norman c. heckler & company select auction 135: early glass, bottles, flasks & more

Norman C. Heckler & Company Auction 135Bidding Begins May 30, 2016

Closing June 8, 2016

A Select Absentee Auction Of Early Glass, Bottles, Flasks and More

$52,650

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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.ASB Antique Seal Bottles 1640-1900, David Burton, 2015. B Western Whiskey Bottles, #4, R. E. Barnett, 1997.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.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 135A Select Absentee Auction of

Early Glass, Bottles, Flasks, Whiskeys, Freeblown Items, Bitters, Scents, Inkwells, Medicines, Mineral Waters, Utilities and More

Auction Start Date: May 30, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. Eastern TimeAuction Closing Date: June 8, 2016 at 10:00 P.M. Eastern Time

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CONDITIONS OF SALE

1. Absentee Auction: The items in our absentee auctions will be sold at unreserved absentee auction, opening date Monday, January 18, 2016 at 9:00 AM EST (6:00 PM PST) closing date Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 10:00 PM EST (7:00 PM PST). 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 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. It is recommended that you or a representative examine each item in person before bidding. We are pleased to provide verbal condition reports for our bidders. 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.4. Bidding Procedure: Bidding on an item may be done in one of five ways: 1. Internet Bidding, 2. Telephone Bidding, 3. Bidding by Postal Mail (we urge you to send your mail bids as early as possible), 4. Bidding by Fax (at least 2 days in advance), 5. Bidding by Email (valid only if bid is confirmed by Norman C. Heckler & Company).Bidding via the Internet is strongly recommended.We are pleased to receive bids by telephone so that we can answer any questions and assist you in your bidding. You may telephone us at any time (weekdays 9 AM - 5 PM) during the auction, prior to the closing of the sale, to check the status of your bids, to find the current bidding level, to open a bid, or to raise a bid on an auction lot. (These actions are also available as part of our internet bidding system).Your bid, written, oral or electronic, grants Norman C. Heckler & Company the authority to protect you up to the amount of your stated bid. Your bid will not be removed once executed.Norman C. Heckler & Company will not disclose bids pledged by others; only the current bidding level of a lot will be available.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.Each lot in the sale has an estimate based on current value as an intended guide to bidding.MINIMUM BID IS ONE-HALF THE LOW ESTIMATE

Increments are as follows:Up to $250.00...............increments of $10.00 $250.00 - $500.00..................increments of $25.00 $500.00 - $1000.00...............increments of $50.00 $1000.00 - $2500.00.........increments of $100.00 $2500.00 - $5000.00...........increments of $250.00 $5000.00 - $10000.00...........increments of $500.00 $10,000 & Up..................increments of $1000.00

An example - You bid $900.00 on a lot which is the highest bid received to date. The second highest bid is $550.00. The current high bidding level would be yours at $600.00. Any other bids submitted by others below $900.00 will be advanced automatically in the auction system.Incoming bids will be accepted on the closing day until 10 PM Eastern (7 PM Pacific). Only online bids will be accepted after 10 PM Eastern (7 PM Pacific) for auction lots that are still open.TIMED CLOSING: This auction will close at 10:00 P.M. Eastern on the last day of the sale; however, if there are successful bids on individual items within the last 10 minutes (9:50 - 10:00 P.M.), then the auction will continue for those individual items. For each item that has received bids in the last 10 minutes, the closing of the item is extended until there are no further bids for a continuous 10 minute period. Lots that have no bidding activity in the last 10 minutes will close at 10:00 P.M. Eastern. 5. Call Back Process: There are no “Call Backs” for this auction.6. Successful Bidders: Successful bidders will be notified both by email and postal mail. A 17% buyer’s premium will be added to the closing price to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. Payment is due immediately upon receipt of notification of purchase. No exceptions. Accepted forms of payment are bank check, personal check, cash, or money order. Bank check or money order will facilitate immediate processing. If you pay with uncertified funds, Heckler may not ship items until ten business days have passed from the deposit date. If you see that your check has cleared, you may send front and back copies of the canceled check, and Hecklers will remove the shipping hold. 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.7. Shipping: 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 shipping charges for most glass items and accessories (excluding foreign shipments) are $20.00 for the first item, $9.00 for each additional item together with insurance costs ($0.60 per $100.00). Additional charges may apply for large or unusually shaped items, and/or certain postal zones which USPS attaches a surcharge. Some items may require transport through a fine arts carrier which can be arranged by the buyer or with Norman C. Heckler & Company. We encourage you to plan for a pickup of your items at our offices.8. Refunds: 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 items. The Auctioneers will be the sole judge in consideration of refunds. It is the Auctioneers sincere intention to consider any reasonable request for a refund pertaining to a major oversight in the description of an object (ie: large epoxy repairs, large chips, extensive cracks, etc.) and not nuances of color, minute flaws, or normal antique “fair wear and tear”.9. Administration: If at any time during the auction period an act or circumstance takes place which impedes or affects the normal auction process, the auction can be postponed or terminated at the auctioneer’s discretion.10. Terms: Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms.

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1. “ST / Drakes / 1860 / Plantation / X / Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Square tall log cabin form, 4 logs, brilliant yellow with an olive tone, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 7/8 inches; (shallow 1/16 inch flake from top of mouth). R/H #D-110 A rare and beautiful color for a 4 log Drake’s. Overall great condition. $1,000-2,000

2. Scroll Flask, possibly Lancaster Glass Works, Lancaster, New York, 1845-1860. Rich sapphire blue, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint. GIX-10 An absolutely stunning color. Fine condition. $4,000-8,000

3. Freeblown Bottle, New England, 1780-1830. Globular, brilliant yellow olive, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - pontil scar, ht. 11 1/2 inches, greatest dia. 8 1/4 inches; (light exterior wear marks at mid body). Similar in form and construction to MW plate 47, #3 A beautiful example with numerous small bubbles and profuse swirls. Fine condition. $1,000-2,000

4. “Mrs S. A. Allen’s / Worlds Hair / Restorer / New York” Medicine Bottle, America, 1870-1880. Rectangular with beveled corners, medium amethyst, applied double collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 7 1/8 inches. AAM pg. 22 Beautiful color. Fine condition. $500-1,000

5. Early Blown Spirits Flask, probably Germany, 1780-1810. Rectangular with beveled corners, bright cobalt blue with milkglass loopings, partial applied metal closure - pontil scar, ht. 4 7/8 inches; (loss to threaded portion of closure). Appealing size and decorations. Generally fine condition. $1,000-2,000

6. “U. S. A. / Hosp. Dept” Medicine Bottle, America, 1860-1870. Cylindrical, brilliant golden yellow with peach overtones, applied double collared mouth - smooth base embossed “SDS”, ht. 9 1/8 inches. AAM pg. 535 Unusual and beautiful color. Fine condition. $1,000-2,000

7. Eagle - “Willington / Glass, Co” Historical Flask, Willington Glass Works, West Willington, Connecticut, 1860-1872. Medium olive amber, applied double collared mouth - smooth base, quart; (small potstone with two 1/8 inch hairline radiations near the eagle’s neck). GII-61 A highly whittled exterior surface, numerous bubbles and a strong mold impression help make this one a beauty. Fine condition. $600-1,200

8. “R & G. A. Wright / Philada.” Base Embossed Pressed Glass Figural Bear Jar, Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1850-1887. Sitting bear form, milk glass, machined mouth - smooth base, ht. with cover 5 1/8 inches; (head has chips to ears and base edge, body has manufacturer’s chips and fissures at mouth opening). Similar in form and construction to B/K #3261, left Strong mold impression. Good condition. Made to contain bear grease. $400-800

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9. Pattern Molded Bottle, 24 ribs swirled to the right, probably a Zanesville glasshouse, Zanesville, Ohio, 1815-1830. Globular, brilliant olive yellow, outward rolled mouth - pontil scar, ht. 8 1/2 inches, greatest dia. 5 7/8 inches; (very faint 1/4 inch star fissure at mid body). Similar in form and construction to MW plate 96, #2 Beautiful color and mold definition. Fine condition. $1,000-2,000

10. Eagle - Oak Tree And “Liberty” Historical Flask, America, 1820-1840. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (light exterior high point wear). GII-60 Listed as comparatively scarce. Numerous bubbles make this an eye appealing example. Fine condition. $500-1,000

11. Washington - Taylor Portrait Flask, Dyottville Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Brilliant medium blue green, sheared mouth - tubular pontil scar, quart. GI-39 An exceptional flask having many bubbles, appealing “orange peel” surface and outstanding color. Fine condition. Ex Edmund and Jayne Blaske collection, #94. $1,200-2,400

12. Freeblown Wide Mouth Storage Jar, probably France, 1800-1830. Cylindrical flowerpot form, deep yellow olive, sheared mouth with applied string rim - pontil scar, ht. 14 inches. Similar in form and construction to AG plate 147, #3 Attractive size and form. Numerous small bubbles. Fine condition. $200-400

13. Freeblown Serving Bowl, probably early Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1815-1830. Cylindrical bowl form, medium olive green, heavy outward rolled rim - pontil scar, ht. 3 5/8 inches, greatest dia. 8 3/8 inches; (interior and exterior usage wear, 1/2 inch bruise on inner rim).

