norman c. heckler & company premier auction 106: early glass, bottles, flasks, and more

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Norman C. Heckler & Company Auction 106Bidding Begins November 4, 2013

Closing November 13, 2013

A Premier Absentee Auction Of Early Glass, Bottles, Flasks & More


An Important Early American Glass Pitcher

Superior form. Beautiful color. Exceptional condition.

Lot 53


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

AAM Antique American Medicine Bottles, Matt Knapp, 2012.AG Antique Glass and Bottles, Willy Van den Bossche, 2001.AGI & AGII American Glass, Volumes I and II, Schwartz and DiBartolomeo, 1972.AP Glass In Early America, Arlene Palmer, 1993. B Western Whiskey Bottles, R. E. Barnett, 1991.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.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.GW Glasshouse Whimsies, Joyce Blake and Dale Murschell, 1989.H American Bottles in the Charles B. Gardner Collection, Norman C. Heckler, 1975.JT Whiskey Bottles Of The Old West, John L. Thomas, 2002.K Poison Bottle Workbook, Rudy Kuhn, 1988.KW New England Glass & Glassmaking, Kenneth M. Wilson, 1972.L The Red Book of Fruit Jars, No. 10, Douglas M. Leybourne, Jr., 2006.Lee American Glass Cup Plates, Ruth Webb Lee and James H. Rose, 1948.LeeII Victorian Glass Handbook, Ruth Webb Lee, 1946.LeeIII Early American Pressed Glass, Ruth Webb Lee, 1946.L/P A Rare Collection of Keene & Stoddard Glass, Lyman and Sally Lane and Joan Pappas, 1970.LRB The Complete Book of Lightning Rod Balls, Mike Bruner and Rod Krupka, 1995.McK American Glass, George S. and Helen McKearin, 1941.MtW1 Mt. Washington & Pairpoint Glass, Volume I, Kenneth M. Wilson, 2005.MtW2 Mt. Washington & Pairpoint Glass, Volume II, Kenneth M. Wilson and Jane Shadel Spillman, 2011.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.NCH The Blaske Collection of American Flasks, Norman C. Heckler, 1983.NCH II The Blaske Collection: Part II, Norman C. Heckler, 1983.Neal Pressed Glass Salt Dishes of the Lacy Period 1825-1850, L. W. and D. B. Neal, 1962.P The Glass Gaffers of New Jersey, Adeline Pepper, 1971.PG Pittsburgh Glass, Lowell Innes, 1976.PME 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.SVR Early American Bottles and Flasks, Stephen Van Rensselaer, 1927.T Collectors Guide to Saratoga Type Mineral Water Bottles, Donald Tucker, 2005.TH Two Hundred Years Of American Blown Glass, Helen and George McKearin, 1949.U Collectible Character Bottles, Arthur & Jewel 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.

Auction 106A Premier Absentee Auction

Early Glass, Historical Flasks, Fancy Colognes, Hat Whimsies, Bitters, Colored Medicines, Inks, Fruit Jars, Black Glass & More

Auction Start Date: November 4, 2013 at 9:00 A.M. Eastern TimeAuction Closing Date: November 13, 2013 at 10:00 P.M. Eastern Time

Preview by appointment: October 14, 2013 ~ November 12, 2013

Copyright Norman C. Heckler & Company 2013All Rights Reserved

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CONDITIONS OF SALE

1. Absentee Auction: The items in this auction will be sold at unreserved absentee auction, closing date November 13, 2013.

2. Descriptions: Heckler 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 auction. When describing damage, we may choose not to list exterior wear or manufacturer’s flaws that, in our opinion, do not significantly detract visually or monetarily from the value of the item. The Auctioneers reserve the right to make corrections and provide additional information at any time during the sale.

3. Preview : Items may be viewed by appointment at our offices from October 14, 2013 through November 12, 2013. 4. Bidding Procedure: Bidding on an item may be done in one of five ways: 1. Internet bidding, 2. Telephone bidding, 3. Submitting bids by Fax, 4. Bids submitted by email (valid only if bid is confirmed by Heckler), 5. Bidding by postal mail (we urge you to send your mail bids as early as possible).

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1. Paneled Cologne Bottle, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1860-1888. Tall tapered twelve sided form, bright canary yellow, outward rolled mouth - smooth base, ht. 7 1/2 inches. Similar in form to MW plate 114, #5 Retains original colorful label which reads, “Cologne / Water / For The / Toilet”. Spectacular color. Fine condition. Ralph Finch collection. $800-1,600

2. “Patented / Oct. 19 1858” (On Lid Top) Fruit Jar, America, 1858-1880. Cylindrical, deep cobalt blue, ground mouth with matching glass lid - smooth base, quart. L #1212 Beautiful rich color. Fine condition. Only example known in cobalt blue. $5,000-10,000

3. Pitkin Type Inkwell, 36 ribs swirled to the left, probably Pitkin Glass Works, Manchester, Connecticut, 1783-1830. Conical form, medium olive green, tooled mouth - pontil scar, ht. 1 5/8 inches, dia. 2 1/4 inches. Similar to C #1134 Beautiful color. Strong mold impression. Fine condition. $1,000-2,000

4. Scroll Flask, probably Louisville Glass Works, Louisville, Kentucky, 1845-1860. Brilliant yellow olive with an amber tone, sheared mouth - iron pontil mark, quart. GIX-1 Beautiful color. Fine condition. Rare color. $1,200-2,400

5. Freeblown Pitcher With Ball Cover, probably a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1846-1860. Large bulbous form with applied solid strap handle, medium amber, tooled flared rim with pour spout - applied solid circular foot with pontil scar, ht. 5 1/2 inches, ht. with cover 9 1/2 inches, greatest dia. 5 1/2 inches. Great form. Fine condition. Rare. $1,000-2,000

6. “Isabella / Glass Works” And Anchor - Factory Historical Flask, Isabella Glass Works, Brooklyn, New Jersey, 1840-1860. Blue green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (some light exterior high point wear, shallow 3/8 inch pontil chip extends to edge of base). GXIII-57 Rare mold in a rare and beautiful color. Ex Charles B. Gardner collection, ex Tom McCandless collection. $5,000-10,000

7. Freeblown Glass Hat Whimsey, possibly Lancaster Glass Works, Lancaster, New York, 1849-1860. Tricorn hat form, medium forest green, tooled brim - pontil scar, ht. 2 1/4 inches, greatest brim dia. 6 3/8 inches; (minor wear). LeeII plate 129 Crude and early. Rare. Fine condition. Dr. Paul S. Andreson collection. $400-800

8. Pattern Molded Spirits Flask, probably Germany, 1780-1810. Rectangular with wide beveled corners, brilliant orange amber, sheared mouth with pewter collar and threaded pewter cap - pontil scar, ht. 6 5/8 inches; (light exterior high point wear). Unusual pattern. Beautiful and crude. Fine condition. $1,000-2,000

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9. “Phelps’s / Arcanum / Worcester / Mass.” Medicine Bottle, a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1846-1860. Cylindrical with eight indented panels, brilliant light to medium yellow olive, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - pontil scar, ht. 8 3/4 inches. AAM pg. 409 A rare and beautiful bottle. Fine condition. $2,000-4,000

10. Pattern Molded Pocket Bottle, diamond daisy pattern, Stiegel’s American Flint Glass Manufactory, Manheim, Pennsylvania, 1770-1774. Pocket bottle form, medium amethyst, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 5 3/16 inches; (light exterior high point wear). Similar pattern to MW color plate II, #6 Beautiful color and form. Fine condition. Rare. $3,000-6,000

11. “Lancaster / Glass. Works / N.Y.” Soda Water Bottle Mold Glass Hat Whimsey, Lancaster Glass Works, Lancaster, New York, 1849-1860.

