Norman C. Heckler & Company Select Auction 118: Early Glass, Bottles, Flasks & More

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Norman C. Heckler & Company

Auction 118 Bidding Begins November 10, 2014 Closing November 19, 2014

A Select Absentee Auction Of Early Glass, Whiskeys, Historical Flasks, Bitters, Utilities, Mineral Waters, Inks, Medicines & More You can now bid online at www.hecklerauction.com


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Auction 118 A Select Absentee Auction of Early Glass, Whiskeys, Historical Flasks, Black Glass, Bitters, Utilities, Mineral Waters, Inks, Medicines, Hat Whimsies and More Auction Start Date: November 10, 2014 at 9:00 A.M. Eastern Time Auction Closing Date: November 19, 2014 at 10:00 P.M. Eastern Time Preview by appointment Reference Key Reference initials and numbers used in the descriptions of this catalog refer to the following publications: AAM AG AGI & AGII AP B Barret B/K C D G G GW H JT K KW L Lee LeeII LeeIII L/P LRB McK MtW1 MtW2 MW N Na NCH NCH II Neal P PG PME R/H RD SVR T TH U Z

Antique American Medicine Bottles, Matt Knapp, 2012. Antique Glass and Bottles, Willy Van den Bossche, 2001. American Glass, Volumes I and II, Schwartz and DiBartolomeo, 1972. Glass In Early America, Arlene Palmer, 1993. Western Whiskey Bottles, R. E. Barnett, 1991. Bennington Pottery and Porcelain, Richard C. Barret, 1958. The Glass Industry in Sandwich, Raymond Barlow and Joan Kaiser, 1989. Ink Bottles and Inkwells, William Covill, 1971. American Sarsaparilla Bottles, John DeGrafft, 1980. (Flasks) American Bottles & Flasks (PartVIII), Helen McKearin and Kenneth Wilson, 1978. (Blown Three Mold) American Glass (Chapter VI), George S. and Helen McKearin, 1941. Glasshouse Whimsies, Joyce Blake and Dale Murschell, 1989. American Bottles in the Charles B. Gardner Collection, Norman C. Heckler, 1975. Whiskey Bottles Of The Old West, John L. Thomas, 2002. Poison Bottle Workbook, Rudy Kuhn, 1988. New England Glass & Glassmaking, Kenneth M. Wilson, 1972. The Red Book of Fruit Jars, No. 10, Douglas M. Leybourne, Jr., 2006. American Glass Cup Plates, Ruth Webb Lee and James H. Rose, 1948. Victorian Glass Handbook, Ruth Webb Lee, 1946. Early American Pressed Glass, Ruth Webb Lee, 1946. A Rare Collection of Keene & Stoddard Glass, Lyman and Sally Lane and Joan Pappas, 1970. The Complete Book of Lightning Rod Balls, Mike Bruner and Rod Krupka, 1995. American Glass, George S. and Helen McKearin, 1941. Mt. Washington & Pairpoint Glass, Volume I, Kenneth M. Wilson, 2005. Mt. Washington & Pairpoint Glass, Volume II, Kenneth M. Wilson and Jane Shadel Spillman, 2011. American Bottles & Flasks and Their Ancestry, George McKearin and Kenneth Wilson, 1978. Great American Pontiled Medicines, Frederick Nielson, 1978. Barber Bottles with Price, Robert Namiat, 1977. The Blaske Collection of American Flasks, Norman C. Heckler, 1983. The Blaske Collection: Part II, Norman C. Heckler, 1983. Pressed Glass Salt Dishes of the Lacy Period 1825-1850, L. W. and D. B. Neal, 1962. The Glass Gaffers of New Jersey, Adeline Pepper, 1971. Pittsburgh Glass, Lowell Innes, 1976. Pontil Medicine Encyclopedia (Second Edition), John Odell, 2007. Bitters Bottles, Carlyn Ring and W. C. Ham, 1998. Understanding Antique Wine Bottles, Roger Dumbrell, 1983. Early American Bottles and Flasks, Stephen Van Rensselaer, 1927. Collectors Guide to Saratoga Type Mineral Water Bottles, Donald Tucker, 2005. Two Hundred Years Of American Blown Glass, Helen and George McKearin, 1949. Collectible Character Bottles, Arthur & Jewel Umberger, 1969. 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. Copyright Norman C. Heckler & Company 2014 All Rights Reserved

