Begins September 28, 2011

Norman C. Heckler & Company

The Thomas McCandless Collection Session I: A Live Public Auction of Early Glass, Bottles, Flasks, Advertising, Pottery, and Glass Production Tools



9:00 AM - 11:00 AMPreview a live “country barn” auction - 82 McCandless Collection items that will be auctioned off at 11:00 am.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PMOld-Fashioned Tailgate Party, Antique Bottle and Glass Swap - In the Heckler hayfield. Free setup.

12:30 PMFree country “cook out”. Food and beverages served to all in attendance.

Throughout The DayShop through our small antique shop housed in our Civil War era auction barn. Sample several New England traditions including Woodstock Orchard’s fresh apple cider.

Mark your calendars for our largest event ever!

Thomas McCandless Memorial Event

12th Annual Columbus Day Weekend EventWoodstock, CT - Saturday, October 8, 2011

11:00 AMParticipate in the live auction of 82 McCandless Collection Items.

12:30 PM - 3 PMA preview of our upcoming October 19, 2011 & February 1, 2012 McCandless Absentee Auctions. A timely opportunity to view these items!



Reference KeyReference initials and numbers used in the descriptions of this catalog refer to the following publications:

AG Antique Glass and Bottles, Willy Van den Bossche, 2001.AP Glass In Early America, Arlene Palmer, 1993. Barret Bennington Pottery and Porcelain, Richard C. Barret, 1958.B/K The Glass Industry in Sandwich, Raymond Barlow and Joan Kaiser, 1989.C Ink Bottles and Inkwells, William Covill, 1971.D American Sarsaparilla Bottles, John DeGrafft, 1980.Du Collector’s Guide to Poison Bottles, Roger Durflinger, 1973.G (Flasks) American Bottles & Flasks (PartVIII), Helen McKearin and Kenneth Wilson, 1978.G (Blown Three Mold) American Glass (Chapter VI), George S. and Helen McKearin, 1941.H American Bottles in the Charles B. Gardner Collection, Norman C. Heckler, 1975.NCH The Blaske Collection of American Flasks, Norman C. Heckler, 1983.NCH II The Blaske Collection: Part II, Norman C. Heckler, 1983.K Poison Bottle Workbook, Rudy Kuhn, 1988.KW New England Glass & Glassmaking, Kenneth M. Wilson, 1972.L The Red Book of Fruit Jars, No. 9, Douglas M. Leybourne, Jr., 2001.Lee American Glass Cup Plates, Ruth Webb Lee and James H. Rose, 1948.LRB The Complete Book of Lightning Rod Balls, Mike Bruner and Rod Krupka, 1995.McK American Glass, George S. and Helen McKearin, 1941.MW American Bottles & Flasks and Their Ancestry, George McKearin and Kenneth Wilson, 1978.N Great American Pontiled Medicines, Frederick Nielson, 1978.Na Barber Bottles with Price, Robert Namiat, 1977.P The Glass Gaffers of New Jersey, Adeline Pepper, 1971.PG Pittsburgh Glass, Lowell Innes, 1976PME Pontil Medicine Encyclopedia (Second Edition), John Odell, 2007.R/H Bitters Bottles, Carlyn Ring and W. C. Ham, 1998.RD Understanding Antique Wine Bottles, Roger Dumbrell, 1983.RH Collecting Barber Bottles, Richard Holiner, 1986.T Collectors Guide to Saratoga Type Mineral Water Bottles, Donald Tucker, 2006.TH Two Hundred Years Of American Blown Glass, Helen and George McKearin, 1949.U Collectible Character Bottles, Authur Umberger, 1969.Z Ketchup, Pickles, Sauces, Betty Zumwalt, 1980.

- The dash is generally used to indicate that the descriptions are on opposite sides of the bottle or flask./ The slash is used to indicate that the descriptions are on different lines or surfaces of the bottle.


A Live Public Auction of Early Glass, Bottles, Flasks, Advertising, Pottery, and Glass Production Tools

Auction 94 - Session I: Preview: Thursday, October 6th & Friday, October 7th ~ 12 P.M. to 7 P.M. Day of Sale ~ 9 A.M. to 11 A.M.