Cylindrical hat form, light bluish green, tooled inward rolled brim - iron pontil mark, ht. 2 1/4 inches, brim dia. 5 1/4 inches. LeeII plate 129 A very rare and desirable glasshouse marked hat whimsey. Fine condition. Dr. Paul S. Andreson collection. $1,000-2,000

12. Paneled Cologne Bottle, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1840-1860. Tall tapered twelve sided form, brilliant yellow green, tooled outward rolled mouth - pontil scar, ht. 6 inches. Similar in form to MW plate113, #2 Glass is filled with small black impurities. Fine condition. Beautiful color. Ralph Finch collection. $400-800

13. Lot Of Five Smelling Salts Bottles, possibly Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1825-1860. Flattened ovoid form with vertical ribs and elliptical form with geometric pattern, brilliant cobalt blue, puce, sheared mouths - pontil scars, ht. 2 3/4 inches to 3 3/8 inches; (one example has minor mouth roughness). Similar to MW plate 103 and 106 Beautiful colors. Strong mold impressions. Fine condition. $500-1,000

14. Freeblown Open Salt Cellar, probably New England, 1815-1850. Bulbous with a tooled cylindrical base, deep yellow olive, tooled wide outward rolled rim - pontil scar, ht. 2 11/16 inches, greatest dia. 3 1/4 inches; (scattered light wear). A well executed piece of tableware. Fine condition. $1,000-2,000

15. “S.T. / Drake’s / 1860 / Plantation / X / Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Square tall log cabin form, six log, ginger ale with a yellow tone, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 10 inches; (shallow 1/8 inch open bubble on roof corner). R/H #D-105 Loaded with bubbles. Great color. Fine condition. William Villa collection. $1,000-2,000

16. Figural Cologne Bottle, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1860-1888. Square monument form, brilliant medium grass green, tooled flared mouth with matching stopper - smooth base, ht. with stopper 14 1/2 inches. Similar in form to MW plate 114, #3 Fantastic light color. Fine condition. Ralph Finch collection. $1,200-2,400

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Three Beautiful American Historical Flasks

Rare Flasks in Extremely Rare, Striking Colors

Lot 132, Lot 23, and Lot 97


17. Fancy Cologne Bottle, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1860-1888. Octagonal paneled hourglass form, medium amethyst, tooled flared mouth - smooth base, ht. 5 3/4 inches. Similar in form to MW plate 114, #7 Beautiful form. Lovely color. Fine condition. Ralph Finch collection. $500-1,000

18. Blown Three Mold Inkwell, probably Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1820-1830. Cylindrical, greyish moonstone, tooled disc mouth - pontil scar, ht. 1 3/4 inches, dia. 2 inches. GIII-25 Probably the exact example pictured in Covill’s “Ink Bottles and Inkwells” pg. 290, fig. 1220. Fine condition. Ex Orin Summerville collection, ex Bob Mebane collection. $800-1,600

19. “Patent” Mold Blown Insulator, Willington Glass Works, West Willington, Connecticut, 1850-1872. Octagonal cone form with bulbous neck ring and molded screw tip, deep olive green, sheared mouth - smooth base, lgth. 5 1/2 inches; (1/4 inch potstone bruise near base). KW pg. 158 Very rare and interesting. $400-800

20. “Not For Joe” And Girl On A Bicycle Pictorial Flask, America, 1860-1870. Amber, applied mouth with ring- smooth base, half pint; (some interior residue). Unlisted but similar to GXIII-2 The only known example in this size. Fine condition. Carl Sturm collection. $3,000-6,000

21. “Russ’ / St. Domingo / Bitters” Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Square with beveled corners, deep cherry puce, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 10 inches; (some exterior wear and blemishes, two 1/16 inch shallow flakes from edge of mouth). R/H #R-125 Beautiful rich color. William Villa collection. $400-800

22. “The Great Western” And Trapper - Standing Buck Pictorial Flask, America, 1860-1870. Bluish aquamarine, applied mouth with ring- smooth base, pint; (light milky interior stain). GX-30 Great embossing. Fine condition. Rare. $600-1,200

23. Washington Bust And “Albany Glass Works” - Frigate Portrait Flask, Albany Glass Works, Albany, New York, 1848-1850. Brilliant yellow with a topaz tone, applied double collared mouth - iron pontil mark, pint. GI-28 Extremely rare color, possibly unique. Strong embossing. Beautiful, finely pebbled glass. No high point wear. Great condition. Exceptional. $15,000-30,000

24. Blown Three Mold Hat Whimsey, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1820-1840. Cylindrical hat form, medium cobalt blue, tooled brim - pontil scar, ht. 2 1/4 inches, brim dia. 2 1/2 inches. GII-18 Extremely rare. Beautiful color. Fine condition. Purchased from Ruth Webb Lee, Dr. Paul S. Andreson collection. $400-800

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Lot 84, Lot 29, Lot 55, Lot 16, Lot 1, Lot 60, Lot 148, and Lot 17

Premier Cologne BottlesFrom the Ralph Finch Collection

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25. Paneled Cologne Bottle, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1860-1888. Square obelisk form with vertically ribbed panels, brilliant canary yellow, tooled flared mouth - smooth base, ht. 5 3/4 inches. Similar in form to MW plate 112, #12 Fantastic, rare color. Great form. Fine condition. Ralph Finch collection. $800-1,600

26. “R.P.A. / 1779” Sealed Wine Bottle, England, circa 1779. Cylindrical, deep yellow olive, sheared mouth with applied string rim - pontil scar, ht. 10 1/2 inches, dia. 3 5/8 inches; (light interior haze). Similar to MW plate 45, #5 Outstanding condition with full surface luster. Handsome and rare. $2,000-4,000

27. “Genl Taylor” And Bust - “Fells Point / Balto” And Monument Portrait Flask, Baltimore Glass Works, Baltimore, Maryland, 1830-1850. Bright light to medium moss green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior wear). GI-73 Exceptional, rare color. Fine condition. $2,500-5,000

28. “Old / Dr. / Townsend’s / Celebrated / Stomach / Bitters” Jug, America, 1840-1860. Chestnut form with applied handle, bright yellow amber, applied mouth with ring - pontil scar, ht. 8 1/2 inches; (tiny potstone near “B” in “Bitters”, interior haze). R/H #T-51 A candidate for a light professional cleaning. Beautiful. Rare. Great color. $5,000-10,000