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CONDITIONS OF SALE 1. Absentee Auction: The items in this auction will be sold at unreserved absentee auction, opening date Monday, November 10, 2014 at 9:00 AM EST (6:00 PM PST) closing date Wednesday, November 19, 2014 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 catalog. In describing damage, exterior wear or manufacturer’s flaws that in our opinion, do not significantly detract visually or monetarily from the value of the item are not listed and will not be considered for refund. The Auctioneers reserve the right to make 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. Bidding by telephone, 2. Internet Bidding, 3. Submitting bids by Fax, 4. Bids submitted by email (valid only if bid is confirmed by Norman C. Heckler & Company), 5. Bidding by Mail. 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. You may telephone us at any time (weekdays 9 AM - 5 PM EST (6 AM - 2 PM PST) and 10 PM EST (7 PM PST) the last day of the auction) 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, to raise a bid on an auction lot, or to ask questions about this auction. 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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. Incoming bids will be accepted on the closing day until 10 PM EST (7 PM PST). Bids will continue to be accepted (ONLINE ONLY) after 10 PM EST (7 PM PST) for auction lots where there has been activity to trigger a Timed Closing (See Timed Closing under “Return Call” below). If bidding by mail we urge you to send your mail bids as early as possible. We are pleased to receive bids by telephone so that we can answer any questions and assist you in your bidding. 5. Return Call or “Call Back” Process: There are no “Call Backs” for this auction. TIMED CLOSING: This auction will close at 10 PM EST (7 PM PST) 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 PM EST), then the auction will continue for those individual items. For those items that have received bids in the last 10 minutes, the closing of that 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 PM EST (7 PM PST). 6. Successful Bidders: Successful bidders will be notified by mail. A 17% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer 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. 7. 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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 sale period an act or circumstance takes place which impedes or affects the normal sale procedure, the auction can be postponed or terminated at the auctioneer’s discretion. This would include, but not be limited to, events such as auction host server failure, etc. 10. Terms: Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms.

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1. “Flora Temple / (Full Figure Of Horse) / Harness Trot 2.19 1/4” Reverse Plain Pictorial Flask, possibly Lancaster Glass Works, Lancaster, New York, 1860-1870. Medium blue green, applied mouth with ring smooth base, pint. GXIII-23 Beautiful bright color. Fine condition. $750-1,500

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2. “Dr C.D. Warners / German / Hop / Bitters / 1880 / Reading. Mich” Bitters Bottle, America, 1870-1890. Square with rounded corners, amber, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base, ht. 9 5/8 inches; (some washable content residue). R/H #G-25.6 Rare. Fine condition. Ex Carlyn Ring collection. $400-800

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3. “Dr Townsend’s / Sarsaparilla / Albany / NY” Medicine Bottle, probably Willington Glass Works, West Willington, Connecticut, 18401860. Square with beveled corners, medium yellow olive, applied sloping collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 9 5/8 inches; (light exterior high point wear). Similar to D #206 This variant with the shorter “Sarsaparilla” embossing is believed to have been blown at the Willington Glass Works. Fine condition. $300-600

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4. Blown Three Mold “Brandy” Decanter, Mount Vernon Glass Works, Vernon, New York, 1820-1840. Bulbous form, colorless, tooled flared mouth with blown period hollow stopper - pontil scar, ht. with stopper 10 7/8 inches, quart. GIII-2, type 2 Strong mold impression. Fine condition. $400-800

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5. Lot Of Three Pressed Glass Hat Whimsies, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1860-1880. Hexagonal and nine sided, colorless and canary yellow, tooled flared brims - pontil scars and smooth base, ht. 15/16 inch, 1 7/16 inches and 1 5/8 inches, brim dia. 2 3/4 inches, 2 5/8 inches and 2 1/8 inches. Lee II plate 156, lower right An interesting group produced from toy tumbler molds. Fine condition. Dr. Paul S. Andreson collection. $250-500

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6. Freeblown Chestnut Bottle, New England, 1783-1830. Medium yellow olive, applied sloping collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 7 inches. Similar to KW fig. 47 Unusual applied mouth. Fine condition. $200-400

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7. Lot Of Four “Zingari / Bitters.” - “F. Rahter” Figural Bitters Bottles, America, 1860-1880. Cylindrical form with lady’s leg neck, shades of root beer amber, applied mouths with rings - smooth bases, ht. 11 3/4 inches to 12 inches; (all have some light exterior stain). R/H #Z-4 Two have original lead foil mouth seals. Three have partial contents. $500-1,000