Similar in form and construction to PG plate 30 Great color and early form. Generally fine condition. Ex Darl Fifer collection. $500-1,000

14. “M. Plumstead & Son’s / Lynn Mass.” Whiskey Bottle, America, 1870-1880. Square with beveled corners, bright orange amber, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 8 inches; (professionally cleaned with some light remaining wear marks). An unlisted mold in a beautiful color with bold embossing. $150-300

15. Two Smelling Salts Bottles, Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1847-1857. Hexagonal double ogee forms, amethyst and cobalt blue, ground mouths - smooth bases, ht. 3 1/4 inches; (cobalt example has three shallow 1/8 inch manufacturer’s flakes from mouth edge and 1/8 inch flake from base edge, amethyst example has light interior haze). Similar in form and construction to MW plate 106, #14 Both retain attractive floral decorated pewter closures. Scarce forms. Bryan Grapentine collection. $150-300

16. Sheaf Of Rye - Grapes Pictorial Flask, probably Coffin and Hay Manufactory, Hammonton, New Jersey, 1820-1840. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (light exterior high point wear). GX-3 A scarce flask in an unusual form. Fine condition.

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17. Pair Of Pressed Glass Candlesticks, Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1840-1865. Acanthus leaf pattern, starch blue and clambroth, pontil scars, ht. 9 1/4 inches; (minor manufacturer’s base edge roughness). B/K #4041b These are the middle size of the three known sizes. Detailed mold impression. Fine condition. $500-1,000

18. Cathedral Pickle Jar, America, 1860-1880. Hexagonal, light green with lime overtones, applied square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 13 1/4 inches; (light exterior high point wear). Similar in form and construction to Z pg. 278, bottom right Nicely whittled surface with many bubbles. Crisp mold impression and strong color. Fine condition. $300-600

19. Scroll Flask, Midwest America, 1845-1860. Yellow with a strong olive tone, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GIX-11 Rare and wonderful color. Fine condition. $1,500-3,000

20. “Missisquoi / A / Springs” Mineral Water Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Cylindrical, bright golden amber, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base, quart. T #V-16B A bright clean example. Fine condition. $200-400

21. “Melvin & Badger / Apothecaries / Boston, Mass.” Poison Bottle, America, 1880-1890. Irregular hexagonal form with horizontal ribbing, bright cobalt blue, tooled flared mouth - smooth base embossed “8 / C.L.G. Co. / Patent Applied For,” ht. 6 1/8 inches; (professionally cleaned with some remaining wear marks). K #KI-2 Attractive color and form. Strong embossing. $150-300

22. Washington Bust And “Fells / Point” - Monument And “Balto” Portrait Flask, Baltimore Glass Works, Baltimore, Maryland, 1820-1840. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint. GI-20 Crisp and detailed mold impression. Fine condition. $300-600

23. Two Freeblown Chestnut Bottles, New England, 1783-1830. Shades of light yellow olive, applied round collared mouths - pontil scars, ht. 5 3/8 inches and 5 1/2 inches; (one has an unformed surface bubble in

neck opening). Similar in form to KW fig. 47 Each example exhibits a beautiful color and form with numerous bubbles. Fine condition. $400-800

24. “Bourbon Whiskey / Bitters.” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Barrel form, medium strawberry puce, applied square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 1/2 inches; (pinpoint flake and roughness on mouth edge). R/H #B-171 Heavily whittled exterior surface. Beautiful medium density color. $300-600

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25. “Union” And Clasped Hands - Eagle Historical Flask, probably Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1860-1870. Brilliant yellow with a green tone, applied mouth with ring - smooth base, pint; (3/16 inch surface bruise on shoulder). GXII-22 variant This unlisted variant is not embossed with “A & Co” on the lower banner. Fantastic bright color. $1,000-2,000

26. Eagle - “Dyottville Glass Works / Philada” Historical Flask, Dyottville Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1850-1875. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - smooth base, pint; (light exterior high point wear, several manufacturer’s pinpoint flakes at mouth edge). GII-38 An unusual and attractive form. Fine condition. $200-400

27. Figural Smelling Salts Bottle, America, 1815-1830. Circular wafer form body with corrugated edges, pinwheel design with center bead,

aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 2 1/8 inches; (light exterior high point wear on center beads). Similar in form and construction to MW plate 104, #3 Attractive form. Fine condition. Rare. Bryan Grapentine collection. $150-300

28. “ST / Drake’s / 1860 / Plantation / X / Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Square tall log cabin form, 6 logs, bright, light yellow amber, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 10 1/8 inches; (1/2 inch scratch on side of mouth, pinpoint flake from inner mouth edge). R/H #D-105 Beautiful color. Generally fine condition. $200-400

29. Lot Of Three Cornucopia - Urn Pictorial Flasks, Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1820-1840. Shades of olive green and olive amber, sheared mouths - pontil scars, half pint and pints; (two have light exterior high point wear, one has moderate exterior high point wear). GIII-7 and two GIII-4 Attractive New England colors. Fine condition. $250-500

30. “Old London Dock / Gin / A. M. Bininger & Co. / No. 19 Broad St N. Y.” Gin Bottle, America, 1860-1870. Square with beveled corners, medium yellowish green, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 1/2 inches. Similar to H #2010 Brilliant glass with numerous bubbles and overall clarity. Fine condition. $250-500

31. “Pavilion & United States Spring Co / Saratoga / N.Y. - Pavilion Water / Aperient” Mineral Water Bottle, America, 1860-1870. Cylindrical, emerald green, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base, pint; (1/8 inch open bubble on mouth edge). T #S-45B Listed as scarce. Beautiful color. Highly whittled exterior surface. $200-400

32. “Washington” And Bust - Taylor Bust And “Bridgeton * New. Jersey” Portrait Flask, Bridgeton Glass Works, Bridgeton, New Jersey, 1836-1850. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GI-24 Detailed mold impression. Fine condition. $200-400

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33. Freeblown Spirits Flask, blown in the German half post method, probably Germany, 1780-1810. Flattened teardrop form, rich cobalt blue, applied threaded pewter closure - pontil scar, ht. 7 inches; (no pewter cap). Unusual form and beautiful color. Fine condition. $200-400

34. “Greeley’s Bourbon / Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Barrel form, medium copper puce, applied square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 1/8 inches; (pinpoint flake from mouth edge). R/H #G-101 Retains full colorful and graphic label which reads “Bourbon Whiskey Bitters.” and shows a maiden with stalks of wheat. Generally fine condition. $1,000-2,000

35. Scroll Flask, possibly Lancaster Glass Works, Lancaster, New York, 1845-1860. Brilliant lime green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint. GIX-10 Bright, beautiful and breathtaking color. Fine condition. $1,200-2,400

36. “Benjamin Franklin” And Bust - “T. W. Dyott, M.D.” And Bust Portrait Flask, Kensington Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, quart; (lightly professionally cleaned). GI-96 This flask was found atop a brick basement pier in North Philadelphia. Great mold impression showing all the details and lettering. Fine condition. $300-600

37. Two Glasshouse Letterheads, Fort Trumbull Glass Co. and Ellenville Glass Works, America, 1868 and 1871. Rectangular, off white paper with black lettering, 7 3/4 inches by 9 3/4 inches and 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches;

(Ellenville item has minor loss to two edges). Each letter is addressed to Watrous & Bacon and concerns bottle and cover molds. The Ellenville piece, dated 1871, concerns the alterations to the mold for the Dr. Townsend’s medicine bottle and mentions a sample bottle with three rounded edges and one sharp edge. $200-400

38. Wide Mouth Utility Jar, possibly America, 1840-1860. Cylindrical, medium yellow olive, tooled flared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 9 1/2 inches, dia. 5 1/4 inches. This jar was spun in a turn mold to remove the mold seams. Attractive size and color. Fine condition. $200-400

39. “Chesnut Grove / Whiskey / C. W.” Handled Whiskey Jug, America, 1850-1860. Flattened chestnut form, medium orange amber, applied mouth with ring - pontil scar, ht. 9 inches; (light overall interior haze). H #1156 Attractive form and applied handle. Generally fine condition. $200-400