29. Paneled Cologne Bottle, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1860-1888. Tall tapered twelve sided form, deep amethyst, tooled flared mouth - smooth base, ht. 10 7/8 inches; (shallow 1/8 inch by 3/8 inch flake from under flared mouth). Similar in form to MW plate 114, #5 Retains original label which reads, “Eau De Cologne / Superieure”. Beautiful rich color. Ralph Finch collection. $800-1,600

30. Pattern Molded Pocket Bottle, 18 vertical ribs, possibly America, 1800-1830. Plump pocket bottle form, brilliant cobalt blue, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 6 7/8 inches. Similar in form and construction to MW plate 97, #5 Beautiful form and color. Numerous bubbles. Fine condition. $1,000-2,000

31. Umbrella Ink Glass Hat Whimsey, America, 1840-1860. Octagonal visor cap form, light sapphire blue, tooled brim - pontil scar, ht. 1 3/8 inches, brim dia. 2 1/2 inches. Similar to GW plate 37, exact item pictured LeeII plate 120 Extremely rare. Great form. Fine condition. Purchased from Ruth Webb Lee in September 1948, Dr. Paul S. Andreson collection. $800-1,600

32. Freeblown Lilypad Decorated Creamer, probably southern New Jersey, 1820-1850. Elongated bulbous body with applied glass neck threading and delicate Type I lily pad decoration, applied solid glass handle with rigaree, applied circular crimped foot, brilliant light greenish aquamarine, tooled rim with pour spout - pontil scar, ht. 3 1/2 inches, greatest body dia. 2 3/8 inches. Similar to TH plate 41, #3 Delicate and well executed form. Exceptional condition. $4,000-8,000

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33. Pattern Molded Pitkin Type Glass Hat Whimsey, 36 ribs swirled to the left, probably Pitkin Glass Works, Manchester, Connecticut, 1783-1830. Cylindrical hat form fashioned from a Pitkin inkwell mold, medium yellow olive, tooled brim - pontil scar, ht. 2 1/2 inches, brim dia. 3 inches; (numerous cracks in side and base). LeeII plate 126, bottom right Extremely rare and desirable form. Dr. Paul S. Andreson collection. $2,000-4,000

34. “Skerrett’s Oil / B. Wheeler. / W.Henrietta / Mon. Co. N.Y.” Medicine Bottle, probably Lockport Glass Works, Lockport, New York, 1840-1860. Cylindrical, medium blue green, applied sloping collared mouth - tubular pontil scar, ht. 6 1/8 inches; (some exterior wear, light interior haze). AAM pg. 477 Beautiful color. Fine condition. $1,500-3,000

35. Washington - Taylor Portrait Flask, possibly Dyottville Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1840-1860. Bright yellow with a slight olive tone, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint. GI-53 Rare color. Fine condition. $8,000-16,000

36. Figural Cologne Bottle, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1860-1888. Square monument form, deep cobalt blue, tooled flared mouth - smooth base, ht. 8 1/8 inches. Similar in form to MW plate 114, #3 Fine condition. Great color. Ralph Finch collection. $500-1,000

37. “E.A. Lodge.” Paneled Cologne Bottle, possibly Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1840-1860. Tall tapered twelve sided form, brilliant aquamarine, tooled flared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 6 inches; (minor wear). Similar in form to MW plate 113, #2 An extremely rare embossed cologne bottle. Fine condition. Ralph Finch collection. $500-1,000

38. “Dr. Stephen Jewett’s / Celebrated Health / Restoring Bitters / Rindge, N.H.” Bitters Bottle, a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1840-1860. Rectangular with beveled corners, brilliant olive yellow, applied square collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 7 1/4 inches; (some minor exterior wear). R/H #J-37 A beautiful and light color. Fine condition. $2,500-5,000

39. “E.G. Booz’s / Old Cabin / Whiskey” Figural Bottle, Whitney Glass Works, Glassboro, New Jersey, 1860-1880. Rectangular modified cabin form, medium yellow amber, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 7 5/8 inches. GVII-3 Strong mold impression. Attractive whittled texture. Fine condition. Ex Charles B Gardner collection. $2,000-4,000

40. “J.R. & Son” Scroll Flask, John Robinson and Son Manufacturers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1830-1834. Deep amethyst, tooled mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (1/2 inch by 3/4 inch area of the mouth has epoxy repair, 1 inch crack at the repair, open bubble on edge of frame). GIX-42 Extremely rare. Beautiful color. Unique. $3,000-6,000


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41. Blown Three Mold Glass Hat Whimsey, Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1820-1840. Cylindrical hat form, medium yellow olive, tooled brim - pontil scar, ht. 2 inches, brim dia. 3 1/8 inches. GIII-29 A great New England glass rarity. Beautiful color and form. Fine condition. Dr. Paul S. Andreson collection. $5,000-10,000

42. “Milton J. Hardy, / Pure / Old Rye / Trade Mark / (Eagle) / Wellington A. Hardy / Manufacturer / Louisville / KY.” Whiskey Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Cylindrical, bright yellow amber, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base, ht. 12 inches. JT #34.5, variant of Thomas 34 Extremely rare. Strong embossing. Fine condition. $3,000-6,000

43. “Woods / Black. Ink / Portland.” Ink Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Inverted cone form, aquamarine, applied square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 2 1/2 inches. Similar to C #12 Rare with smooth base. Strong embossing. Fine condition. Kris Kernozicky collection. $400-800

44. Cathedral Pickle Bottle, America, 1845-1860. Square with beveled corners, medium blue green, applied round collared mouth - iron pontil mark, ht. 9 inches. Similar design to MW plate 73, #5 Pretty color. Fine condition. $600-1,200

45. “E.G. Booz’s / Old Cabin / Whiskey” Figural Bottle, Whitney Glass Works, Glassboro, New Jersey, 1860-1880. Rectangular modified cabin form, brilliant yellow amber, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 7 7/8 inches; (1/8 inch cooling fissure in one base corner). GVII-2 Strong embossing. Attractive bright color. $1,500-3,000

46. “Union / L.F & Co” And Clasped Hands - Eagle And “Pittsburgh Pa” Historical Flask, a Pittsburgh glasshouse, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1860-1870. Brilliant yellow, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, quart; (3/8 inch bubble on shoulder has a 1/8 inch opening in cover glass). GXII-13 Strong embossing. Fantastic rare color. Fine condition. Mike Roberts collection. $800-1,600

47. “Liberty” And Eagle - “Willington / Glass, Co.” Historical Flask, Willington Glass Works, West Willington, Connecticut, 1860-1872. Medium blue green, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, pint; (light content stain). GII-64 Beautiful color. Strong mold impression. Fine condition. $1,000-2,000

48. Paneled Cologne Bottle, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1860-1888. Square obelisk form with vertically ribbed panels, light teal blue, tooled flared mouth - smooth base, ht. 5 3/8 inches. Similar in form to MW plate 112, #12 Beautiful and unusual color. Fine condition. Ralph Finch collection. $500-1,000


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Colorful, Rare Stiegel Pocket Bottles


Extremely Rare American Blown Tableware

Exhibiting the Best of American Glass Craftsmanship

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Colorful, Rare Stiegel Pocket Bottles