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8. Eagle - Anchor And “New London / Glass Works” Historical Flask, New London Glass Works, New London, Connecticut, 1860-1866. Light blue green, applied mouth with ring - smooth base, half pint; (minor manufacturer’s roughness at the thin upper edge of the mouth, interior trapped air bubble has 1/16 inch area of iridescence). GII-67 Strong embossing. Beautiful rich color. $400-800

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9. Lot Of Four Fruit Jars, two face embossed “S. McKee & Co.” and “L & W”, Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1860-1880. Cylindrical, aquamarine, applied groove ring wax sealer and stopper neck finish for Kline stopper - two bases embossed “C. Ihmsen & Son”, “A. & D.H. Chambers / Pittsburgh. Pa / Union / Fruit Jar”, quart and half gallons; (Ihmsen jar has 1/8 inch chip from mouth). L #2157, #1528, #582 and #1288 Two retain original tin closures. Fine condition. $400-800 10. “Old Sachem / Bitters / And / Wigwam Tonic” Figural Bitters Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Barrel form, medium copper puce, applied square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 1/4 inches; (3/8 inch chip from side of mouth, three small flakes from top of mouth). R/H #O-46 Strong embossing. Attractive color. $300-600

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11. “W.E. Brockway / New York” Soda Water Bottle Mold Glass Hat Whimsey, America, 1840-1860. Cylindrical hat form, medium blue green, tooled flared 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, top left Huge (1 3/4 inch) donut shaped pontil scar. Rare. Fine condition. Dr. Paul S. Andreson collection. $400-800

12. Freeblown Chestnut Bottle, New England, 1783-1830. Brilliant yellow olive, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - pontil scar, ht. 10 7/8 inches; (exterior high point wear and light scratching at mid body, 1/8 inch flake from mouth). Similar to KW fig. 47 Attractive swirls from top to bottom. Beautiful bright color. Unusually large size. $250-500

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13. “H.P. Herb / Wild / Cherry / Bitters / Reading / Pa” - “Wild Cherry / (Tree) / Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1870-1880. Modified cabin form with roped corners, medium amber, tooled sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base, ht. 10 inches. R/H #H-93 Strong embossing. Fine condition. $300-600 14. Eagle And “Pittsburgh / PA / McC & Co.” - Eagle Historical Flask, William McCully and Company, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, 1860-1870. Pale yellow green, applied mouth with ring - smooth base, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GII-113 Beautiful and subtle color. Fine condition. $300-600

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15. Pitkin Type Flask, ribbed and swirled to the left, 36 ribs, probably Pitkin Glass Works, Manchester, Connecticut, 1783-1830. Light yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 5 5/8 inches. Form similar to MW plate 88, #2 Beautiful lighter color. Strong mold impression. Fine condition. Ex Merritt Vanderbilt collection, Clarissa Vanderbilt Dundon collection. $500-1,000 16. “Poison / Pat. Appl’d. For” Figural Bottle, America, 1880-1900. In the form of a skull, cobalt blue, tooled flared mouth - smooth base with crossed bones, ht. 4 1/8 inches; (1/2 inch piece of the lip has been broken away and reglued). K #KU-10 The largest of the three sizes. Attractive form. $800-1,600

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17. Freeblown Glass Hat Whimsey, New England, 18401860. Top hat form, medium olive green, tooled flared brim - pontil scar, ht. 2 inches, brim dia. 3 3/4 inches. Similar in form to LeeII plate 121, top right A wonderful hat with outstanding color, character, and condition. Dr. Paul S. Andreson collection. $300-600

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18. Clasped Hands - Eagle Historical Flask, Lorenz and Wightman, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1863-1872. Deep orange amber, applied mouth with ring - smooth base embossed “L & W”, pint; (professionally cleaned, mouth has one 7/8 inch and three 1/2 inch cooling fissures). GXII-18 Good rich color. Strong embossing. $300-600

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19. Lot Of Three Soda Water Bottles, “Buffums / Porter”, “Buffum & Co. / Pittsburgh” and “J.C. Buffum / Pittsburgh”, Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1845-1860. Cylindrical, aquamarine and shades of light blue, applied round collared mouths - iron pontil marks, half pints; (two blue examples have been professionally cleaned, aquamarine example has several shallow base edge flakes). Beautiful colors. Strongly embossed and early. $300-600