40. Washington Bust And “The Father Of His Country” - Taylor Bust Portrait Flask, Dyottville Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1847-1865. Aquamarine, applied double collared mouth - smooth base, quart; (some light milky interior stain on bust of Washington). GI-45 Listed as very rare. Fine condition. $300-600


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41. “Dr Tebbetts’ / Physiological / Hair / Regenerator” Medicine Bottle, America, 1870-1880. Rectangular with beveled corners, medium amethyst, applied double collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 7 1/2 inches; (light exterior high point wear). AAM pg. 510 Always a popular bottle due to the many available colors and shades. Fine condition. $500-1,000

42. Masonic Arch And Emblems - Eagle And “J. Shepard & Co / Zanesville / Ohio” Historical Flask, J. Shepard and Company Manufacturers, Zanesville, Ohio, 1820-1830. Brilliant orange amber shading to yellow amber in the shoulders, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GIV-32 Wonderful glass clarity from top to bottom. Fine condition. Ex Dr. Burton Spiller collection. $1,000-2,000

43. Lot Of Three Pattern Molded Smelling Salts Bottles, 20 vertical ribs and two have 20 ribs swirled to the right, probably America, 1783-1830. Elongated ovoid forms, shades of cobalt blue and peacock blue, sheared mouths - pontil scars, ht. 2 7/8 inches, 2 15/16 inches and 3 1/2 inches; (all have light exterior high point wear). Similar in form and construction to MW plate 103, #12 Attractive forms and colors. Fine condition. Bryan Grapentine collection. $300-600

44. Two “Oak Orchard / Acid Springs - Address / G. W. Merchant / Lockport. N.Y.” Mineral Water Bottles, probably Lockport Glass Works, Lockport, New York, 1860-1880.

Cylindrical, shades of medium emerald green, applied sloping collared mouths with rings - smooth bases, quarts. T #N-24 Both are great examples with heavy whittle and bright colors. Fine condition. $250-500

45. “Hall’s / Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Barrel form, brilliant yellow amber with white painted letters, applied square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 inches. R/H #H-10 Heavily whittled exterior surface and beautiful color. Fine condition. $300-600

46. “Dr Skinner’s / Celebrated / 25 Cent Bitters / So. Reading Mass” Bitters Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Rectangular with beveled corners, aquamarine, applied double collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 8 1/2 inches; (professionally cleaned with some remaining wear marks). R/H #S-115 Heavily whittled glass and bold embossing. $150-300

47. Washington Bust - Eagle Portrait Flask, America, 1820-1840. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint. GI-11 Listed as rare. Unusual and appealing embossing. Fine condition. $500-1,000

48. “New Eng. Glass Bottle Co.” Base Embossed Bottle, three piece mold, New England Glass Bottle Company, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1827-1845. Cylindrical, dark olive amber, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - pontil scar, ht. 8 3/8 inches; (1/8 inch bruise on base edge, not all letters on base are legible). KW pg. 190, fig. 147 Early and rare. Fine condition. $300-600


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49. “Liquore Del Diavolo / (Devil Motif) / G. Peluso / Napoli” Figural Liquor Bottle, probably Italy, 1870-1890. Barrel form, brilliant sunset pink puce, tooled double collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 1/2 inches; (3/8 inch area of roughness on inner mouth edge). Bright, beautiful and unusual color. Appealing form and embossing. $500-1,000

50. Lot Of Four Cologne Bottles, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1860-1870. Cylindrical with vertical ribs and beads, cylindrical with vertical ribs and diagonal bands of stars and square with roped corners, colorless and milk glass, tooled flared mouths - smooth bases, ht. 5 5/8 inches to 8 inches. Two are similar to MW plate 114, #4 One retains partial label which reads “Eau De Cologne”. Fine condition. $200-400

51. “Union / (Clasped Hands) / L. F & Co” - Eagle And “Pittsburgh, Pa” Historical Flask, Lippincott, Fry and Company Manufacturers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1866-1867. Ice blue, applied mouth with ring - smooth base, quart; (1/8 inch open surface bubble on shoulder). GXII-13 Listed as comparatively scarce but must be considered rare as the company was in business for only one year. Beautiful color and strong embossing. $400-800

52. “Dr Loew’s Celebrated / Stomach Bitters & / Nerve Tonic / The Loew & Sons Co. / Cleveland, O.” Bitters Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Square with rounded corners and swirled fluting on neck and shoulder, brilliant yellowish green, tooled sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base, ht. 9 1/4 inches. R/H #L-111 Retains 95% original and highly graphic label. Beautiful color. Fine condition. $400-800

53. Early Fruit Jar, America, 1860-1870. Cylindrical, brilliant light yellow olive, applied heavy collared mouth - smooth base, quart. Possibly R #3119-1 Rare, unlisted and beautiful color. Fine condition. $1,000-2,000

54. Large Cathedral Pickle Jar, America, 1845-1860. Square with beveled corners and fancy cathedral arches, deep bluish aquamarine, applied round collared mouth - iron pontil mark, ht. 13 3/4 inches; (loose label is attached with tape at top and bottom, dried content residue). Similar in form and construction to Z pg. 456, top right Retains cork closure and highly graphic period label which reads, “Prepared / By / Wardell & / Pease / 250-252 / Front Street / New York”. Fine condition. $300-600

55. Eagle - Reverse Plain Historical Flask, America, 1845-1860. Bright yellowish green, applied sloping collared mouth - iron pontil mark, quart; (light exterior high point wear). GII-143 Appealing form and color. Fine condition. $200-400

56. Sheaf Of Wheat - “Westford Glass Co” Pictorial Flask, Westford Glass Works, Westford, Connecticut, 1860-1873. Medium amber, applied double collared mouth - smooth base, half pint. GXIII-37 This interesting little flask has a 1 inch interior piece of excess glass separated from when the mouth was applied. Accompanying this flask is an old note which reads, “Best wishes to the owner of this Westford bottle from the grandson of the owner of the Westford Glass Co., George E. Buck”. $150-300

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57. Scroll Flask, Midwest America, 1845-1860. Medium orange amber, applied round collared mouth - iron pontil mark, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GIX-11 Eye appealing and unusual applied mouth. Great color and condition. $500-1,000

58. Freeblown Bottle, probably a Zanesville glasshouse, Zanesville, Ohio, 1820-1840. Irregular globular form, brilliant yellow with an olive tone, outward rolled mouth - pontil scar, ht. 10 1/2 inches, greatest dia. 7 1/2 inches. Similar in form to MW plate 96, #6 A rare unpatterned example in a beautiful bright color. Fine condition. $800-1,600

59. “Missisquoi / A / Springs” Mineral Water Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Cylindrical, deep forest green, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base, magnum quart; (shallow 1/8 inch open bubble on reverse). T #V-16A Scarce in this larger “magnum” size. $200-400

60. “Lafayette” And Bust - Masonic Arch And Emblems Portrait Flask, Mount Vernon Glass Works, Vernon, New York, 1820-1830. Shaded deep yellowish olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear, 1 1/2 inches by 7/8 inch epoxy repair to mouth). GI-88 Strong mold impression and beautiful color. $400-800

61. Lot Of Three Smelling Salts Bottles, America, 1815-1830. Coin form with daisy pattern and corrugated edges, colorless, cobalt blue and medium emerald green, two sheared mouths and one ground mouth - two are pontiled, ht. 1 3/4 inches, 1 13/16 inches and 1 7/8 inches; (blue green example has 5/8 inch neck fissure, cobalt example has heavy

exterior high point wear and 1/4 inch body fissure). Similar in form and construction to MW plate 104, #5 Beautiful colors and early forms. Bryan Grapentine collection. $200-400

62. “Geo. W. Hoxsie’s / Premium / Beer” Bottle, probably Westford Glass Works, Westford, Connecticut, 1860-1873. Cylindrical, deep yellowish olive, applied round collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 7 inches; (light exterior wear and scratches mostly on one side). A crude and bubbly example with strong embossing. Fine condition. $200-400

63. Two Freeblown Wide Mouth Utility Jars, probably America, 1830-1860. Cylindrical, shades of yellow amber, tooled flared mouths - pontil scars, ht. 5 1/8 inches and 7 1/8 inches, dia. 3 3/4 inches and 4 7/8 inches. Similar in form and construction to KW fig. 149 Wonderful sizes, colors and forms. Fine condition. $350-700

64. Masonic Arch And Emblems - Eagle And “T.W.D.” Historical Flask, Kensington Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (just a hint of high point wear). GIV-37 A bright and clean example. Fine condition. $250-500

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65. Cornucopia - Urn Pictorial Flask, probably Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1820-1840. Brilliant bluish green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (1/4 inch surface bruise on inner edge of mouth). GIII-7 Beautiful and scarce color for this mold. Crisp and clean exterior surface. $250-500