Lot 62, Lot 10, Lot 53, Lot 32, and Lot 75


49. “Hard Cider” - Log Cabin Historical Flask, early Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Bluish aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (overall stain, faint 1/2 inch spider crack in shoulder). GX-22 Extremely rare. Strong embossing. A candidate for a professional cleaning. $2,000-4,000

50. Early Blown Spirits Flask, probably Germany, 1780-1810. Rectangular with wide beveled corners, brilliant yellow amber with white fern like loopings, sheared mouth with pewter collar and threaded pewter cap - pontil scar, ht. 8 inches; (light exterior high point wear). Beautiful color and decoration. Fine condition. $500-1,000

51. “A.M. Bininger & Co / No 19 Broad St New-York” Figural Whiskey Bottle, America, 1860-1870. Cylindrical urn form, yellow amber, tooled flared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 3/4 inches; (light interior stain, shallow 1/8 inch by 1/4 inch flake from under edge of mouth, light exterior high point wear). H #25 Great form. Fine condition. Nice color. $1,000-2,000

52. “Harrison’s / Colombian / Ink” Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Cylindrical, brilliant medium sapphire blue, applied flared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 4 5/8 inches. C #764 Beautiful light color. Whittled and lots of bubbles. Eye appealing. Fine condition. $800-1,600

53. Freeblown Pitcher, probably Willington Glass Works, West Willington, Connecticut, 1815-1850. Large bulbous body with applied solid glass handle and applied solid glass circular foot, flared rim with pour spout and applied neck threading, medium blue green, tooled rim - bold pontil scar, ht. 6 5/8 inches, greatest body dia. 5 1/4 inches. Form similar to American Glass / The Toledo Museum by Kenneth Wilson, 1994, plate 117 Rare form. Brilliant color. Fine condition. Exceptional. $10,000-20,000

54. “Doctor / Geo. W. Blocksom / Druggist / Zanesville” Medicine Bottle, America, 1845-1860. Twelve sided, greenish aquamarine, applied square collared mouth - iron pontil mark, ht. 8 inches; (minor exterior high point wear). PME pg. 36 An attractive bottle. Fine condition. Al McVay collection. $800-1,600

55. Paneled Cologne Bottle, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1840-1860. Tall tapered twelve sided form, brilliant medium yellow green with an olive tone, tooled flared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 9 1/8 inches. Similar in form to MW plate114, #5 Extremely rare and beautiful color. Interesting bubbles. Fine condition. Ralph Finch collection. $800-1,600

56. “Spring Garden / Glass Works” And Anchor - Cabin Historical Flask, Spring Garden Glass Works, Baltimore, Maryland, 1860-1870. Bright apricot, applied double collared mouth - smooth base, half pint; (1/16 inch flake from side of mouth). GXIII-60 Strong mold impression. Beautiful color. Carl Sturm collection. $400-800

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57. Blown Three Mold Inkwell, probably Mt. Vernon Glass Works, Mt. Vernon, New York, 1820-1840. Cylindrical, medium sapphire blue, disc mouth - pontil scar, ht. 1 3/4 inches, dia. 2 1/8 inches. GII-15 Beautiful color. Pristine condition. Ex William Covill collection, ex Bob Mebane collection. $4,000-8,000

58. Cornucopia - Pinwheel Figured Flask, probably Midwest America, 1820-1840. Deep blood red, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint. GIII-1 Very rare mold, unique in this color. Fine condition. Strong mold impression. Must be considered one of the top American figured flasks. $25,000-50,000

59. “General Washington” And Bust - Eagle And “T.W.D” Portrait Flask, Kensington Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1825-1830. Colorless with a blue grey tint, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GI-14 Unusual and beautiful color. Fine condition. Al McVay collection. $600-1,200

60. Paneled Cologne Bottle, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1860-1888. Square obelisk form with vertically ribbed panels, medium opalescent robin’s egg blue, tooled flared mouth - smooth base, ht. 8 3/4 inches. Similar in form to MW plate 112, #12 Unusual form and beautiful color. Fine condition. Ralph Finch collection. $600-1,200

61. Eagle - “New London / Glass Works” And Anchor Historical Flask, New London Glass Works, New London, Connecticut, 1860-1866. Medium orange amber, applied double collared mouth - smooth base, half pint. GII-67 Crisp mold impression. Fine condition. Carl Sturm collection. $500-1,000

62. Freeblown Vase, probably southern New Jersey, 1820-1850. Small globular body with superimposed gather tooled into a slightly swirled gadrooning, flared rim with applied threading on upper body, applied stem with knopf and applied solid circular foot, bright crisp bluish aquamarine, tooled rim - pontil scar, ht. 5 1/4 inches, greatest dia. 4 inches. Similar to TH plate 48, #2 Bright. Rare. Exquisite. This piece showcases many techniques of the glassblowers art. $6,000-12,000

63. Paneled Cologne Bottle, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1860-1888. Tall tapered twelve sided form, light sapphire blue, tooled flared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 8 1/2 inches. Similar in form to MW plate 114, #5 Rare with pontil scar. Delicate and beautiful color. Fine condition. Ralph Finch collection. $1,000-2,000

64. “Pike & Osgood / Boston Mass” - “Alterative Syrup” Medicine Bottle, a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1840-1860. Rectangular with beveled corners, olive amber, applied sloping collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 8 3/4 inches; (shallow 1/2 inch by 3/4 inch pontil flake extends to edge of base). AAM pg. 412 Retains original label which reads in part, “Blood Purifying Syrup”. Extremely rare. Fine condition. $6,000-12,000

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65. “Success To The Railroad” Historical Flask, Mt. Vernon Glass Works, Mt. Vernon, New York, 1830-1850. Deep olive amber, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (minor exterior high point wear). GV-5 Very crude and heavy. Fine condition. $400-800

66. Fancy Cologne Bottle, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1860-1888. Square with herringbone corners, electric blue, tooled flared mouth - smooth base, ht. 11 inches; (shallow 1/4 inch flake from under flared mouth). Similar in form to MW plate 112, #13 Scarce form. Beautiful color. Ralph Finch collection. $800-1,600

67. “Joun Bull / Extract Of Sarsaparilla / Louisville KY” Medicine Bottle, America, 1845-1860. Rectangular with beveled corners, medium blue green, applied sloping collared mouth - iron pontil mark, ht. 8 1/2 inches. Similar to AAM pg. 80 Scarce variant with misspelled “John” embossing. Great color. Fine condition. Al McVay collection. $600-1,200

68. “S.T. / Drake’s / 1860 / Plantation / X / Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Square tall log cabin form, six log, light to medium puce, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 10 inches. R/H #D-106 A pristine example. Fine condition. Beautiful light color. $1,000-2,000

69. Freeblown Hat Whimsey, possibly Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1813-1848. Hat form bowl with drawn double ball knopf stem resting on an applied flat foot, medium yellow olive, tooled brim - pontil scar, ht. 2 3/4 inches, brim dia. 3 1/4 inches. Similar in construction to TH plate 59, #3 Probably used as a salt cellar. Extremely rare. Fine condition. Dr. Paul S. Andreson collection. $2,000-4,000