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20. Bennington Pottery Coachman Bottle, Bennington Pottery, Bennington, Vermont, circa 1849. In the form of a coachman with a heavy cloak holding a mug to his chest, tan and brown flint enamel glazes, ht. 10 inches; (right boot has resin repair). Similar in form to Barret plate 419, left Displays well. Attractive colored glaze. $200-400

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21. “Tr : Gent : Co:” Painted Label Apothecary Storage Jar, probably England, 1820-1840. Cylindrical, blown in a dip mold, dark olive amber with gold, black and red painted lettering, applied round collared mouth smooth base, ht. 13 3/4 inches. Painted label has no paint loss. Fine condition. $300-600

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22. Freeblown Compote, probably New England Glass Company, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1840-1870. Conical bowl with widely flared and turned under rim, applied circular base with wafered knopf stem, pink cased with pale translucent white, the base is of colorless glass, tooled rim - pontil scar, ht. 4 1/2 inches, greatest dia. 4 1/2 inches. Beautiful color. Graceful form. Fine condition. $150-300

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23. Two Freeblown Chestnut Bottles, America, 1783-1830. Bright yellow with an olive tone and light yellow olive, applied round collared mouths - pontil scars, ht. 6 3/4 inches and 10 1/8 inches. Similar to KW fig. 47 Beautiful light colors. Two great examples. Fine condition. $400-800

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24. Columbia - Eagle And “B & W” Portrait Flask, America, 1820-1840. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GI-121 Listed as comparatively scarce. Strong mold impression. Fine condition. $400-800

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25. Masonic Arch And Emblems - Eagle And “Zanesville / Ohio / J. Shepard & Co.” Historical Flask, White Glass Works, Zanesville, Ohio, 1820-1840. Brilliant bluish aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GIV-32 Good color. Strong mold impression. Fine condition. $350-700

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26. Double Eagle Historical Flask, a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1846-1860. Medium olive amber, sheared mouth pontil scar, quart; (light exterior high point wear, shallow 3/4 inch flake from inside edge of mouth). GII-78 An attractive flask with a lighter than usual color. $400-800

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27. Two Tumbler Mold Hat Whimsies, America, 1860-1880. Hexagonal and nine sided hat forms, colorless, tooled flared brims - pontil scars, ht. 2 1/8 inches and 2 7/8 inches, brim dia. 5 7/8 inches and 5 1/4 inches. LeeII plate 153 Attractive forms. Fine condition. Dr. Paul S. Andreson collection. $200-400

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28. Sailor - Banjo Player Pictorial Flask, probably Chapman’s Maryland Glass Works, Baltimore, Maryland, 1860-1870. Medium golden amber, applied double collared mouth smooth base, half pint; (light exterior high point wear). GXIII-8 Attractive long neck. Strong mold impression. Fine condition. $400-800

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29. Miniature Seam Sided Flask, America, 1820-1840. Brilliant sapphire blue, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 4 1/8 inches; (lightly professionally cleaned). Beautiful color. Attractive form with many bubbles. Fine condition. $500-1,000

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30. Early Freeblown Chestnut Bottle, probably a mid Atlantic glasshouse, 1800-1830. Medium yellow green, tooled mouth - pontil scar, ht. 6 1/8 inches; (interior stain, light exterior high point wear). Similar to McK plate 224, #11 Unusual and early form. $400-800

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31. Lot Of Three Blown Three Mold Hat Whimsies, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1820-1840. Top hat form, colorless, tooled flared brims - pontil scars, ht. 2 3/8 inches to 2 3/4 inches, brim dia. 2 1/4 inches to 3 inches. GIII-7, GIII-13 and GIII-8 Unusual forms. Fine condition. Dr. Paul S. Andreson collection. $300-600 32. “Isabella” / (Anchor) / Glass Works” - Factory Historical Flask, Isabella Glass Works, New Brooklyn, New Jersey, 18401860. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint. GXIII-57 Strong mold impression. Rare. Fine condition. $400-800

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33. Freeblown Glass Hat Whimsey, America, 1840-1860. Top hat form, olive green with milk glass swirl from base to brim, tooled flared brim - pontil scar, ht. 2 1/2 inches, brim dia. 3 inches. Similar in form to LeeII plate 126, bottom left Attractive milk glass loopings. Rare. Fine condition. Dr. Paul S. Andreson collection. $300-600