66. “Greeley’s Bourbon / Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Barrel form, medium smoky ginger ale with peach tones, applied square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 1/4 inches. R/H #G-101 Wonderful lighter color which is consistent from top to bottom. Fine condition. $1,000- 2,000

67. Pattern Molded Plate, 30 ribs, probably Midwest America, 1820-1840. Cylindrical with tooled, slightly flaring base, aquamarine, outward rolled rim - pontil scar, ht. 3/4 inch, dia. 6 3/8 inches; (light usage wear). Similar in form and construction to PG plate 173, #2 Pleasing shallow form. Fine condition. $250-500

68. Unusual Two Piece Mold Demijohn, possibly America, 1840-1860. Flattened chestnut flask form, brilliant yellow olive, tooled square collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 10 1/8 inches, wdth. 8 1/4 inches. Similar in form to AG plate 203, left Unusual form, bright color and heavily whittled surface. Rare. Fine condition. $200-400

69. Blown Three Mold Decanter, Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1820-1840. Bulbous, medium yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint. GIII-16 A beautiful piece of early colored blown three mold glass. Fine condition. $400-800

70. Kossuth Bust And “New Jersey Bridgeton.” - Sloop Portrait Flask, Bridgeton Glass Works, Bridgeton, New Jersey, 1836-1850. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear, minor manufacturer’s roughness on inner edge of mouth includes 1/4 inch surface bruise). GI-111 A scarce and brilliant flask. $300-600

71. Cologne Bottle, possibly Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1840-1860. Cylindrical, medium grape amethyst, inward rolled mouth - ground pontil scar, ht. 8 1/2 inches. Similar in form and construction to MW plate 114, bottom row, #3 Beautiful color, scarce form. Fine condition. $200-400

72. Umbrella Ink Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Octagonal, medium cobalt blue, inward rolled mouth - tubular pontil scar, ht. 2 1/4 inches; (3/16 inch flake from base edge, light exterior high point wear and haze). Similar in form and construction to C #145 Great color and form. $500-1,000

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73. Eagle - “Willington / Glass, Co” Historical Flask, Willington Glass Works, West Willington, Connecticut, 1860-1872. Medium yellow olive, applied double collared mouth - smooth base, pint. GII-64 Strong mold impression. A beautiful flask with only a hint of wear. Fine condition. $300-600

74. Cathedral Pickle Jar, America, 1845-1860. Square with beveled corners and fancy panels, aquamarine, applied round collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 11 1/2 inches. Similar to Z pg. 455, upper left Attractive whittle and bubbles. Fine condition. $200-400

75. Freeblown Smelling Salts Bottle, America, 1815-1830. Seahorse form, light sapphire blue with milk glass inclusions, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 2 3/8 inches. Similar in form and construction to MW plate 102, #7 Unusual, rare and beautiful color combination. Fine condition showing quality workmanship. Bryan Grapentine collection. $300-600

76. Clasped Hands - Eagle Historical Flask, America, 1860-1870. Bright citron, applied mouth with ring - smooth base, quart; (1/8 inch open bubble on base edge). GXII-5 Outstanding bright color and strong embossing. $500-1,000

77. Pattern Molded Smelling Salts Bottle, 19 vertical ribs, probably Midwest America, 1800-1830. Flattened coin form, bright orange amber, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 2 3/16 inches; (1/8 inch and 3/8 inch fissures near base).

Similar in form and construction to MW plate 98, #8 Beautiful and brilliant color. Extremely rare size. $200-400

78. Two Whiskey Bottles, label only “Golden Sheaf Whiskey” and “J. & R. Dunster / London”, probably a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1860-1873. Square with beveled corners, medium amber and orange amber, applied sloping collared mouths - smooth bases, ht. 9 3/4 inches; (50% loss to label on unembossed example). Similar in form to L/P plate 11, row 3, #7 Beautiful “Stoddard” colors, each with interesting bubbles and crudity. Fine condition. $150-300

79. Washington Bust And “Bridgetown New Jersey” - Classical Bust And “Bridgetown New Jersey” Portrait Flask, Bridgeton Glass Works, Bridgeton, New Jersey, 1836-1855. Bluish aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, quart; (light exterior high point wear). GI-25 An attractive example having a bold mold impression and bright clean glass. Fine condition. $200-400

80. “Congress & Empire Spring Co / Hotchkiss’ Sons, / C / New-York / Saratoga.N.Y. - Congress / Water” Mineral Water Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Cylindrical, medium emerald green, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base with embossed circle, quart; (light exterior surface wear on neck and shoulder). T #C-17A Type 1 Listed as scarce. An extremely crude bottle with heavy whittle and “orange peel” surface. Fine condition. $200-400

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81. “Mist Of The Morning / Sole Agents / Barnett & Lumley” Figural Whiskey Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Barrel form, medium amber with an olive tone, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base, ht. 9 7/8 inches. Similar to H #585 A scarce bottle in an unusual color. Fine condition. $600-1,200

82. Eagle - Cornucopia Historical Flask, probably early Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Bluish aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (light exterior high point wear). GII-16 Listed as rare. Fine condition. $250-500

83. Two Utility Bottles, probably a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1846-1860. Cylindrical, shades of yellow olive, sheared mouths - pontil scarred key mold bases with two embossed dots, ht. 3 3/4

inches and 3 7/8 inches. Similar in form and construction to L/P plate 10, row 3, #2 and #3 Both examples exhibit pleasing New England color and crudity. Fine condition. $250-500

84. Wide Mouth Pickle Jar, three piece mold construction, a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1860-1872. Cylindrical, rich reddish amber, applied round collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 8 inches, base dia. 3 1/2 inches; (light exterior wear). L/P plate 11, #5 Beautiful color with a whittled exterior surface. Fine condition. $400-800

85. “J. T. Brown / Chemist / Boston - Double / Soda / Water” Bottle, America, 1860-1870. Torpedo form, medium blue green, tooled heavy collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 8 7/8 inches; (light exterior high point wear). Similar to H #2989 Strong embossing. Fine condition. $150-300

86. Blown Molded Salt Shaker, Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1878-1887. Cylindrical with ten vertical panels, bright yellow amber, ground mouth - smooth base with sunburst pattern, ht. with closure 3 3/4 inches; (a series of small cooling fissures exist on base edge, closure and salt breaker have some light surface wear). Similar in form and construction to B/K #1499, left Though hard to read, the closure is marked “Dana K. Alden’s World

Renowned Rotary Salt Agitator Boston Mass. Pat’d Dec. 25-1877”. Rare form. Rare color. Fine condition. Bryan Grapentine collection. $150-300

87. Eagle - “Willington / Glass, Co” Historical Flask, Willington Glass Works, West Willington, Connecticut, 1860-1872. Medium forest green, sheared mouth - smooth base, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GII-64 Interesting in that there is a darker band of glass in the lower part of the flask. $200-400

88. Pitkin Type Flask, ribbed and swirled to the right, 32 ribs, probably Midwest America, 1820-1830. Medium sea green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 6 5/8 inches; (light exterior high point wear). Similar in form and construction to MW plate 89, #10 Well defined mold impression. Fine condition. $500-1,000


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89. “Voldner’s / Aromatic / Schnapps / Schiedam” Bottle, America, 1860-1870. Square with beveled corners, bright yellow olive, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base, ht. 10 inches. An attractive example with a crudely applied mouth and many bubbles. Fine condition. $150-300

90. Scroll Flask, possibly Lancaster Glass Works, Lancaster, New York, 1845-1860. Deep olive green, applied mouth with ring - iron pontil mark, pint. GIX-10 A beautiful flask on the darker end of the color spectrum. Long neck. Fine condition. $1,000-2,000

91. Freeblown Demijohn, possibly Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1820-1840. Cylindrical, brilliant yellow olive, applied sloping collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 13 inches; (partial wicker covering with interesting “make-do” string handle repair, washable interior and exterior residue, inner edge of mouth has minor manufacturer’s roughness). Similar in form and construction to McK plate 225, #1 The bottle appears to be fully intact under the wicker covering. Beautiful color and form. Fine condition. $400-800

92. “National / Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1867-1880. Ear of corn form, medium golden amber, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base embossed “Patent 1867”, ht. 12 5/8 inches. R/H #N-8 A classic bitters bottle with a detailed mold impression and great color. Fine condition. $400-800

93. Two Cologne Bottles, possibly Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1840-1860. Cylindrical, shades of cobalt blue, tooled flared mouth and outward rolled mouth - pontil scars, ht. 8 1/2 inches and 9 1/4 inches. Similar in form and construction to MW plate 114, bottom row, #3 One retains worn label which reads in part “Eau De Cologne”. Fine condition. $200-400