70. “General Jackson” And Bust - Eagle And “J.T & Co” Portrait Flask, probably James Taylor & Company, Brownsville, Pennsylvania, 1829-1832. Light blue green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (weakened embossing in shoulder area, light wear, light interior stain). GI-65 Extremely rare and important. Nice color. $800-1,600

71. “FR. Goosman & Co. / Root Beer / Cincinnati” Soda Water Bottle, probably Lockport Glass Works, Lockport, New York, 1845-1860. Twelve sided, medium sapphire blue, applied heavy collared mouth - iron pontil mark, quart; (lightly professionally cleaned to original luster, 1/8 inch cooling check near base). Great form. Beautiful color. Al McVay collection. $1,000-2,000

72. Early Blown Spirits Flask, probably Germany, 1780-1810. Rectangular with wide beveled corners, purple amethyst with white fern like loopings, sheared mouth with pewter collar and threaded pewter cap - pontil scar, ht. 7 1/2 inches. Outstanding color. Fine condition. Well executed design. $500-1,000

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73. “Bininger’s / Old Dominion / Wheat Tonic” Whiskey Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Square with beveled corners, medium yellowish olive, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 3/4 inches; (some light exterior high point wear). Beautiful color. Crude and whittled. Fine condition. William Villa collection. $500-1,000

74. Double Eagle Historical Flask, probably Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1815-1830. Ovoid form with vertical ribbing on the entire flask except for the eagle and medallion on both sides, bright light green, tooled round collared mouth - pontil scar, pint. GII-144 Extremely rare. Only two examples recorded, the other being at the Corning Museum of Glass. Strong embossing, beautiful bright clean color, fine condition. Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $25,000-50,000

75. Pattern Molded Pocket Bottle, 12 diamond pattern, Stiegel’s American Flint Glass Manufactory, Manheim, Pennsylvania, 1770-1774. Plump pocket bottle form, brilliant medium amethyst, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 5 1/4 inches. Similar to MW color plate II, #2 Early and rare. Strong mold impression. Beautiful color. $2,500-5,000

76. “Welden Spring, / St. Albans. VT.,” - “Alterative / Chalybeate” Mineral Water Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Cylindrical, deep reddish amber, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base, quart. T #V-22 A rare bottle in an extremely rare color. Fine condition. $4,000-8,000

77. Umbrella Ink Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Octagonal, midnight cobalt blue, inward rolled mouth - pontil scar, ht. 2 1/2 inches. Form similar to C #129 Nicely whittled glass. Beautiful rich color. Fine condition. $1,000-2,000

78. Fancy Cologne Bottle, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1860-1888. Octagonal paneled hourglass form, light canary yellow, tooled flared mouth - smooth base, ht. 4 3/4 inches. Similar in form to MW plate 114, #7 Beautiful light and rare color. Great form. Fine condition. Ralph Finch collection. $600-1,200

79. “W.E. Brockway / New York” Soda Water Bottle Mold Glass Hat Whimsey, America, 1840-1860. Cylindrical hat form, medium blue green, tooled brim - tubular pontil scar, ht. 3 1/4 inches, brim dia. 5 1/4 inches; (shallow 1/16 inch flake at brim, embossed lettering is weak). Similar to LeeII plate 128, upper left Huge (1 3/4 inch) donut shaped pontil scar. Rare. Fine condition. Dr. Paul S. Andreson collection. $1,000-2,000

80. Sided Utility Bottle, probably Baltimore Glass Works, Baltimore, Maryland, 1840-1860. Paneled twelve sided form, medium peach puce, tooled inward rolled mouth - pontil scar, ht. 5 inches; (minor wear). Highly whittled glass. Beautiful color. Scarce form. $600-1,200

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Striking Early American Figured Flasks


Outstanding Colors, Extraordinary Examples


81. Washington - Taylor Portrait Flask, Dyottville Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Brilliant light blue green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint. GI-53 Rare color. Exceptional example. $1,000-2,000

82. “Old Wheat / S.M & Co / Whiskey” Bottle, America, 1845-1860. Bulbous, medium yellowish olive amber, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - iron pontil mark, ht. 9 1/4 inches. H #823 An unusual bottle form. Fine condition. $500-1,000

83. Eagle - “Louisville / KY / Glass Works” Historical Flask, Louisville Glass Works, Louisville, Kentucky, 1860-1865. Raised oval panels with eagle and embossing on a vertically ribbed flask, medium yellow olive, applied round collared mouth - smooth base, half pint; (professionally cleaned, light high point wear remains). GII-33 Rare beautiful color. A scarce mold. Carl Sturm collection. $2,000-4,000

84. Fancy Cologne Bottle, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1860-1888. Square with fancy corners, medium translucent powder blue, tooled flared mouth - smooth base, ht. 7 3/8 inches; (shallow 1/16 inch flake off side of mouth). Similar in form to MW plate 112, #13 Spectacular color. Rare form. Fine condition. Ralph Finch collection. $1,000-2,000

85. “Lindsey’s / Blood+ / Searcher / Hollidaysburg” Medicine Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Rectangular with beveled corners, deep yellow olive, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 1/4 inches. AAM pg. 317 An extremely rare and beautiful color. Fine condition. Al McVay collection. $1,500-3,000

86. “Warrens / Congress / Ink” Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Octagonal, brilliant medium yellow olive, sheared mouth - tubular pontil scar, ht. 3 inches; (professionally cleaned to original luster). C #542 Great form. A beautiful and rare ink bottle. $2,000-4,000

87. “Baltimore” And Monument - “Corn For The World” And Ear Of Corn Historical Flask, Baltimore Glass Works, Baltimore, Maryland, 1840-1860. Pale citron with profuse deeper citron and amber striations, sheared mouth - pontil scar, quart. GVI-5 Exceptional color. Fine condition. Ex Bill Pollard collection. $5,000-10,000

88. “Dr. Girard’s / Ginger Brandy” Applied Seal Handled Jug, America, 1840-1860. Cylindrical inverted cone shape, medium golden amber, applied double collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 9 inches; (1 1/2 inch cooling fissure beneath lower handle attachment). H #181 85% original label indicates medicinal use for the cure of cholera, dysentery etc. Ex Charles B. Gardner collection. $750-1,500

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Beautiful Flasks of the Civil War Reconstruction Era

From the Mike Roberts Collection


89. Freeblown Chestnut Bottle, possibly New Jersey, 1780-1830. Brilliant forest green, applied round collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 8 3/4 inches. Brilliant glass filled with bubbles. Fine condition. An outstanding example. $800-1,600

90. “Otard Dupuy & Co / Cognac” Sealed Wine Bottle, New Granite Glass Works, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1861-1871. Cylindrical, medium olive amber, applied mouth with ring - smooth base, ht. 11 1/4 inches; (two shallow 1/4 inch flakes from side of mouth). Fragments of an identical seal were dug by Boo Morcom at the Mill Village glasshouse site in Stoddard, New Hampshire. Kris Kernozicky also dug a seal only at the same site. Extremely rare and possibly unique. Fine condition. Ex Boo Morcom collection. $2,500-5,000