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34. Scroll Flask, America, 1850-1870. Greenish aquamarine, sheared mouth - polished pontil scar, ht. 12 1/8 inches, one gallon; (one scroll end has 7/8 inch by 3/8 inch shallow flake, 1/4 inch flake from the bottom curve of a lower scroll). GIX-30 Listed as extremely rare. Impressive large size. $750-1,500

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35. “U.S.A / Hosp. Dept” Medicine Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Cylindrical, medium yellow olive, applied double collared mouth smooth base, ht. 9 3/8 inches; (1/8 inch base edge flake, tiny potstone on reverse has four 1/16 inch radiating legs). AAM pg. 535 Beautiful color. Glass is filled with numerous seed bubbles. $500-1,000

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36. “Washington” And Bust - “Jackson” And Bust Portrait Flask, Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1830-1850. Bright yellow olive, sheared mouth - tubular pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GI-31 Strong mold impression. Fine condition. Purchased from George S. McKearin in 1953 for $12.50, ex Merritt Vanderbilt collection, Clarissa Vanderbilt Dundon collection. $200-400

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37. Two Lightning Rod Balls, “Maher Manufacturing Co. / Preston Iowa” and “R / H / F”, America, 1880-1900. Spherical, white milk glass and powder blue, ground openings with aluminum caps, dia. 4 1/2 inches. Unusual forms. Fine condition. $200-400

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38. “Distilled In 1848. / Old Kentucky / Bourbon / 1849 / Reserve / A.M. Bininger & Co. 338 Broadway, N.Y.” Figural Whiskey Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Barrel form, medium amber, applied square collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 8 inches; (light exterior high point wear). H #439 Fine condition. $300-600

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39. “Union” And Clasped Hands - Cannon Historical Flask, probably Midwest America, 1860-1870. Golden amber, applied round collared mouth - smooth base, pint; (some washable content residue). GXII-41 Strong mold impression. Beautiful bright color. Fine condition. $300-600

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40. Blown Three Mold “Rum” Decanter, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1820-1840. Bulbous, colorless, tooled flared mouth with blown period hollow stopper - pontil scar, ht. with stopper 10 1/2 inches, quart. GIII-2, type 2, stopper is GII-18 Embossed decanters are considered rare. Fine condition. $250-500

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41. Two Figural Ink Bottles, America, 1870-1890. Cottage forms, aquamarine, tooled square collared mouths - smooth bases, ht. 2 1/4 inches and 2 5/8 inches; (each has 1/16 inch flake from mouth, with one being buffed). C #688 and C #684 Both are clean examples. $200-400

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42. “A.M. Bininger & Co. / No. 19 Broad St / New-York” Handled Whiskey Jug, America, 1860-1880. Cylindrical with applied handle, medium amber, applied double collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 7 7/8 inches; (some washable content residue). H #184 A crude and whittled example. Fine condition. $250-500

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43. Pitkin Type Flask, ribbed and swirled to the left, 24 ribs, probably Midwest America, 1820-1840. Medium grass green, sheared mouth pontil scar, ht. 7 inches; (light exterior high point wear and scratching). Similar in form and construction to MW plate 89, #5 Attractive form. Great color. Ex Merritt Vanderbilt collection, Clarissa Vanderbilt Dundon collection. $400-800

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44. Pattern Molded Pocket Flask, broken swirl pattern, probably Vineland, New Jersey, 1932-1942. Medium pinkish amethyst, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 6 1/4 inches; (light exterior high point wear). Similar in form and construction to MW pg. 318, bottom right Probably made by Emil Larson. Beautiful color and pattern. Fine condition. $300-600

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45. “E.A. Buck & Co. / 14 Blackstone Street, / Boston, Mass. / 4” Decorated Stoneware Jug, America, 1860-1880. Cylindrical, gray glaze with blue floral decoration, 4 gallons; (5 inch surface hairline on side, numerous chips from mouth edge). E. A. Buck was an original founder and stockholder of the Westford Glass Works. $300-600

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46. “Louis Kossuth” And Bust - Frigate And “U.S. Steam Frigate / Mississippi / S. Huffsey” Portrait Calabash Flask, probably a New Jersey glasshouse, 1845-1860. Aquamarine, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - pontil scar, quart; (light exterior high point wear, partially open surface bubble has minor loss of cover glass). GI-112 Base is embossed “PH. Dolfein / Mould Maker / Nth. 5t St 84”. Strong mold impression. Attractive embossing. $250-500