94. Eagle - Tree Historical Flask, possibly Coffin and Hay Manufactory, Winslow, New Jersey, 1836-1847. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, quart; (patchy light interior haze). GII-47 Big, bold and beautiful. Fine condition. $500-1,000

95. Lot Of Three “High Rock Springs, Saratoga, N.Y.” Stereo View Cards, America, 1860-1880. Rectangular, red, maroon and yellow cardboard cards with black and white photographs of the spring, spring house, and visitors, two are approximately 3 1/2 inches by 7 inches, one is 4 1/2 inches by 7 inches; (light usage wear). One view seems to be a bit earlier as there are no benches in the background. Fine condition. $200-400

96. Freeblown Chestnut Bottle, New England, 1783-1830. Medium forest green, applied round collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 6 3/8 inches. Similar to KW fig. 47 This wonderful example has bubbles on top of bubbles and is in a scarce color. Fine condition. $300-600

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97. “Genl Taylor” And Bust - “Fells Point / Balto” And Monument Portrait Flask, Baltimore Glass Works, Baltimore, Maryland, 1830-1850. Pale amethyst, sheared mouth - tubular pontil scar, pint; (1/4 inch chip from mouth top and inner edge). GI-73 Good strong mold impression. Whittled exterior surface with numerous small bubbles throughout. Subtle and beautiful color. $500-1,000

98. “Get The Best / Order Your Whiskey / From / J. Grossman’s Sons / New Orleans, LA.” Whiskey Bottle, America, 1870-1880. Cylindrical, bright yellow amber shading to reddish amber in the top and base, tooled sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base, ht. 11 7/8 inches; (lightly professionally cleaned). Beautiful color. Bold embossing. Fine condition. $200-400

99. Blown Three Mold Salt Cellar, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1820-1840. Cylindrical squat double ogee form with slightly flared mouth, brilliant cobalt blue with amethyst tones, tooled flared rim - pontil scar, ht. 2 1/2 inches, greatest dia. 2 1/2 inches. GIII-25 and McK plate110, #11 Wonderful form and bright color. Fine condition. $300-600

100. Eagle And “Pittsburgh / Pa” - Eagle Historical Flask, Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1860-1870. Bright olive green, applied mouth with ring - smooth base, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GII-107 A fine example which is listed as comparatively scarce. $500-1,000

101. “ST / Drake’s / 1860 / Plantation / X / Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Square tall log cabin form, 4 logs, brilliant golden yellow, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 10 1/4 inches; (light interior haze). R/H #D-110 Retains two partial labels. Beautiful color. Fine condition. $300-600

102. Puzzle Bottle, America, circa 1876. Cylindrical, aquamarine bottle with red, white and blue painted wooden figures and flags in patriotic theme, applied square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 8 7/8 inches; (1/4 inch chip from mouth edge, two figures have become detached). Due to the patriotic theme we believe this piece was made for the centennial celebration in 1876. A wonderful piece of Americana in generally fine condition. $300-600

103. Washington Bust And “The Father Of His Country” - Reverse Plain Portrait Flask, possibly Dyottville Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Medium blue green, applied round collared mouth - tubular pontil scar, quart. GI-47 Strong mold impression, beautiful bright color and fine condition. Ex Dr. Burton Spiller collection, #220. $500-1,000

104. “E Roome / Troy / New York” Snuff Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Rectangular with beveled corners, medium yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 4 1/8 inches. Similar in form to MW plate 75, #15 Lots of whittle and bubbles. Beautiful “see through” color. Fine condition. $300-600

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105. “J. F. Dodge - Maker Boston” Oil Lamp, America, 1840-1860. Bulbous font on brass standard with white marble base, colorless font, ground mouth with brass collar, ht. 12 3/8 inches; (metal pedestal standard has surface patina). Attractive cut floral decorations. Fine condition. $150-300

106. Masonic Arch And Emblems - Eagle And “KCCNC” Historical Flask, Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1820-1830. Medium olive amber, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GIV-19 A crude example with attractive bubbles and whittle. Fine condition. $200-400

107. “Baker’s / Orange Grove / Bitters” Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Square with roped corners and arched panels, bright orange amber, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 1/2 inches. R/H #B-9 A wonderful example with no exterior wear. Fine condition. $400-800

108. Cathedral Pickle Jar, America, 1860-1872. Square with beveled corners, medium blue green, applied round collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 11 3/4 inches; (pinpoint flake from mouth edge). Similar to Z pg. 456, top right Good rich color and strong embossing. $300-600

109. Lot Of Five Smelling Salts Bottles, Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1847-1857. Three are waisted octagonal forms, two are hexagonal ogee forms, milk glass, light and medium amethyst, bright peacock blue and powder blue, ground mouths - smooth bases, ht. 2 3/8 inches to 2 1/2 inches; (medium amethyst example has 1/2

inch mouth chip, powder blue example has manufacturer’s fissures near solid glass base and shallow 1/8 inch mouth flake, light amethyst example has 1/8 inch mouth flake). Similar in form and construction to MW plate 106, #8 and #13 Beautiful colors and forms. The peacock blue example is exceptional. Bryan Grapentine collection. $250-500

110. “Dr Townsend’s / Sarsaparilla / Albany / N Y” Medicine Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Square with beveled corners, medium yellowish olive, applied sloping collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 9 1/2 inches; (light exterior high point wear). AAM pg. 521 A crude example with bowed out panels, numerous bubbles and whittled exterior surface. Fine condition. $300-600

111. Two Freeblown Chestnut Flasks, New England, 1783-1830. Brilliant olive yellow and medium yellow olive, applied round collared mouths - pontil scars, ht. 7 3/8 inches and 9 7/8 inches; (each has light exterior high point wear). Similar in form and construction to KW fig. 47 Wonderful examples showing crudity and attractive colors. Fine condition. $400-800

112. Columbia Bust - Eagle And “B & W” Historical Flask, America, 1820-1840. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GI-121 Listed as comparatively scarce. Bold embossing. Fine condition. $500-1,000

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113. “Brown’s / Celebrated / Indian Herb Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Indian maiden form, medium yellow amber, sheared mouth - smooth base, ht. 12 1/8 inches. R/H #B-226 A crisp and clean example in a lighter than normal color. Fine condition. $500-1,000

114. “Only 25c / Clarkes / Sherry / Wine / Bitters” Bottle, America, 1860-1870. Rectangular with beveled corners, medium blue green, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 7 7/8 inches; (light interior haze, 1/8 inch bruise on interior mouth edge). R/H #C-164 An extremely rare and beautiful color. $250-500

115. Double Eagle Historical Flask, probably early Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Pale aquamarine with a vaseline tint, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint. GII-1 A wonderful bright example showing no wear. Appealing “orange peel” exterior surface. Fine condition. $400-800

116. “Missisquoi / A / Springs” Mineral Water Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Cylindrical, medium yellow olive, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base, magnum quart. T #V-16A Beautiful and unusual color. Listed as scarce. Fine condition. $200-400

117. Freeblown Serving Bowl, probably Lockport Glass Works, Lockport, New York, 1843-1860. Straight sided bowl form with slightly flaring rim and rounded base, medium steel blue, tooled flared rim - pontil scar, ht. 3 5/8 inches, greatest dia. 5 1/4 inches; (light interior usage

wear and haze, shallow 1/4 inch open bubble on rim interior). Similar in form to PG pg. 105, top left Beautiful color and graceful form. $300-600

118. “Union / (Clasped Hands) / FA & Co” - Cannon Historical Flask, Fahnestock, Albree and Company Manufacturers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1860-1870. Brilliant golden amber with a reddish tone, applied mouth with ring - smooth base, pint. GXII-40 A fine example with strong embossing and a bright color. $300-600

119. Eagle - “Westford / Glass. Co” Historical Flask, Westford Glass Works, Westford, Connecticut, 1860-1873. Medium olive amber, applied double collared mouth - smooth base, half pint; (1/8 inch manufacturer’s fissure on mouth edge mentioned for accuracy). GII-65 A clean flask with a strong mold impression. $150-300

120. “Camp Minnow Trap / Checotah Okla. / Pat. Pend.” Minnow Trap, blown in a three piece mold, America, probably Johnson Glass Company, Mansfield, Arkansas, 1950-1960. Cylindrical with three cone form openings, light yellow green, ground mouth with recently drilled tin lid - smooth base, ht. with cover 10 3/4 inches. A highly whittled exterior surface, eye appealing form and beautiful color make this one a winner. Fine condition. Designed and patented by Carl Camp in the early 1950s. $200-400

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121. Stag And “Good / Game” - Willow Tree Pictorial Flask, probably Coffin and Hay Manufactory, Winslow, New Jersey, 1820-1840. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint. GX-1 Strong embossing and brilliant glass. Fine condition. $350-700