91. Embossed Medicine Bottle Mold Glass Hat Whimsey, America, 1840-1860. Cylindrical hat form, aquamarine, tooled inward rolled brim - pontil scar, ht. 1 1/4 inches, brim dia. 2 5/8 inches. LeeII plate 118 Made from a “Mrs. M.N. Gardner’s / Indian Balsam / Of Liverwort” bottle. Fine condition. Purchased from Cliff Blake, Dr. Paul S. Andreson collection. $500-1,000

92. Blown Three Mold Inkwell, probably Mt. Vernon Glass Works, Mt. Vernon, New York, 1820-1840. Cylindrical, medium sea green, tooled flared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 1 3/4 inches, dia. 2 1/4 inches. GII-15 Outstanding light color. Strong mold impression. Fine condition. $1,000-2,000

93. Masonic - Eagle Historical Flask, probably Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1815-1830. Medium sea green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GIV-8a Extremely rare. Beautiful color. Fine condition. $1,000-2,000

94. “Beekman’s / Pulmonic / Syrup / New-York” Medicine Bottle, America, 1820-1840. Octagonal, medium yellow olive, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - pontil scar, ht. 7 1/4 inches; (professionally cleaned). AAM pg. 49 A fine example. Rare. Handsome. $2,500-5,000

95. Fancy Cologne Bottle, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1860-1888. Tapered square form with sawtooth corners and thumbprint paneled sides, light opalescent powder blue, tooled flared mouth - smooth base, ht. 7 1/2 inches. Similar in form to MW plate 112, #13 Retains original label which reads, “Superior Yankee Cologne”. Beautiful color. Fine condition. Ralph Finch collection. $750-1,500

96. Scroll Flask, probably Louisville Glass Works, Louisville, Kentucky, 1845-1860. Medium olive yellow, sheared mouth - pontil scar, quart; (shallow 1/8 inch flake from top of mouth, small chip buffed from side of mouth). GIX-2 Beautiful color. Attractive whittled glass with lots of bubbles. Mike Roberts collection. $600-1,200

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A Big, Blue, Bold, and Beautiful Fruit Jar

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97. “Baltimore / Glass Works” And Anchor - Sheaf Of Grain Historical Calabash Flask, Baltimore Glass Works, Baltimore, Maryland, 1845-1860. Medium cobalt blue, applied round collared mouth - pontil scar, quart. GXIII-52 Rare and beautiful color. Fine condition. $10,000-20,000

98. Masonic - Eagle Historical Flask, J. Shepard and Company, Zanesville, Ohio, 1825-1835. Medium reddish amber, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (minor exterior high point wear). GIV-32 Brilliant color. Fine condition. $1,000-2,000

99. Eagle - “Liberty” And Oak Tree Historical Flask, America, 1820-1840. Brilliant clear light bluish green, sheared and tooled mouth - pontil scar, half pint. GII-60 Strong mold impression. A beautiful example. Fine condition. $800-1,600

100. “Sweet’s Bl’k Oil / Rochester N.Y.” Medicine Bottle, probably Lockport Glass Works, Lockport, New York, 1840-1860. Rectangular with beveled corners, deep emerald green, applied sloping collared mouth - tubular pontil scar, ht. 5 7/8 inches. AAM pg. 505 A beautiful, whittled example. Great color. Fine condition. $2,000-4,000

101. Scroll Flask, probably Louisville Glass Works, Louisville, Kentucky, 1845-1860. Deep yellowish olive amber, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (minor exterior high point wear). Similar to GIX-16 Unusually rich color. Fine condition. Particularly long neck. $800-1,600

102. Fancy Cologne Bottle, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1860-1888. Tapered square form with herringbone corners and thumbprint panels, medium cobalt blue, tooled flared mouth - smooth base, ht. 5 1/2 inches. Similar in form to MW plate 112, #13 Great form. Fine condition. Ralph Finch collection. $400-800

103. “Smith’s / Green Mountain / Renovator / East Georgia VT” Medicine Bottle, a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1845-1860. Rectangular with beveled corners, medium golden olive amber, applied double collared mouth - iron pontil mark, ht. 6 7/8 inches; (1/8 inch open bubble on base edge, minor wear). AAM pg. 481 A fine example of a popular New England medicine. Nice bright color. $1,500-3,000

104. Sheaf Of Wheat - Star Pictorial Flask, probably Bulltown Glass Works, Bulltown, New Jersey, 1845-1860. Brilliant golden amber with an olive tone, applied double collared mouth - iron pontil mark, half pint; (minor exterior high point wear). GXIII-40 Outstanding color. Numerous bubbles. Carl Sturm collection. $1,000-2,000

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105. “J.Grout” Labeled Medicine Bottle, probably New London Glass Works, New London, Connecticut, 1856-1860. Cylindrical, medium blue green, wide inward rolled mouth - pontil scar, ht. 3 inches. AAM pg. 202 Retains original label which reads in part, “Pain Extractor!” Fine condition. $400-800

106. Fancy Cologne Bottle, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1840-1860. Octagonal paneled hourglass form, brilliant medium cobalt blue, tooled flared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 6 1/8 inches. Similar to MW plate 114, #7 Beautiful form. Vibrant color. Fine condition. Ralph Finch collection. $500-1,000

107. “John / Andrews” Sealed Wine Bottle, H. Ricketts & Co. Glass Works, Bristol, England, 1821-1840. Cylindrical, dark olive amber, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - pontil scar, ht. 8 3/4 inches, base dia. 3 3/4 inches; (some washable content residue). Similar in form and construction to RD plate 40 This seal is more scarce than the dated 1822 variant. Fine condition. $500-1,000

108. Scroll Flask, America, 1840-1860. Bright light yellow olive with a grey tone, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (two shallow 1/16 inch flakes from edge of mouth, light exterior high point wear). GIX-36 Beautiful and unusual color. Generally fine condition. Interesting fold of glass on one side. Mike Roberts collection. $1,500-3,000

109. “John Q. Adams.” And Bust - “J.T & Co” And Eagle Portrait Flask, probably John Taylor and Company Manufacturers, Brownsville, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Aquamarine, crudely sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (a somewhat weakened impression in the upper portions of each of the panels, some manufacturer’s mouth roughness). GI-62 Extremely rare and exceptional. Fine condition. Four or five known. This may be the only “perfect” example. Ex Dr. Charles Osgood collection, ex Charles B. Gardner collection, Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $15,000-30,000

110. Figural Cologne Bottle, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1860-1888. Square monument form, deep amethyst, tooled flared mouth - smooth base, ht. 6 1/2 inches. Similar in form to MW plate 114, #3 Retains beautiful original label which reads, “Cologne Water / By D. Mitchell, New York”. Fine condition. Ralph Finch collection. $600-1,200

111. “Old Sachem / Bitters / And / Wigwam Tonic” Figural Bitters Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Barrel form, dense amber (black), applied square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 1/4 inches. R/H #O-46 Loaded with bubbles. Fine condition. Rare color. $1,000-2,000