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47. Scroll Flask With Anchor, probably John Robinson and Son, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1830-1850. Aquamarine, sheared mouth pontil scar, half pint; (shallow 3/16 inch flake from medial rib). GIX-41 Bright and well embossed. Scarce. $300-600 48. Eagle And “Pittsburgh / PA” - Eagle Historical Flask, Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1860-1870. Deep yellowish olive, applied square collared mouth - smooth base, pint; (1/16 inch open bubble on shoulder, 1/16 inch flake from medial rib). GII-106 Crude and attractive applied mouth. Great color. Fine condition. $300-600

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49. “Lafayette” And Bust - Liberty Cap Portrait Flask, Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1824-1825. Yellowish olive amber, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (light exterior high point wear). GI-86 Beautiful bright color. An attractive flask with a wonderful surface texture. Fine condition. $600-1,200

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50. Sunburst Flask, America, 1820-1830. Pale aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (light exterior high point wear). GVIII-28 Strong mold impression. Fine condition. $400-800

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51. Two “Dr J. Hostetter’s / Stomach Bitters” Bottles, Lorenz and Wightman, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1863-1872. Square with beveled corners, yellow with an olive tint and yellow with an amber tint, applied sloping collared mouths - smooth bases embossed “L & W / 7” and “L & W / 17”, ht. 8 3/4 inches; (both have minor wear, scratching and mouth edge roughness). R/H #H-195 The olive yellow example has a period after “Stomach” and “L” on base is reversed. Outstanding colors. $300-600

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52. Blueberry Preserve Jar, Willington Glass Works, West Willington, Connecticut, 1860-1873. Cylindrical with fluted shoulders and neck, medium blue green, applied double collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 11 1/8 inches; (some light exterior high point wear). Similar to MW color plate VIII, #4 Beautiful rich color. Attractive whittled appearance. Fine condition. This example is the prettiest we have seen. $1,000-2,000

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53. Two Unusual Stoddard Blown Glass Items, a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1846-1860. Rolling pin form and flattened gemel flask form, olive amber and reddish amber, sheared mouth - pontil scars, lgth. 9 1/4 inches and 15 1/2 inches; (exterior high point usage wear). Rolling pin similar to L/P 2nd row, #1 Two early utilitarian items. Most likely “end of day” pieces. Fine condition. $400-800 54. Concentric Ring Eagle - Concentric Ring Eagle Historical Flask, probably New England Glass Company, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1820-1830. Medium yellow green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, quart; (mouth has two large pieces broken away and reglued in place and a 1 inch area with a resin repair, exterior high point wear, 1/4 inch flake from ring below eagle). GII-76 Rare and beautiful. $750-1,500

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55. “Lynch & Clarke / New York” Mineral Water Bottle, America, 18221833. Cylindrical, medium yellow olive, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - pontil scar, pint; (professionally cleaned). T #C-2B type 1 A lighter color than most. Fine condition. $300-600 56. Hunter - Fisherman Pictorial Calabash Flask, probably Whitney Glass Works, Glassboro, New Jersey, 1845-1860. Medium peachy puce, applied sloping collared mouth - iron pontil mark, quart; (1/8 inch chip from lower edge of mouth). GXIII-4 Bright color. Strong mold impression. $250-500

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57. “RHB” Engraved Drinking Glass, possibly John Frederick Amelung Company, New Bremen, Maryland, 1784-1795. Tapering cylindrical form, colorless with a gray tint, tooled rim - pontil scar, ht. 3 3/4 inches, greatest dia. 3 3/16 inches. Decorated with etched floral wreath surrounding initials, fancy swag around rim and a bird on reverse. Highly detailed workmanship. Fine condition. $400-800

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58. “National / Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Ear of corn form, medium yellow amber, applied sloping collared mouth with ring smooth base embossed “Patent / 1867”, ht. 12 1/4 inches. R/H #N-8 Strong mold impression. Fine condition. $400-800

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59. Fancy Teakettle Inkwell, probably France, 1850-1870. Ten sided teakettle form with embossed floral decoration, rich cobalt blue, sheared mouth - smooth base, ht. 3 inches, greatest dia. 2 3/4 inches; (manufacturer’s grinding associated flakes from top and side of mouth). Similar to C #1277 Beautiful color and form. Appealing size and decorations. $300-600

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60. Early Spirits Bottle, Europe, 1770-1790. Rectangular with beveled corners, colorless with multicolor floral decorations, tooled mouth with pewter collar and cap - pontil scar, ht. 5 inches; (some minor loss to enamel decorations). Sometimes referred to as a “Stiegel Drug Bottle” or “Bride’s Bottle.” Fine condition. $300-600