Live Auction Date: October 8, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. Eastern TimeInternet Bidding Begins: September 28, 2011 at 9:00 A.M. Eastern Time

Copyright Norman C. Heckler & Company 2011All Rights Reserved

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CONDITIONS OF SALE - SESSION I

1. Live Auction: The items in this catalog will be sold at unreserved live auction on Saturday, October 8, 2011.

Internet bidding will be available for this auction from 9 AM, Wednesday, September 28 through 12 PM Noon, Friday October 7, 2011. On the day of the live sale, all internet high bids will be converted to absentee bids for the live sale. The high bid for each item in the internet portion of the auction will set the opening bid for that item at live sale. The internet high bid on an item will be converted to a absentee bid and will bid competitively with the live attendees and/or other absentee bids left for this auction.

A bidding example. An internet bidder enters a bid of $500.00 on an auction item. Through competitive internet bidding in the period starting September 28 through Noon on October 7th the lot results in a high bid of $400.00. That bid would then be converted to an absentee bid for the live auction on October 8th. The bidding would start at $400.00 on this lot and the absentee bidder would continue to participate up to the maximum of the bid left through internet bidding. In this example the internet bid was $500.00 and would continue, if required, up to that maximum.

2. Descriptions: Norman C. Heckler & Company has made every attempt to describe correctly the property being sold. Descriptions are guaranteed to be accurate as regards authenticity, age, condition, and measurements to within one-fourth inch, as represented in this catalog. In describing damage, exterior wear or manufacturer’s flaws that in our opinion, do not significantly detract visually or monetarily from the value of the item are not listed and will not be considered for refund. The Auctioneers reserve the right to make verbal corrections and provide additional information from the block at the time of the sale.

Absentee bids will not be executed on items which are found to be other than described in the catalog.

3. The Auctioneer has the right to reject any bid and to advance the bidding at his absolute discretion; if he determines that any opening bid is not commensurate with the value of the article offered, he may reject the bid and withdraw the article from sale, and if, having acknowledged an opening bid, he decides that any advance thereafter is not of sufficient amount, he may reject the advance. The highest bidder acknowledged by the Auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the Auctioneer shall have the sole discretion in determining the purchaser or may offer the article for resale. Should there be any dispute after the sale, the Auctioneer’s record of the final sale shall be conclusive and binding.

4. Preview : Items for Session I may be viewed by appointment on October 6 & 7, 2011 from 12 PM to 7 PM Eastern Time and the day of the sale October 8, 2011 from 9 AM - 11 AM Eastern Time. 5. Bidding Procedure: 1. Prior to the Day of the Sale: Bidding on an item may be done on our internet site - www.hecklerauction.com.

2. Day of Sale: Bidding on an item may be done in person or by absentee bid that can be left with the auctioneer.

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The highest bidder shall prevail. It is the sole right of the auctioneer to settle any dispute between bidders and to regulate the bidding procedure. The auctioneer reserves the right to refuse any bid believed not to have been made in good faith.

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Successful internet and absentee bidders will be notified by mail.

At the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer the Buyer shall assume full risk and responsibility for the Lot. All purchases must be paid for and removed from the premises immediately after the sale unless prior arrangements to hold them have been made with the Auctioneers. Internet and absentee bidders can either pick purchases up at our offices or arrange to have the items shipped through USPS. If you are a Connecticut resident, a 6.35% sales tax will be added to your bill, unless you provide Norman C. Heckler & Company with a tax exemption permit. Sales tax is also applicable to out of state buyers who pick up their purchases at our location unless you have a tax exempt number from Connecticut or your state on file with us. Purchases will be shipped only after full payment has been received. All items will be shipped via United States Postal Service. Shipping, handling and insurance are extra. Our charges for shipping (excluding foreign shipments) are $20.00 for the first item, $9.00 for each additional item together with extra insurance costs ($0.60 per $100.00). Oversized or heavy items may incur additional shipping charges. We encourage you to plan for a pickup of your items at our offices.

7. Refunds: No Refunds will be given to buyers in attendance or buyers who have viewed item and left an absentee bid. For internet buyers refunds will be given at the discretion of the Auctioneers. Items purchased must be examined and a request for refund made immediately upon receipt of the item or items. Since opinions can differ, particularly in the matter of condition, the Auctioneers will be the sole judge in the consideration of refunds. Refunds requested on the grounds of authenticity must be made within 15 days of the date of the auction, and such refund requests must be accompanied by at least one supporting statement in writing from an authority recognized by the Auctioneers. Absolutely no returns after 30 days of the closing of the sale. It is the Auctioneers sincere intention to consider any reasonable request for a refund.

8. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms.

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1. “Good / Game” And Stag - Willow Tree Pictorial Flask, probably Coffin & Hay Manufacturers, Hammonton, New Jersey, 1840-1860. Brilliant aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (some minor exterior high point wear). GX-1 Strongly embossed brilliant glass. $225-450

2. “Bennington / Battle” Pottery Figural Book Bottle, Bennington Pottery, Bennington, Vermont, 1840-1880. Brown, tan and dense green mottled glazes, ht. 5 5/8 inches; (1/8 inch flat surface enamel flake). Barret plate 411 D $175-350

3. Cathedral Pickle Jar, possibly Crowleytown Glass Works, Crowleytown, New Jersey, 1860-1866. Square with beveled corners and fancy cathedral arches, aquamarine, outward rolled mouth - smooth base, ht. 14 1/4 inches; (some light interior stain). MW plate 73 #5 $125-250

4. “Washington” And Bust - “Jackson” And Bust Portrait Flask, Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1830-1850. Brilliant light olive yellow, sheared mouth - tubular pontil scar, pint. GI-31 Brilliant beautiful color, extremely strong embossing. An exceptional example. $300-600

5. A Target Ball And A Rifle Ball, England, 1880-1900. Square pattern above and below plain center band, sapphire blue and cobalt blue, rough sheared mouths, dia. 2 5/8 inches and 2 1/8 inches. Fine condition, beautiful colors. $150-300

6. Double Eagle Historical Flask, probably Louisville Glass Works, Louisville, Kentucky, 1840-1860. Brilliant aquamarine, sheared mouth- tubular pontil scar, quart. GII-26 A big, clean, beautiful bottle. Good impression and fine deep aquamarine color. $125-250

7. “Chesnut Grove / Whiskey” Flattened Handled Whiskey Jug, America, 1840-1860. Yellow amber with an olive tone, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - tubular pontil scar, ht. 9 3/8 inches. H #1156 Fine condition, unusual color. Ex Robert Anderson. $150-300

8. “Baltimore” And Monument - “Liberty / & / Union” Historical Flask, Baltimore Glass Works, Baltimore, Maryland, 1840-1860. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (pinhead mouth flake, some interior neck scratches). GVI-3 Listed by McKearin as very rare. This example has a 2 inch long strip of glass laid over the medial rib, adjacent to the “B” in “Baltimore”, an error by the glassblower. Fine condition. $250-500

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9. “Balto” and Monument - “Fells Point” and Sloop Historical Flask, Baltimore Glass Works, Baltimore, Maryland, 1840-1860. Greenish aquamarine, sheared mouth - tubular pontil scar, half pint; (some exterior high point wear particularly on the sails of the sloop). GVI-2 Ex Sam Laidacker. $100-200

10. Two “E.G. Booz’s / Old Cabin / Whiskey.” Figural Bottles, one original and one reproduction, probably Whitney Glass Works, Glassboro, New Jersey, 1880-1890, 1930-1940. Rectangular cabin shape, shades of yellow amber, applied sloping collared mouths - smooth bases, quarts; (the period example is cracked extensively). GVII-3 Ex Pardoe collection. $100-200

11. Lot Of Four Early Fancy Cologne Bottles, dancing Indians, lyre, fancy scroll and fireplace with clock, America, 1840-1860. Aquamarine and clear, tooled mouths - pontil scars, ht. 4 3/4 inches, 5 3/8 inches, 5 5/8

inches, 5 3/4 inches. Similar to MW plate 111 #1 & #7, MW plate 108 #10 and an unlisted example Bright, clean, crisp examples. The Indian example is a deep aquamarine. $200-400

12. Target Ball, “WW Greener St Marys Works Birmm & 68 Haymarket, London”, England, 1880-1900. Diamond pattern above and below embossed center band, sapphire blue, crude, jagged sheared mouth, dia. 2 5/8 inches. $150-300

13. “C” Scroll Flask, America, 1845-1860. Light blue green, applied collared mouth with ring - pontil scar, pint. GIX-25 Fine condition, beautiful color, strong embossing.Particularly long neck. Ex Sam Laidacker. $200-400