112. Sunburst Flask, probably Pitkin Glass Works, Manchester, Connecticut, 1815-1830. Medium olive green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (somewhat weakened impression in shoulder, two small shallow open bubbles on shoulder, minor wear). GVIII-5 Good color. Rare mold. William Villa collection. $1,000-2,000

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113. Pitkin Type Flask, ribbed and swirled to the right, 21 ribs, probably Midwest America, 1780-1830. Medium sea green, applied round collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 6 inches; (light interior haze, overall exterior wear). Unusual rib count. Strong mold impression. Rare mouth treatment. $1,000-2,000

114. “Baltimore” And Monument - “Corn For The World” And Ear Of Corn Historical Flask, Baltimore Glass Works, Baltimore, Maryland, 1860-1870. Medium copper puce, applied square collared mouth - smooth base, quart; (1/8 inch flake from side of mouth, some exterior high point wear). GVI-4 Fantastic color. Strongly embossed. $4,000-8,000

115. Paneled Cologne Bottle, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1860-1888. Tall tapered twelve sided form, medium midnight blue, tooled flared mouth - smooth base, ht. 10 13/16 inches; (shallow 1/16 inch flake from base edge). Similar in form to MW plate 114, #5 Beautiful and unusual color. Scarce size. Ralph Finch collection. $500-1,000

116. “Union / Old Rye” And Clasped Hands - Eagle And “A & D.H.C. / Pittsburgh” Historical Flask, A and D.H. Chambers Manufacturers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1860-1870. Medium yellow green, applied square collared mouth - smooth base, quart; (1/8 inch by 1/4 inch flat flake from side of mouth). GXII-25 Bright, attractive color. Strong mold impression. Mike Roberts collection. $1,500-3,000

117. Eagle - Cornucopia Historical Flask, probably early Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Medium sapphire blue, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (exterior high point wear). Probably GII-15a Outstanding color. Rare. Beautiful. Carl Sturm collection. $8,000-16,000

118. “For Pike’s Peak” And Prospector - Hunter Shooting Stag Historical Flask, possibly Ravenna Glass Works, Ravenna, Ohio, 1857-1870. Yellowish amber with an olive tone, applied collared mouth with ring - smooth base, pint; (professionally cleaned, 1/4 inch bruise on top of the mouth). GXI-50 Strong mold impression. Nice color. $800-1,600

119. “That’s The Stuff” Figural Whiskey Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Barrel form, bright yellow amber, applied square collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 9 3/4 inches; (the outer edge of the mouth has a factory fire polish). Pretty color. Rare. Fine condition. Ex Bob Heath collection, ex Bob Mebane collection. $2,000-4,000

120. Figural Cologne Bottle, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1860-1888. Tapered square form with herringbone corners and thumbprint panels, medium plum amethyst, tooled flared mouth - smooth base, ht. 5 3/4 inches. Similar in form to MW plate 112, #13 Retains original label which reads, “Eau De Cologne”. Wonderful form. Eggshell thin glass. Fine condition. Ralph Finch collection. $500-1,000

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Lot 64, Lot 100, Lot 123, Lot 140, Lot 38, Lot 9, Lot 105, Lot 34, and Lot 67

Early, Colored, Embossed, and Pontiled


121. Eagle - “Liberty” And Oak Tree Historical Flask, America, 1820-1840. Medium root beer amber, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (exterior high point wear, 1/16 inch shallow open bubble on eagle’s left wing). GII-60 Attractive color. A fine example. Carl Sturm collection. $1,500-3,000

122. Paneled Cologne Bottle, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1860-1888. Obelisk form with vertical ribs on three panels, medium pink puce, applied double collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 12 1/8 inches; (light content haze). Similar in form to MW plate 112, #12 Rare mouth application. Beautiful color. Ex Stuart Elman collection, Ralph Finch collection. $800-1,600

123. “Myers’ / Rock Rose / New Haven” Medicine Bottle, America, 1845-1860. Square with beveled corners, medium emerald green, applied sloping collared mouth - iron pontil mark, ht. 9 1/4 inches. N #466 Beautiful color. Fine condition. Ex Charles B. Gardner collection. $2,000-4,000

124. Cornucopia - Pinwheel Figured Flask, probably Midwest America, 1820-1840. Brilliant bluish aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (light exterior high point wear). GIII-1 Great mold definition. Very rare. A beautiful little flask. $2,000-4,000

125. Pitkin Type Flask, 36 ribs swirled to the right, probably Pitkin Glass Works, Manchester, Connecticut, 1783-1830. Brilliant light olive yellow, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 6 1/4 inches. Fine condition with no wear. Beautiful light color. Ex Sam Laidacker collection. $1,000-2,000

126. “Old Valley / Whiskey / The Cook & Bernheimer Co. / New York U.S.A. / Gold Lion (Embossed Lion) / Cocktails” Whiskey Display Bottle, America, 1870-1890. Cylindrical, medium amber, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base, ht. 26 inches, base dia. 9 1/2 inches; (minor exterior scratches, 1 inch chip and roughness on mouth edge). A very impressive display bottle. Bold embossing. Ex Charles B. Gardner collection #780. $600-1,200

127. “Sanderson’s / Blood Renovator / Milton, VT.” Medicine Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Oval, brilliant aquamarine, applied round collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 8 inches; (professionally cleaned to original luster). AAM pg. 457 Highly whittled glass. Great form. Very rare. $750-1,500

128. “Harrison’s / Colombian / Ink” Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Cylindrical, deep cobalt blue, applied square collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 7 inches. Similar to C #765 Beautiful rich color. Highly whittled texture. Fine condition. Ex Bob Mebane collection. $1,500-3,000


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Half Pint Flasks in Rare Molds and Colors

from the Carl Sturm Collection


129. “Granite / Glass / Co.” - “Stoddard / NH” Lettered Flask, Granite Glass Works, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1846-1860. Medium yellow olive, applied sloping collared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (1/16 inch flake from collared mouth, some light exterior high point wear). GXV-7 Extremely rare with applied mouth. A fine example. Kris Kernozicky collection. $800-1,600

130. Pitkin Type Flask, ribbed and swirled to the right, 36 ribs, probably Pitkin Glass Works, Manchester, Connecticut, 1783-1830. Bright forest green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 6 1/2 inches; (light wear near base). Strong ribs and swirls. Beautiful bright color. Fine condition. $500-1,000

131. Pattern Molded Milk Pan, 18 ribs swirled to the left, probably Midwest America, 1815-1835. Cylindrical, medium greenish aquamarine, outward rolled rim - pontil scar, ht. 1 9/16 inches, rim dia. 6 7/8 inches; (1 1/2 inch fissure on folded rim). Similar in form to PG plate 173, #2 and plate 174, #2 Beautiful color. Numerous fine bubbles. Strong mold pattern. $600-1,200

132. “Jenny Lind” And Bust - “Glass Works / S. Huffsey” And Glass Factory Portrait Calabash Flask, Isabella Glass Works, Brooklyn, New Jersey, 1850-1860. Medium bluish green, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - pontil scar, quart. GI-99 Beautiful bright color. Fine condition. Mike Roberts collection. $1,500-3,000