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61. “Dr Townsend’s / Sarsaparilla / Albany / N.Y.” Medicine Bottle, America, 1845-1860. Square with beveled corners, deep sea green, applied sloping collared mouth - iron pontil mark, ht. 9 1/2 inches. Similar to D #206 Good color. Strong embossing. Fine condition. $400-800

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62. Pitkin Type Flask, ribbed and swirled to the right, 36 ribs, probably Pitkin Glass Works, Manchester, Connecticut, 1783-1830. Bright yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 6 3/8 inches. Similar to KW fig. 47 Well defined pattern. Fine condition. Ex Merritt Vanderbilt collection, Clarissa Vanderbilt Dundon collection. $ 500-1,000

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63. Freeblown Glass Hat Whimsey, probably a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1846-1860. Top hat form, bright olive amber, tooled flared brim - pontil scar, ht. 1 3/8 inches, brim dia. 4 3/4 inches. Similar in form to LeeII plate 137, top left Filled with bubbles. Crude and early. Fine condition. Dr. Paul S. Andreson collection. $300-600 64. “Mineral / Water” Soda Water Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Cylindrical, brilliant medium yellow olive, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 7 1/2 inches; (light exterior high point wear, shallow 1/16 inch flake from side of mouth). Very strong embossing. Great color. Rare. $300-600

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65. Lot Of Four Quilted Pattern Lightning Rod Balls, America, 1870-1890. Spherical, light amethyst, moss green and shades of yellow amber, ground mouth openings, dia. 5 inches; (two have 3/4 inch chips at openings). Attractive colors and patterns. $300-600

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66. “Pulv: / Violae.” Painted Label Apothecary Storage Jar, probably England, 1850-1870. Cylindrical, blown in a dip mold, dark olive green with gold, black and red painted lettering, applied round collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 13 3/4 inches; (1 inch bubble on base edge has a 1/4 inch opening and fractures of the cover glass). Wonderful painted label with only minor wear. $250-500

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67. Freeblown Glass Hat Whimsey, America, 1880-1900. Derby hat form, golden amber with applied colorless brim, tooled flared brim - pontil scar, ht. 3 3/4 inches, brim dia. 6 inches; (1/8 inch hole was created when the pontil rod was snapped off). Similar in form to LeeII plate 127, top center Nice bright color. Attractive form. Dr. Paul S. Andreson collection. $150-300

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68. “U.S.A / Hosp Dep’t” Medicine Bottle, America, 18601880. Cylindrical, bright yellow olive, applied double collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 1/4 inches; (1/4 inch bruise on shoulder). AAM pg. 535 Attractive large and small bubbles. Outstanding color. $750-1,500

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69. Freeblown Glass Hat Whimsey, New England, 18401860. Top hat form, bright olive green, tooled flared brim pontil scar, ht. 1 3/4 inches, brim dia. 3 5/8 inches. LeeII plate 121, top right Pleasing form and color. Fine condition. Dr. Paul S. Andreson collection. $250-500 70. Bennington Pottery Coachman Bottle, Bennington Pottery, Bennington, Vermont, circa 1849. In the form of a coachman with heavy cloak holding a mug to his chest, tan and brown flint enamel glazes, base marked “Lyman Fenton & Co. / Fenton’s / Enamel / Patented / 1849. / Bennington, VT.”, mostly unreadable, ht. 10 1/2 inches; (top hat has two 1 inch by 1/2 inch repairs). Similar to Barret plate 419, left Attractive form. Displays well. $200-400

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71. “Dr. C.W. Robacks / Stomach Bitters / Cincinnati O” Figural Bitters Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Barrel form, brilliant yellow amber, tooled sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 3/4 inches. R/H #R-74 Attractive bright color. Fine condition. $200-400 72. Freeblown Chestnut Bottle, New England, 1783-1830. Light yellow olive, applied round collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 5 3/8 inches. Similar to KW fig. 47 Attractive swirls surround the bottle. Beautiful light color. Fine condition. $200-400

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73. Two Pattern Molded Bottles, 24 ribs swirled to the left and 24 ribs swirled to the right, probably a Zanesville glassworks, Zanesville, Ohio, 1815-1830. Globular, bright yellow amber and golden yellow with an olive tone, sheared and outward rolled mouths - pontil scars, ht. 7 3/4 inches and 8 3/8 inches; (light exterior high point wear). Similar in form to MW plate 96, #2 Vibrant colors. Both are beautiful examples with strong mold impressions. Fine condition. $800-1,600