14. “Berkshire. Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. In the form of a Berkshire pig, deep golden amber, ground mouth - smooth base, lgth. 10 1/2 inches; (3/4 inch epoxy mouth repair, epoxy repair on the mold seam under the chin of the pig). R/H #B81 Displays well. Purchased from Jim Cope. $200-400

15. Eagle - Tree in Leaf Historical Flask, Kensington Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1830-1850. Brilliant greenish aquamarine, sheared mouth - tubular pontil scar, pint. GII-41 A great example. Clean, strong impression. $150-300

16. Eagle - “Willington/Glass/ Co.” Historical Flask, Willington Glass Works, West Willington, Connecticut, 1860-1873. Yellow olive, applied double collared mouth - smooth base, half pint; (small potstone bruise next to the “C” in “Conn”, 1/16 inch flake from the base). GII-63 Good color, strong embossing. $100-200

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17. Eagle - Cornucopia Historical Flask, America, 1840-1860. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - tubular pontil scar, half pint; (a light interior stain ring near the shoulder should clean easily). GII-46 Bright, strongly embossed example. $200-400

18. Sheaf of Wheat - “Westford Glass Co” Pictorial Flask, Westford Glass Works, Westford, Connecticut, 1860-1872. Yellow olive, applied double collared mouth - smooth base, half pint. GXIII-37 Fine condition. Includes a partial early label “Spirits of Camphor / J.S Raymond, M.D, / City Drug Store, / Ogdensburg, N.Y.”. Good color, fine embossing. $150-300

19. Cathedral Pickle Jar, probably Crowleytown Glass Works, Crowleytown, New Jersey, 1860-1866. Square with beveled corners and extremely fancy cathedral arch designs, aquamarine, outward rolled mouth - smooth base, ht. 14 inches; (a light interior stain near the base). MW Plate 73 #6 Beautiful, big, fancy. Good condition. $125-250

20. Eagle - Stag Historical Flask, Coffin & Hay Manufacturers, Hammonton, New Jersey, 1840-1860. Greenish aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (some exterior high point wear mainly on the body of the deer, light stain ring at mid-body should clean easily). GII-49 Strongly embossed example, good color. $250-500

21. Lot Of Four Barber Bottles, possibly America, 1870-1920. Generally bulbous forms with long necks, shades of amethyst and peacock blue with multicolored enamel decoration, tooled mouths - three with pontil scars, ht. 6 1/2 inches to 8 1/4 inches; (some minor paint loss). RH page 48 left, RH 89 right, form similar to RH page 73 right and form similar to Na plate 10 bottom left Pretty bottles, fine condition. $200-400

22. Target Ball, “Ira Piane’s Filled Ball Pat. Oct 23 1877”, America, 1877-1900. Golden amber, rough sheared mouth, dia. 2 5/8 inches. Filled with feathers. $200-400

23. Eagle - Morning Glory Historical Pottery Flask, probably Midwest America, 1840-1860. Tan and brown glazes, pint; (some minor glaze flaws). GII-19 Old and handsome. $300-600

24. “FA & Co” And “Union” Clapsed Hands - Cannon Historical Flask, Fahnstock, Albree And Company Manufacturers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1860-1870. Light citron, applied collared mouth with ring - smooth base, half pint. GXII-42 This great little bottle has everything; good embossing, fine light unlisted color and good condition. Ex Roy Brown collection. $400-800

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25. Masonic - Eagle Historical Flask, Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1820-1830. Clear yellow olive, sheared mouth- tubular pontil scar, pint; (some minor exterior high point wear). GIV-18 Clean crisp color, very attractive bottle. $200-400

26. Lot Of Three Calabash Flasks, “Kossuth” And Bust - Tree, Soldier- Daisy and Hunter - Fisherman, America, 1845-1860. Pale green and aquamarine, applied sloping collared mouths- pontil scars, quarts; (some very minor exterior high point wear and minor interior stain spots). GI-113, GXIII-5, GXIII-15 Bright examples, the Kossuth has an interesting light color. $150-300

27. “The / Fish Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. In the form of a fish, golden amber, small tooled round collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 11 3/4 inches; (embossed lettering is somewhat weak). R/H # F46 Fine condition, good bright example. $175-350

28. “History / Of / Bourbon Co” Pottery Figural Book Bottle, Midwest America, 1840-1880. Blue glaze, ht. 7 inches; (3/8 inch chip from one back cover tip). A fine looking, early book bottle. $200-400