122. “Mrs S. A. Allen’s / Worlds Hair / Restorer / New York.” Medicine Bottle, America, 1870-1880. Rectangular with beveled corners, medium pinkish puce, applied double collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 7 3/8 inches; (light exterior high point wear and haze). AAM pg. 22 Unusual and beautiful color. Numerous bubbles. Fine condition. $500-1,000

123. “Baker’s / Orange Grove / Bitters” Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Square with roped corners and arched panels, medium orange amber, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 1/4 inches; (light exterior high point wear and light surface stain). R/H #B-9 Attractive bottle with good color. $200-400

124. Early Blown Spirits Flask, probably Germany, 1770-1790. Rectangular with beveled corners, colorless with multicolor enamel decorations, threaded pewter closure and cap - pontil scar, ht. 6 inches. Similar in form and construction to AG plate 225A. A great example with a woman in fancy period attire. Unusual in that a potstone in the shoulder was painted over to mask the flaw. Numerous small bubbles. Fine condition. $150-300

125. Blown Three Mold Inkwell, probably Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1820-1840. Cylindrical, medium olive amber, disc mouth - pontil scar, ht. 1 7/8 inches, dia. 2 5/8 inches. GII-18 Strong mold impression. Fine condition. $150-300

126. Eagle - Cornucopia Historical Flask, Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1820-1840. Bright yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (just a hint of high point wear). GII-72 Brilliant and beautiful glass with swirls surrounding the flask. Fine condition. $200-400

127. Scroll Flask, possibly Lancaster Glass Works, Lancaster, New York, 1845-1860. Brilliant medium blue green, applied double collared mouth - tubular pontil scar, pint. GIX-10 This wonderful flask exhibits great glass clarity, a scarce applied mouth and is in fine condition. $1,000-2,000

128. Freeblown Creamer, possibly New Jersey, 1820-1840. Bulbous form flaring to rim with applied handle, light olive green with milkglass threading around rim, tooled flared rim - pontil scar, ht. 4 1/8 inches; (1/4 inch fissure at rim, 1 inch fissure at upper handle attachment, 1/8 inch potstone fissure near base). Similar in form to AP #113 Appealing size and form. Beautiful lighter color. $250-500


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129. “J. W. Harris / Soda / New Haven / Conn.” Soda Water Bottle, America, 1845-1860. Octagonal, bright sapphire blue, applied heavy collared mouth - iron pontil mark, ht. 7 3/8 inches; (area of light interior haze). H #201 Beautiful color and form. Fine condition. $300-600

130. “Kossuth” And Bust - Tree Portrait Calabash Flask, America, 1845-1860. Bright yellow with a green tone, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - pontil scar, quart. GI-113 Beautiful and unusual bright color. Fine condition. $750-1,500

131. Two Double Eagle Historical Flasks, a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1846-1860. Shades of olive amber, sheared mouths - pontil scars, half pints; (each has light exterior high point wear).

GII-87 Both examples are crudely manufactured with many bubbles. Fine condition. $200-400

132. Freeblown Wide Mouth Storage Jar, probably France, 1800-1830. Cylindrical flowerpot form, deep yellow olive, sheared mouth with applied string rim - tubular pontil scar, ht. 14 7/8 inches; (shallow 1/8 inch flake from mouth edge). Similar in form and construction to AG plate 147, #3 A crudely manufactured jar with many bubbles and impurities in the glass. Great size and color. $250-500

133. Freeblown Smelling Salts Bottle, America, 1815-1830. Seahorse form, colorless with milk glass and powder blue swirls, ground and polished mouth - pontil scar, ht. 2 3/8 inches; (loss to rigaree on shoulder, light washable content residue). Similar in form and construction to MW plate 102, #12 Attractive colors and form. Bryan Grapentine collection. $150-300

134. Freeblown Milk Pan, probably Mantua Glass Works, Mantua, Ohio, 1820-1840. Cylindrical, colorless with profuse light amethystine swirls, broad inward folded rim - pontil scar, ht. 1 3/4 inches, dia. 6 inches. Similar in form and construction to McK plate 46, #2 Appealing early form with a rare and unusual color. Fine condition. $400-800

135. “Potter Palmer / Palmer / House / Chicago” Strap Sided Whiskey Flask, A & D. H. Chambers Manufacturers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1872-1878. Medium amber, applied mouth with ring and interior screw threads - smooth base embossed “H. Frank / Patd Aug 6th 1872”, pint; (chipping to base edge and mouth). Glasshouses & Glass Manufacturers of the Pittsburgh Region 1795-1910 by Jay Hawkins, pg. 122 Rare. Potter Palmer was a well-known businessman who was responsible for much of the development in Chicago. Palmer built the Palmer House as a wedding gift for his wife Bertha Honoré in September, 1871. The hotel burned in the Great Chicago Fire thirteen days after opening. The Palmer House was rebuilt and opened again in 1875. $200-400

136. Double Eagle Historical Flask, probably Kentucky Glass Works, Louisville, Kentucky, 1840-1860. Ice blue with amber striations in neck, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint. GII-24 Attractive swirls of foamy bubbles wind their way around the flask. Fine condition. $200-400


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137. Six Pointed Star With Eye “A D” - Six Pointed Star With Arm “G R J A” Masonic Flask, a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1860-1872. Brilliant yellow amber with an olive tone, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, pint; (just a touch of high point wear). GIV-43 A beautiful bright color which is lighter than most. Fine condition. $250-500

138. Early Blown Spirits Flask, 4 piece mold construction, probably America, 1820-1840. Rectangular with vertical and horizontal ribs, light opalescent clambroth, tooled flared mouth - pontil scar in oval indentation, ht. 6 1/8 inches; (manufacturer’s mold seam roughness near base). A rare bottle in a scarce and unusual color. Fine condition. $150-300

139. Freeblown Druggist Jar, probably Germany, 1800-1830. Cylindrical, flaring slightly from base, medium olive green, heavy outward folded rim - pontil scar, ht. 2 5/8 inches, rim dia. 2 3/8 inches; (some exterior wear and scratching). Similar in form and construction to AG plate 288, #2 Appealing size and form. Fine condition. $150-300

140. “A. M. Bininger & Co. / No. 19 Broad St / New-York” Handled Whiskey Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Cylindrical, bright yellow amber, applied double collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 8 inches. H #184 A great example with strong embossing and attractive whittled surface. Retains partial label on reverse shoulder which is probably from Boston. Fine condition.

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141. Masonic Arch And Emblems - Eagle And “I P” Historical Flask, Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1820-1830. Light blue green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GIV-1 A great mold impression fully showing the bricks and rays. Fine condition. $250-500

142. “ST / Drake’s / 1860 / Plantation / X / Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Square tall log cabin form, 6 logs, deep, rich cherry puce, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 10 inches. R/H #D-108 Beautiful color. Fine condition. $250-500

143. Blueberry Preserve Jar, Willington Glass Works, West Willington, Connecticut, 1860-1872. Cylindrical with fluted shoulders, medium yellow amber, applied double collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 11 1/2 inches; (1/4 inch surface bruise on shoulder). Similar to MW plate 73, #3 One of the crudest and most highly whittled examples we have sold. $400-800

144. “Union” And Clasped Hands - Eagle Historical Flask, Midwest America, 1860-1870. Pale citron, applied mouth with ring - smooth base, half pint; (flat 1/4 inch flake from top of mouth). GXII-30 A stout little flask in an unlisted color. $300-600


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145. “Union / W. Frank & Sons Pitts.” And Clasped Hands - Cannon Historical Flask, William Frank and Sons Manufacturers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1870-1876. Rich aquamarine, applied mouth with ring - smooth base, pint; (two 1/8 inch flakes on mouth inner and outer edges). GXII-39 variant This mold variant has 13 stars with 11 in the arch, 26 leaves on right laurel branch and is embossed “W. Frank” as opposed to “Wm. Frank”. $150-300

146. “Congress & Empire Spring Co. / C / Saratoga. N. Y.” Mineral Water Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Cylindrical, medium olive green, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base, quart; (shallow 1/4 inch flake from base edge). T #C-14A Heavily whittled with many small bubbles. Listed as scarce. $200-400

147. “Washington” And Bust - “Jackson” And Bust Portrait Flask, Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1820-1840. Medium forest green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GI-31 This flask has a mold impression and color which is better than most. Fine condition. $300-600

148. “U. S. A / Hosp. Dept” Medicine Bottle, America, 1860-1870. Cylindrical, brilliant olive yellow, applied double collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 1/4 inches. AAM pg. 535 Strong embossing. Numerous small bubbles. Fantastic bright color. Fine condition. $1,000-2,000