133. “In Silver We Trust / (Bust) / Bryan 1896 Sewall” - “United Demorcatic Ticket / We Shall Vote / (Eagle) / 16 To 1” Figural Portrait Flask, America, circa 1896. In the form of a coin, golden yellow amber, tooled double collared mouth - smooth base, half pint. GI-126 Strong mold impression. Fine condition. $750-1,500

134. “Wine / P.C. Brooks / 1820.” Sealed Wine Bottle, England, circa 1820. Cylindrical, deep olive green, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - pontil scar, ht. 9 1/2 inches, base dia. 4 1/4 inches. Similar to RD plate 37, top left Wonderful original surface condition. Rare. $1,000-2,000

135. Fancy Cologne Bottle, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1860-1888. Octagonal paneled hourglass form, brilliant medium teal green, tooled flared mouth - smooth base, ht. 4 1/2 inches. Similar in form to MW plate 114, #7 Beautiful color. Fine condition. Ralph Finch collection. $500-1,000

136. “Harrison’s / Colombian / Ink” Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Octagonal, brilliant apple green, tooled rolled mouth - pontil scar, ht. 1 3/8 inches. C #529 A very crudely formed ink bottle. Beautiful color. Fine condition. $600-1,200

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An Extremely Rare Colored “Welden Spring” Mineral Water Bottle

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Whiskey Bottles in a Variety of Forms


137. “S.T. / Drake’s / 1860 / Plantation / X / Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Square tall log cabin form, six log, brilliant medium peach puce, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 3/4 inches. R/H #D-106 Beautiful light color. Fine condition. $1,000-2,000

138. Figural Cologne Bottle, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1860-1888. Square monument form, brilliant deep amethyst, tooled flared mouth - smooth base, ht. 11 7/8 inches. Similar in form to MW plate 114, #3 Stunning color. Fine condition. Ralph Finch collection. $1,000-2,000

139. Pattern Molded Glass Hat Whimsey, 16 diamond pattern, America, 1820-1860. Cylindrical hat form, brilliant amethyst, tooled inward rolled brim - pontil scar, ht. 1 3/4 inches, brim dia. 3 3/4 inches. Similar to GW plate 17 Beautiful color. A rare pattern molded whimsey hat. Dr. Paul S. Andreson collection. $400-800

140. “Dr H. W. Jackson / Druggist / Vegetable / Home Syrup” Medicine Bottle, probably Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1830-1848. Cylindrical, medium yellow olive, applied sloping collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 5 1/8 inches; (1/16 inch bubble on mouth). AAM pg. 263 Strong embossing, crudely formed mouth. A handsome New England color. Very rare. $2,000-4,000

141. Eagle - “Coffin & Hay. / Hammonton” And Flag Historical Flask, Coffin & Hay Manufactory, Hammonton, New Jersey, 1836-1847. Medium blue green, sheared mouth - tubular pontil scar, quart; (light exterior high point wear, 2 1/4 inch crack on medial rib). GII-48 Strong mold impression. Beautiful color. $400-800

142. Early Blown Spirits Flask, probably Germany, 1780-1810. Rectangular with wide beveled corners, medium sapphire blue with white fern like loopings, sheared mouth with pewter collar and threaded pewter cap - pontil scar, ht. 6 1/4 inches; (light exterior high point wear). Brilliant light color. Fine condition. $800-1,600

143. “Lafayette” And Bust - “DeWitt Clinton” And Bust Portrait Flask, Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1824-1825. Bright light yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (washable content residue, light exterior high point wear). GI-81 From a recent attic find. Beautiful color. Fine condition. $2,000-4,000

144. Paneled Cologne Bottle, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1840-1860. Tall tapered twelve sided form, light opalescent powder blue with sea green hues, tooled flared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 11 1/8 inches. Similar in form to MW plate 114, #5 Scarce with pontil scar. Great form. Fine condition. Ralph Finch collection. $800-1,600


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Rare and Unusual Hat WhimsiesFrom the Dr. Paul S. Andreson Collection

Lot 41, Lot 139, Lot 24, Lot 7, Lot 79, and Lot 11


145. “Greeley’s Bourbon / Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Barrel form, light smokey ginger ale with a greyish tone, applied square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 1/4 inches; (minor roughness on one base ring). R/H #G-101 Beautiful light color. Fine condition. $2,000-4,000

146. Clasped Hands - Eagle Historical Flask, Lorenz and Wightman Manufacturers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1860-1870. Bright olive yellow, applied mouth with ring - smooth base embossed “L & W”, pint. GXII-18 Outstanding color. Fine condition. Mike Roberts collection. $500-1,000

147. “Cheatham & Kinney / Nashville / Tenn.” Lettered Flask, Wm. McCully and Company Manufacturers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1871-1878. Bluish aquamarine, applied mouth with ring - smooth base marked “W. McC & Co”, half pint; (light exterior high point wear, 1/8 inch flake from mouth). Unlisted but similar to GXV-4 A rare mold for a private concern. Strong embossing. $1,000-2,000

148. Paneled Cologne Bottle, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1860-1888. Tall tapered twelve sided form, medium teal green, tooled flared mouth - smooth base, ht. 10 7/8 inches. Similar in form to MW plate 114, #5 Retains graphic original label which reads, “Eau De Cologne / Triple Superieure”. Beautiful color. Fine condition. Ralph Finch collection. $800-1,600

149. Blown Three Mold Hat Whimsey, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1820-1840. Cylindrical hat form, deep cobalt blue, tooled brim - pontil scar, ht. 1 3/4 inches, brim dia. 2 inches. GII-16, exact item pictured LeeII plate 125 Extremely rare. Beautiful form and color. Fine condition. Dr. Paul S. Andreson collection. $750-1,500

150. Scroll Flask, probably Louisville Glass Works, Louisville, Kentucky, 1845-1860. Medium moss green, applied mouth with ring - iron pontil mark, quart; (1/8 inch bruise on medial rib). GIX-2 Different and pretty color. Fine condition. Ex Judge Blaske collection, Mike Roberts collection. $800-1,600

151. “Alexander’s / Superior / Aerated Waters / Toronto” Soda Water Bottle, probably America, 1860-1880. Torpedo form, medium yellow green, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 8 5/8 inches. Very strong embossing. Great form. Fine condition. Extremely rare. $600-1,200

152. Freeblown Engraved Compote, probably early Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1810-1830. Large globular bowl engraved with eagle and draping on a short stem with pressed glass base, colorless, tooled rim - ground pontil scar, ht. 7 3/4 inches, dia. 6 1/8 inches; (light overall wear, 1/2 inch by 1/4 inch flake from base corner, other minor roughness to base edge). Similar in form to PG plate 139, center Fine engraving. Early and rare. $500-1,000

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Lot 58

Seldom does a great flask come to the

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A sunlight photo shows the exquisite color of this

unique flask


Auctioneers and Appraisers of Antique Bottles and Glass, Period Decorative Arts, Singular Art Objects, and Estates79 Bradford Corner Road, Woodstock Valley, CT 06282 p:(860) 974-1634 www.hecklerauction.com f:(860) 974-2003

Norman C. Heckler & Company

Lot 87

norman c. heckler & company premier auction 106: early glass, bottles, flasks, and more

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