29. “Isabella / (Anchor) / Glass Works” - Glass Factory Historical Flask, Isabella Glass Works, New Brooklyn, New Jersey, 1840-1860. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, quart; (weakened embossing). GXIII-55 Purchased from Mrs. Stumpf. $200-400

30. “Bay Rum.” Barber Bottle, possibly America, 1870-1920. Inverted conical form, milk glass with multicolor painted scene of a cabin, mountains and trees, ground mouth with pewter screw cap - smooth base, ht. 9 1/2 inches; (cap has some minor damage, top of ground mouth has 1/4 inch flat flake covered by pewter closure). RH page 17 right The paint decoration is in excellent condition. $150-300

31. Cornucopia - Urn Pictorial Flask, probably a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1845-1860. Light yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (some light exterior high point wear). GIII-12 $100-200

32. Lot Of Four Fruit Jars, “ARS”,”W.W.Lyman”, a reproduction “Mason’s / Patent / Nov 30th / 1858”, and a “Millville / Atmospheric / Fruit Jar”, America, 1870-1890. Cylindrical, aquamarine and yellow amber, tooled mouths with appropriate closures - smooth bases, three quarts and a 1/2 gallon; (ARS and Millville have minor mouth chips). L #94, L#1588-1, L#1787, and L#2181 The amber Mason jar has an incomplete manufacturing process (blowover), still having the blown portion of the jar attached to the top of the jar. A real rarity. $300-600

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33. Masonic - Eagle Historical Flask, Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1820-1830. Brilliant clear olive with a hint of yellow, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (some minor high point wear). GIV-24 A brilliant little bottle, good color, strong embossing. $200-400

34. Lot Of Fifteen Christmas Lights, America and Europe, 1860-1890. Various forms, patterns, sizes and colors, tooled and ground mouths - smooth bases, ht. 3 inches to 4 1/4 inches; (some with minor chips, one has 1/2 inch fissure). Beautiful colors. $300-600

35. Cornucopia - Urn Pictorial Flask, Lancaster Glass Works, Lancaster, New York, 1840-1860. Aquamarine, applied double collared mouth - tubular pontil scar, pint. GIII-17 Bright example, strong embossing, fine condition. $125-250

36. Sheaf of Wheat - Star Handled Calabash Flask, probably Sheets & Duffy Manufacturers, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1845-1860. Rootbeer amber, applied collared mouth with ring - iron pontil mark, quart; (lower handle attachment crack extends two inches to either side of the handle attachment into the molding of the draped neck). GXIII-45 Displays well, beautifully formed handle and rigaree. Good color. Ex Sam Laidacker. $125-250

37. Pottery Figural Book Bottle, probably Bennington Pottery, Bennington, Vermont, 1840-1880. Tan and brown glazes, ht. 7 3/4 inches. Barret plate 411 B Fine condition. $200-400

38. “General Washington” And Bust - “T.W.D” And Eagle Portrait Flask, Kensington Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1830-1850. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (some interior scratches, probably professionally cleaned). GI-16 Strongly embossed. $100-200

39. “Perrine’s (Apple) / Ginger” Medicine Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Square with roped corners, golden amber, tooled sloping collared mouth- smooth base, ht. 9 5/8 inches. H #2142 $100-200

40. Eagle - Grapes Historical Flask, probably Coffin and Hay Manufacturers, Hammonton, New Jersey, 1840-1860. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint. GII-56 A crisp, brilliant little bottle. McKearin lists it as rare. An exceptional example. $250-500

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41. Summer Tree - Winter Tree Pictorial Flask, possibly Baltimore Glass Works, Baltimore, Maryland, 1840-1860. Aquamarine, sheared mouth- pontil scar, half pint; (some very minor interior haze near the base). GX-16 An exceptional little example. McKearin does not list this flask with a sheared mouth and pontil. Ex Pardoe collection. $100-200

42. Seeing Eye Masonic Flask, a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1860-1870. Olive amber, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, pint; (some minor exterior high point wear). GIV-43 Good bright color, good condition. $250-500

43. Hunter - Fisherman Pictorial Calabash Flask, probably Whitney Glass Works, Glassboro, New Jersey, 1845-1860. Brilliant yellow amber, applied sloping collared mouth - iron pontil mark, quart. GXIII-4 A beautiful color, strong embossing. Ex J.G. Laidacker collection. $400-800