149. “R. H. Becker’s / Russian Bitters” Bottle, America, 1880-1890. Cylindrical, colorless, tooled square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 10 3/4 inches; (7/8 inch fissure on reverse, several surface “dings” above embossing, the largest being 3/8 inch). R/H #B-45 Listed as extremely rare. $200-400

150. Washington - Taylor Portrait Flask, possibly Dyottville Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Light yellowish green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, quart. GI-39 A subtle and beautiful shade of green. Fine condition. $300-600

151. Freeblown Pan, probably Midwest America, 1820-1840. Cylindrical, brilliant golden yellow, inward rolled rim - pontil scar, ht. 1 3/4 inches,

dia. 5 3/4 inches. Similar in form and construction to PG plate 27, right A number of small bubbles, brilliant, rare color and appealing form make this one special. Fine condition. $400-800

152. Freeblown Bird Feeder, America, 1850-1870. Inverted cone form with applied stem and mouth with solid finial, medium blue green, applied round collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 5 3/8 inches. Found in Hamburg, New York. Numerous small bubbles. Gorgeous color. Fine condition. $300-600


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153. “A. S. Hopkins / Union Stomach / Bitters” Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Square with beveled corners, medium yellow olive, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 5/8 inches; (light exterior wear marks). R/H #H-178 Unusual and bright color. Fine condition. $400-800

154. “Union” / (Clasped Hands) / FA & Co” - Cannon Historical Flask, Fahnestock, Albree and Company Manufacturers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1865-1872. Colorless, tooled sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base, half pint. GXII-42 A rare and unlisted color with an equally rare tooled mouth. Fine condition. $500-1,000

155. Eagle And “F.L.” - Cornucopia Historical Flask, Frederick Lorenz and Company Manufacturers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint. GII-15 Highly detailed mold impression. Fine condition. Listed as very rare. $1,000-2,000

156. Pattern Molded Hyacinth Vase, America, 1840-1860. Cylindrical, brilliant blue green, tooled flared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 7 7/8 inches. Rare in that it is pattern molded. Beautiful color. Fine condition. $150-300

157. Freeblown Glass Hat Whimsey, possibly New Jersey, 1880-1900. Cylindrical hat form, brilliant orange amber, sheared brim - pontil scar, ht. 4 inches, brim dia. 8 inches.

Similar in form and construction to McK plate 75, #16 One of the larger whimsey hats we’ve sold. Fine condition. $150-300

158. Double Eagle Historical Flask, a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1846-1860. Light yellow amber with an olive tone, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint. GII-85 One of the brightest examples we have seen. Fine condition. Ex Edmund and Jayne Blaske collection. $250-500

159. Pattern Molded Smelling Salts Bottle, 20 vertical ribs, America, 1815-1830. Flattened globular form, deep cobalt blue with a violet tone, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 2 1/4 inches; (exterior high point wear on flattened sides). MW plate 103, #3 Appears to be the exact example pictured in McKearin-Wilson. Colored examples are very rare. Fine condition. Bryan Grapentine collection. $200-400

160. “BP & B” Scroll Flask, Bakewell, Page and Bakewell Manufacturers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1830-1850. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (light exterior high point wear). GIX-39 Listed as scarce. Brilliant glass with a strong mold impression. Fine condition. $400-800


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161. “Dr Townsends / Sarsaparilla / New. York.” Medicine Bottle, America, 1845-1860. Square with beveled corners, brilliant blue green, applied sloping collared mouth - iron pontil mark, ht. 9 7/8 inches. Similar to AAM pg. 521 A highly whittled example in a beautiful color. Fine condition. $350-700

162. Early Seam Sided Whiskey Flask, a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1846-1860. Medium yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light scattered exterior wear marks, 1/16 inch flake from base edge). L/P plate 13, bottom left This scarce flask is similar in form to the lettered GXV-8 mold. Beautiful bright color and whittled texture $200-400

163. Eagle - “Willington / Glass, Co” Historical Flask, Willington Glass Works, West Willington, Connecticut, 1860-1872. Medium forest green, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GII-62 Detailed mold impression. A beautifully colored flask in need of a good washing. Fine condition. $300-600

164. Eagle - Grapes Historical Flask, probably Coffin and Hay Manufactory, Hammonton, New Jersey, 1820-1840. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint. GII-56 Listed as rare. Brilliant glass with numerous bubbles. Fine condition. $250-500

165. “Doctor / Fischs Bitters” - “W. H. Ware / Patented 1866” Figural Bitters Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Fish form, medium golden amber, applied round collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 11 1/2 inches. R/H #F-44 A brighter color and “orange peel” exterior surface make this one stand out. Fine condition. $300-600

166. Eagle - Reverse Plain Historical Calabash Flask, America, 1845-1860. Brilliant yellow green, applied sloping collared mouth - iron pontil mark, quart. GII-143 Brightly colored glass with the small black impurities which are often seen in these flasks. Fine condition. $200-400

167. Two Early Glasshouse Receipts, New England Glass Company (1854) and Boston & Sandwich Glass Company (1879). Rectangular, off white paper with black lettering, 5 1/2 inches by 8 1/2 inches and 7 3/4 inches by 6 1/8 inches. Fine condition $100-200

168. “The / Tilden / And / Hendricks / ‘Noggin.’“ Large Political Redware Mug, probably Concord, New Hampshire, circa 1876. Large barrel shaped handled mug with three staves above and below the incised lettering, brown and gold glazes, ht. 5 3/4 inches; (some minor glaze flakes). A rare political item from the Tilden and Hendricks presidential race of 1876. Fine condition. Ex Richmond “Boo” Morcom collection. $600-1,200


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169. “Washington” And Bust - “Jackson” And Bust Portrait Flask, Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1830-1850. Bright yellow amber, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (exterior high point wear). GI-34 An eye appealing lighter color. Fine condition. $200-400

170. Two Freeblown Storage Jars, probably France, 1783-1830. Cylindrical with wide flaring mouths, medium olive amber and light yellow olive, tooled flared mouths - pontil scars, ht. 8 1/2 inches and 9 3/4 inches; (each has light scattered exterior wear marks). Similar in form and construction to AG plate 291, center Attractive colors, forms and sizes. Fine condition. $200-400

171. Ancient Glass Serving Bowl, blown with the aid of a dip mold, probably Greece, 1st century A.D. Straight sided bowl form, aquamarine, tooled rim - pontil scar, ht. 2 1/4 inches, dia. 4 1/8 inches; (excavated condition with overall wear and ground marks). Very delicate and thin glass. Rare and early. $300-600

172. Prospector And “For Pike’s Peak” - Eagle And “FA & Co” Historical Flask, Fahnestock, Albree and Company Manufacturers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1865-1872. Light yellow green, applied mouth with ring - smooth base, half pint; (potstone at mid body has several miniscule legs). GXI-39 An attractive flask with many small bubbles and a bright color. $400-800

173. Masonic Arch And Emblems - Eagle And “Keene” Historical Flask, Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1820-1830. Bright light yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GIV-17 A lighter color than most examples of this mold. Fine condition. $200-400

174. “Greeley’s / Bourbon / Bitters.” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Barrel form, medium copper apricot, applied square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 1/4 inches. R/H #G-101 A boldly embossed and heavily whittled bottle in a good medium density color. Fine condition. $500-1,000

175. Labeled Cologne Bottle, Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1850-1870. Rectangular paneled polygonal form, medium amethyst, tooled flared mouth - smooth base, ht. 4 5/8 inches; (retains partial dried contents). Similar to B/K #5200a Retains colorful label which reads “Eau De / Cologne / Paris.” Fine condition. $200-400

176. “Fells / Point” And Washington Bust - Monument And “Balto” Portrait Flask, Baltimore Glass Works, Baltimore, Maryland, 1820-1840. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, quart. GI-21 Beautiful whittled surface. Fine condition. $200-400


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177. Pair Of Pressed Glass Candlesticks, Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1840-1865. Acanthus leaf pattern, starch blue and clambroth, pontil scars, ht. 7 5/8 inches; (each has minor base edge manufacturer’s roughness). B/K #4041c These were made in three sizes, this being the smallest. Fine condition. $500-1,000

178. Masonic Arch And Emblems - Eagle And “HS” Historical Flask, Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1815-1830. Greenish aquamarine, sheared and tooled mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GIV-2 A particularly bright example showing all the details of the mold. Fine condition. $400-800

179. Double Eagle Historical Flask, possibly Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1860-1870. Bright orange amber, applied round collared mouth - smooth base, pint; (shallow 1/4 inch open surface bubble on shoulder). GII-89 variant Great exterior surface condition. Nice bright color with good glass clarity. This variant exhibits fine vertical mold seams as opposed to heavy ones. $400-800