44. Two Sandwich Cologne Bottles, Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1820-1860. A blown three mold example and a twelve sided example, cobalt blue and amethyst, tooled mouths - pontil scars, ht. 6 inches and 4 3/4 inches. Beautiful colors, fine condition. $200-400

45. “Washington” And Bust - “Bridgeton, New Jersey” And Taylor Bust Portrait Flask, Bridgeton Glass Works, Bridgeton, New Jersey, 1840-1860. Brilliant aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (1/2 inch medial rib crack). GI-24 Brilliant glass, strong embossing. Ex Marvin Carter collection. $100-200

46. “Dr Petzold’s / Genuine / German / Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1870. Modified log cabin form, yellow amber, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base, ht. 10 1/4 inch; (embossed lettering slightly weakened). R/H #P78.5 Beautiful light color, listed as rare. Ex Don Keating collection. $125-250

47. Two Target Balls, France and America, 1878-1890. A “Van Gutsem a St Quentin”, diamond pattern above and below embossed center band, cobalt blue, sheared mouth, dia. 2 1/2 inches. Together with a “GTB / Co / Sept 8. 1878/ Patented” plain pitch ball, black, dia. 2 7/8 inches. Both in fine condition. $125-250

48. “Isabella / (Anchor) / Glass Works” - Sheaf Of Wheat Historical Flask, Isabella Glass Works, New Brooklyn, New Jersey, 1845-1860. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (1/4 inch interior mouth bruise, some minor exterior high point wear). GXIII-56 McKearin lists this bottle as rare. A bright, clean example. $150-300

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49. Eagle - Morning Glory Historical Flask, Midwest America, 1840-1860. Ice blue, sheared mouth - tubular pontil scar, pint; (somewhat weakened impression, some exterior high point wear). GII-19 Good color, fine flask. Ex Garbish collection. $350-700

50. Lot Of Two Pottery Figural Book Bottles, “Coming Thro’ / The Rye” and an unmarked example, Midwest America, 1840-1880. Blue glaze and tan and brown glazes, ht. 5 inches and 6 1/2 inches. One example has a sticker “George S. Kearin / Collection / Of / American Pottery / No. 200”. Fine condition. $500-1000

51. Double Eagle Historical Flask, Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1840-1848. Yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint. GII-71 Bright clean bottle, good color. $200-400

52. “Millville” - “Hitall’s Paten” Fruit Jar, America, 1860-1880. Cylindrical, aquamarine, applied collared mouth with glass lid and iron clamp - smooth base, half pint. L#2185, except measurements do not match either L#2185 #1 or #2 Interesting, rare, fine condition. $250-500

53. “Suffolk Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. In the form of a Suffolk pig, yellow amber, double collared mouth - smooth base, lgth. 10 inches; (two 3 1/2 inch cracks starting at the snout continuing into the body). R/H #S217 Beautiful color, displays well. $125-250

54. Sailboat - Stellar Motif Pictorial Flask, probably Joel Bodine and Sons Manufacturers, Bridgetown, New Jersey, 1840-1860. Ice blue, inward rolled mouth - tubular pontil scar, half pint; (professionally cleaned with some remaining light scratches). GX-8 Pretty light color, good embossing, rare color. Ex Charles Dacenzo collection. $250-500

55. Target Ball, “ Dr. A. Frank Charlottenburg Glashutten”, Germany, 1880-1900. Diamond pattern above and below embossed center band, yellow with an olive tone, crudely sheared mouth, dia. 2 1/2 inches; (1/4 inch mouth bruise). $200-400

56. Lot Of Four Medicine and Food Bottles, “By the / Kings/ Royal / Patent”, “Jewett’s / Nerve / Liniment”, label only “Compound Tincture of Myrrh / Or / Hot Drops.” and a “F. Ientz / Phila.” - “Mustard / Factory”, America, 1840-1860. Aquamarine, inward rolled mouths - pontil scars, ht. 2 3/4 inches, 3 inches, 3 7/8 inches and 5 1/8 inches. Fine condition. Good bright, early bottles. $150-300

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57. Eagle - Grapes Historical Flask, possibly Coffin & Hay Manufacturers, Hammonton, New Jersey, 1840-1860. Aquamarine, sheared mouth- pontil scar, quart; (some light exterior high point wear). GII-55 Bright, clean, strongly embossed example. $100-200

58. “Doctor / Fisch’s Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1866-1880. In the form of a fish, light yellow amber with the base and the head in a light amber, small tooled round collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 11 1/2 inches; (1/8 inch bubble burst on the “r” of “Ware”). R/H #F45 Good color. $150-300

59. Cathedral Pickle Jar, America, 1860-1880. Hexagonal with fancy cathedral arches, pale green, outward rolled mouth - smooth base, ht. 13 1/2 inches; (some inside stain, a shallow 3/4 inch bubble burst near the base, a small potstone in one plain panel with 1/32 inch legs). Similar to MW plate 73 #10 Good color, light staining could easily be cleaned. Purchased in a Cape Cod shop. $100-200

60. “Success To the Railroad” and Horse and Cart - Eagle Historical Flask, Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1830-1848. Olive amber, sheared mouth - tubular pontil scar, pint; (some exterior high point wear). GV-8 Strong embossing, fine color, good condition. $250-500

61. “Seaworth / Bitters / Co. / Cape May / New Jersey / U.S.A.” Figural Bitters Bottle, America, 1860-1880. In the form of a lighthouse, aquamarine, tooled sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 11 inches; (base has been broken away, mouth chips). R/H #S81 Acquired at the Golden Nugget. $250-500

62. “Benjamin Franklin” And Bust - “T.W. Dyott. M.D.” And Bust Portrait Flask, Kensington Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1830-1850. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, quart. GI-96 Bright clean example, strongly embossed. $300-600

63. Lot Of Three Freeblown Chestnut Bottles, New England, 1780-1830. Yellow olive, yellow amber and forest green, tooled applied mouths - pontil scars, ht. 5 1/4 inches, 7 1/2 inches and 10 1/4 inches; (some minor exterior high point wear, large example has large potstone flaw). Early New England bottles in a wonderful gradation of sizes. Large example is Ex Charles B. Gardner collection. $400-800

64. Lot Of Three Early Peppersauce Bottles, America, 1840-1860. Two hexagonal and a square example with fancy cathedral arches, aquamarine and light blue green, applied collared mouths - pontil scars, ht. 8 1/2 inches, 10 5/8 inches, and 8 5/8 inches. Similar to McK Plate 74 #1 and #2 Fine condition, bright clean examples. The square example has beautiful color. $150-300

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65. Washington - Taylor Portrait Flask, encased in a leather pouch, Dyottville Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1840-1860. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (some minor leather blemishes). GI-53 Rare with leather binding. Ex Lipincott collection. $400-800

66. “Columbus” And Bust - Reverse Plain Portrait Flask, America, 1890-1900. Oval with six rows of diamond diapering on each side, colorless, ground mouth with metal screw cap - smooth base, half pint. GI-127 McKearin lists this flask as scarce. Fine condition with strong embossing. Ex Pardoe collection. $125-250

67. Lot Of Four Barber Bottles, possibly America, 1870-1920. Generally bulbous forms with long necks, amethyst and pale blue with multicolored enamel decoration, tooled mouths - pontil scars, ht. 7 inches to 7 3/4 inches. Fine condition, beautiful colors. $250-500

68. “Washington” And Bust - “Baltimore Glass Works” And Taylor Bust Portrait Flask, Baltimore Glass Works, Baltimore, Maryland, 1840-1860. Aquamarine, inward rolled mouth - tubular pontil scar, pint; (1/4 inch iridescent bruise at the top of the “a” in the word “Glass”, a light interior stain line near the base). GI-17 Bright, crisp example with strong embossing. $150-300

69. “Hutchins / And Mason / Keene / NH / Water. Proof / Blacking” Bottle, probably Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1840-1860. Square, light olive amber, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 5 3/4 inches; (severely cracked). McK plate 227 #11 Rare. Acquired at the Laconia, New Hampshire show. $250-500

70. Eagle And “Louisville, KY / Glass Works” - Reverse Plain Historical Flask, Louisville Glass Works, Louisville, Kentucky, 1860-1870. Body is ribbed with the exception of the eagle and embossed lettered panels, aquamarine, applied collared mouth with ring - smooth base, pint. GII-36 Fine example. Ex Pardoe collection. $100-200