180. Blown Three Mold Cologne Bottle, Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1850-1870. Bulbous form, medium amethyst, factory ground mouth - smooth base, ht. with stopper 6 1/4 inches; (three shallow 1/8 inch grinding related flakes from mouth edge). GI-7 type 4 Retains matching period stopper. Rare color. Fine condition. $250-500

181. Washington - Eagle Portrait Flask, possibly Bridgeton Glass Works, Bridgeton, New Jersey, 1836-1850. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, quart. GI-26 A crisp and bright example showing no wear. Fine condition. $300-600

182. “The Great Tonic / Caldwells / Herb Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1845-1860. Triangular, medium amber, applied sloping collared mouth - iron pontil mark, ht. 12 5/8 inches. R/H #C-8 Listed as scarce. Appealing triangular form. Fine condition. $200-400

183. “Vichy Water / Patterson / & Brazeau / N.Y.” Mineral Water Bottle, America, 1860-1870. Cylindrical, medium yellow green, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, half pint; (1/16 inch flake from lower mouth edge, some washable interior content residue). T #M-36 Listed as scarce to rare. Beautiful color. $150-300

184. “Lafayette” And Bust Fruit Jar, America, 1860-1880. Cylindrical, aquamarine, tooled round collared mouth with three piece glass and metal closure - smooth base embossed “5”, quart; (light surface rust on closure parts, jar has scattered light exterior wear marks and light interior stain). L #1450-2 A fine looking jar with a strong mold impression. Rare. $800-1,600


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185. Freeblown Chestnut Flask, New England, 1783-1830. Brilliant yellow with an olive tone, applied round collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 6 3/4 inches; (manufacturing impurities are adhered to the body and mouth of the flask). Similar in form to KW fig. 47 Wonderful light color. Fine condition. $200-400

186. Eagle - Cornucopia Historical Flask, America, 1820-1840. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - tubular pontil scar, half pint. GII-46 A crisp little gem in fine condition. $200-400

187. Taylor Bust And “Rough And Ready” - “Major / Ringgold” And Bust Portrait Flask, possibly Baltimore Glass Works, Baltimore, Maryland, 1830-1850. Colorless with blue gray tint, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GI-71 Unusual and desirable color. Fine condition. $200-400

188. Wide Mouth Utility Jar, possibly America, 1840-1860. Cylindrical, brilliant yellow amber, outward rolled mouth - pontil scar, ht. 10 3/8 inches, dia. 5 3/8 inches; (1/2 inch long open bubble on side of rolled lip). A crude and highly whittled jar blown in a two piece mold. Beautiful bright color. $200-400

189. Miniature Freeblown Bottle, America, 1800-1830. Globular, sea green, tooled flared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 1 7/16 inches, greatest dia.

1 3/8 inches; (several shallow flakes to mouth edge, the largest being 3/16 inch, light exterior high point wear). Rare size and form. $200-400

190. “3 / Boston” Stoneware Jug, probably Frederick Carpenter, Charlestown, Massachusetts, 1806-1812. Ovoid form with 5 incised rings on shoulder, tan with gray and brown glazes, tooled mouth with incised ring, ht. 16 inches, greatest dia. 11 1/2 inches; (1 inch chip from mouth edge, several surface “crazing” lines near base and lower body, two shallow 3/4 inch chips from base edge). Attractive early form. Generally fine condition. $500-1,000

191. Eagle - “Willington / Glass / Co” Historical Flask, Willington Glass Works, West Willington, Connecticut, 1860-1872. Medium yellow olive, applied double collared mouth - smooth base, half pint. GII-63 A crisp and clean flask in a beautiful color. Fine condition. $300-600

192. Pattern Molded Bottle, 24 vertical ribs, probably Midwest America, 1820-1840. Bulbous form, aquamarine, applied round collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 8 1/2 inches; (shallow 1/4 inch chip from top of mouth, light exterior high point wear, light interior haze). Similar in form and construction to MW plate 94, #4 It appears that this bottle was blown in a two piece mold. Strong mold impression. $350-700

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193. Double Eagle Historical Flask, a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1846-1860. Medium yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (just a touch of high point wear). GII-88 Crude “orange peel” exterior surface. Fine condition. $100-200

194. “Old / Homestead / Wild Cherry / Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Square tall log cabin form, medium golden amber, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 1/2 inches. R/H #O-37 Detailed mold impression. Fine condition. $250-500

195. “Trinder’s / Philadelphia / Lacto / Phosphate Of Lime / And / Cod Liver Oil” Medicine Bottle, America, 1880-1890. Rectangular with beveled corners, light sapphire blue, tooled square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 7 5/8 inches; (1/8 inch flake from base edge, light overall exterior ground lines). Similar to AAM pg. 526 A rare bottle in a bright, beautiful color. $200-400

196. Eagle - Cornucopia Historical Flask, probably early Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Greenish aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint. GII-6 A beautiful mold with many appealing features. Fine condition. $350-700

197. Lot Of Three Blown Three Mold Decanters With Stoppers, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1840-1860. Bulbous forms, colorless, tooled flared mouths - pontil scars, quarts. Two GII-18 and GV-9 One GII-18 has two applied neck rings. Bold mold impressions. Fine condition $250-500

198. “J J Melchers Wzn” Miniature Case Gin Bottle, probably Holland, 1860-1880. Square tapered form, bright yellow olive, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 5 1/8 inches. A crude and beautiful example in a scarce size. Fine condition. $200-400

199. “Dr J. Hostetter’s / Stomach Bitters” Bottle, Lorenz and Wightman Manufacturers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1863-1872. Square with beveled corners, yellow with a slight olive tone, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base embossed “L & W / 1”, ht. 9 inches; (several scratches exist between the lines of embossing, light interior stain). R/H #H-195 Brilliant and unusual color. Generally fine condition. $200-400

200. Eagle - Cornucopia Historical Flask, early Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint. GII-11a A brilliant and clean gem of a flask. Fine condition. $300-600


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201. “Griffith Hyatt & Co. / Baltimore” Handled Whiskey Jug, probably a Baltimore glasshouse, Baltimore, Maryland, 1845-1860. Bulbous form with two flattened label panels, rich reddish amber with puce tones, applied square collared mouth - iron pontil mark, ht. 7 1/8 inches; (shallow 1/4 inch flake from mouth edge). Similar to H #493 A very attractive example with great form and color. $400-800

202. Eagle - Tree Historical Flask, Kensington Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - tubular pontil scar, pint; (shallow 1/16 inch flake to mouth edge). GII-41 A bright, crisp example showing no wear. Detailed mold impression. $300-600

203. “Dr Warren’s / Tonic Cordial / Cincinnati & N. Y.” Labeled Medicine Bottle, America, 1870-1880. Square with beveled corners, aquamarine, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 inches; (washable interior and exterior residue, minor loss and discoloration to label). AAM pg. 552 Interesting and graphic label. Fine condition. $100-200

204. “Old Kentucky / Bourbon / 1849 / Reserve / Distilled In 1848 / A. M. Bininger & Co. 338 Broadway, N.Y.” Figural Whiskey Bottle, America, 1850-1860. Barrel form, medium yellow amber with gold painted lettering, applied double collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 8 inches. H #439 The painted lettering adds visual appeal to the bottle. Fine condition. $300-600

205. “General Washington.” And Bust - Eagle Portrait Flask, America, 1820-1840. Greenish aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (1/4 inch surface cooling fissure at base of neck, just a touch of high point wear). GI-2 Highly detailed mold impression. Pretty color. Fine condition. $400-800

206. Byron - Scott Portrait Flask, America, 1820-1840. Bright yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (light exterior high point wear). GI-114 A better color for this mold. Fine condition. $200-400

207. Charles B. Gardner Related Champagne Bottle And Book Of Matches, 1973 and 1975. Bottle ht. 12 inches. In 1973 a banquet was held by the Somers Antique Bottle Club for Charles B. Gardner, “Dean of Bottle Collectors”. The matchbook in this lot was given to each person at the table setting of the banquet. Charlie had amassed thousands of bottles after changing his collecting habits from firearms to glass objects. He was in touch with collectors, dealers, and pickers from all over the United States to continue to acquire what would become well over 3,000 high quality antique American and European bottles, flasks, and glass objects.Those objects were sold in a six day marathon sale in September and November of 1975. Following the last day of the sale, in which the objects brought over a million dollars, a party was held at the auction company for Mr. Gardner. Korbel champagne was served at this party. The bottle represented here is one of those bottles and was signed at that time by Charles Gardner, Nina Gardner, and Robert Skinner, auctioneer. $100-200

208. “O’Neal’s / Com.d Syrup Of / Wild Cherry, Hoarhound / & Liverwort / Phil.a” Medicine Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Twelve sided, aquamarine, applied square collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 6 3/4 inches; (retains minor content residue). Unlisted. Rare. Brilliant glass. Fine condition. $500-1,000

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