71. “Wharton’s / Whiskey / 1850. / Chestnut Grove” Flattened Handled Whiskey Jug, Whitney Glass Works, Glassboro, New Jersey, 1860- 1870. Yellow amber, tooled mouth with pour spout - smooth base, ht. 10 1/4 inches; (some minor mouth roughness probably done during manufacture). MW plate 48 #6 Fine color, strong embossing, good condition. Ex Pardoe collection. $300-600

72. Masonic Arch And Emblems - Masonic Arch And Emblems Historical Flask, America, 1820-1830. Green with a bluish tone, tooled mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (1/4 inch shallow chip at base, some minor exterior high point wear). GIV-28 Beautiful and unusual color. $350-700

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73. “Turner Brothers / New York” Figural Whiskey Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Barrel form, golden yellow with an olive tone, applied square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 3/4 inches. Similar to H #2415 Fine condition, beautiful medium color. $500-1000

74. Large Freeblown Tapered Gin Bottle, possibly America, 1780-1830. Yellow olive, outward tooled mouth - tubular pontil scar, ht. 16 3/4 inches; (3/4 inch shallow bubble burst near shoulder). Beautiful big bottle, fine condition. $750-1500

75. The Tom And Marion McCandless Photo Album Of The Charles B. Gardner And Richard Watson Collections, bound in a large, red looseleaf album, containing not only the collections but the collectors and their friends. One of the few albums showing the great majority of the Charles B. Gardner and Richard Watson collections. $200-400

76. Large Demijohn, probably Chile, 1800-1830. Kidney form, olive green, applied sloping collared mouth - tubular pontil scar, ht. 18 inches. Beautiful color, fine condition. One of the biggest, most jagged pontil scars we have ever seen. Tom got this demijohn on one of his many family trips to Chile. $250-500

77. Medicine Advertising Sign, “Safe & Sure! / Coles Penetrating Liniment / Removes All Aches & Pains, All Druggists Sell It / Cures Neuralgia/ Cures Pleurisy”, America, 1880-1900. Rectangular metal sign, white lettering on blue porcelain background, lgth. 16 inches, wdth. 6 inches; (some minor enamel loss). $150-300

78. Medicine Advertising Sign, “Dr. True’s Worm Elixir / In Use / 53/ Years / For / Children / Or / Adults”, America, 1880-1900. Rectangular metal sign, blue and white porcelain background with white and blue lettering, lgth. 20 1/4 inches, wdth. 3 inches; (some minor rust and enamel loss). $125-250

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79. “Lash’s / Bitters” Advertising Wall Thermometer, marked “Lash’s / Bitters / For / Constipation / (Thermometer) / Homer’s Ginger Brandy / For Diarrhoea & / Stomach Ache”, America, 1880-1900. Rectangular, black and natural colored wood advertising instrument, lgth. 21 inches, wdth. 5 5/8 inches; (some loss of paint on the words “Diarrhoea” and “Stomach”). R/H page 346, variant 1 $100-200

80. Bitters Advertising Sign, “No More Malaria / Coles Peruvian Bark and / Wild Cherry Bitters. / Will Cure You / The Best Nerve and Blood Tonic”, America, 1880-1900. Rectangular metal sign, white lettering on blue background, lgth. 16 inches, wdth. 6 inches; (some minor enamel loss). $150-300

81. Lot Of Nine Glass Making Tools, two blowpipes, a punty rod, two handled blocks, tongs, shears, lipping tool, and a basket bottle holder on a long rod, America, 1840-1880. Metal and wood tools. Fine examples of early glass blowers tools. Hard to find, many are rare. $250-500

82. Metal Bottle Mold, “Quick Death / Insecticide / And Disinfectant / REG.U.S Pat. Office / Victory / Chemical Co. / 312 N. 15th St. / Philada. Pa.”, America, 1880-1900. Heavy hinged cylindrical mold with handles made to create bottles, top dia. 6 inches by 8 1/2 inches not including handles. Fine condition. This lot is accompanied by a bottle of the 1890 period from this mold, a new bottle in cobalt blue which was blown in recent time by Frank Stebbens, a bottle in the large size of this same product, whose mold lies in the collection of Richard Watson, and a “Dead Stuck for Bugs” bottle. The mold is extremely rare. Molds of any kind for bottles are extremely rare. Few are known, most in museums. Purchased from Boyd Hitchner. $500-1000

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