74. Two Freeblown Chestnut Bottles, New England, 17831830. Shades of olive green, applied collared mouths - pontil scars, ht. 5 5/8 inches and 10 1/8 inches; (larger example has moderate exterior high point wear and scratching at mid body). Similar to KW fig. 47 Great forms and sizes. Smaller example is particularly nice. $400-800

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75. “U.S.A / Hosp. Dept” Medicine Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Cylindrical, medium peachy yellow amber, applied double collared mouth - smooth base embossed with a six pointed star, ht. 9 3/8 inches; (1/4 inch bruise on base edge has been buffed). AAM pg. 535 Great color and overall surface condition. $500-1,000 76. “Will You Take / A Drink ? / Will A / (Duck) / Swim ?” - Reverse Plain Pictorial Flask, attributed to Lockport Glass Works, Lockport, New York, 1860-1880. Bluish aquamarine, applied mouth with ring- smooth base, pint. GXIII-28 Subtle and attractive color. Fine condition. $300-600

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77. Two Ink Bottles, “J & IEM” monitor and umbrella, America, 1860-1880. Domed with offset neck and octagonal, yellow amber and light yellow green, ground mouth and tooled round collared mouth - smooth bases, ht. 1 9/16 inches and 2 5/8 inches; (“J & IEM” has light interior stain and 1/8 inch grinding associated flake from mouth). C #627 and similar to C #173 Beautiful bright colors. Umbrella ink has many small bubbles. $250-500 78. “U.S.A / Hosp. Dept” Medicine Bottle, America, 18601880. Cylindrical, medium golden amber with an apricot tone, applied double collared mouth - smooth base embossed with center dot and “X”, ht. 9 1/8 inches; (some light exterior high point wear, 1/16 inch surface potstone has a 1/8 inch radiating line). AAM pg. 535 Great whittled appearance. Very crude applied mouth. $750-1,500

79. “Keen” - “P & W” Sunburst Flask, Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1820-1830. Yellowish olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (some washable content residue). GVIII-10 Strong mold impression. Nice light color. Fine condition. $500-1,000 80. Eagle And “Pittsburgh / PA” - Eagle Historical Flask, Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1860-1870. Medium forest green, applied mouth with ring - smooth base, pint. GII-108 Fantastic color. Crudely applied mouth. Fine condition. $500-1,000

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81. Lot Of Five “The Duffy Malt Whiskey Company / Rochester, N.Y. U.S.A.” Bottles, America, 1870-1890. Cylindrical, shades of bright amber, tooled sloping collared mouths - smooth bases, four are embossed “Patd. Aug 24 / 1886”, ht. 3 7/8 inches, 6 inches, 6 7/8 inches, 8 1/4 inches and 10 1/8 inches. Two have original labels. Fine condition. $200-400

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82. Cathedral Pickle Jar, probably Willington Glass Works, West Willington, Connecticut, 1860-1872. Square with beveled corners and fancy cathedral arches, bright aquamarine, applied round collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 8 1/8 inches. Similar to MW plate 73, #4 A very bright , clean example with many bubbles and potstones, none of which have any associated problems. Fine condition. $800-1,600

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83. “Kellys / Old Cabin / Bitters” - “Patented / 1863” Figural Bitters Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Cabin form, deep amber, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 inches; (1/4 inch by 3/8 inch flake from base corner, light exterior high point wear). R/H #K-21 An attractive figural bottle with strong mold impression. $800-1,600

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84. “E.A. Buck & Co. / 14 Blackstone Street, / Boston, Mass. / 2” Decorated Stoneware Jug, America, 1860-1880. Cylindrical, gray glaze with blue bird decoration, 2 gallons; (shallow 1 inch chip from mouth edge). Attractive blue bird decoration. Edwin Augustus Buck was an initial stockholder and founder of the Westford Glass Works. $250-500

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85. Double Eagle Historical Flask, possibly Kentucky Glass Works, Louisville, Kentucky, 1840-1860. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, quart; (light exterior high point wear, 1/8 inch shallow flake from top and side of mouth, potstone has 1/16 inch radiations). GII-26 Attractive. $250-500

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86. Masonic Arch And Emblems - Eagle And “Kccnc” Historical Flask, Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1820-1830. Medium yellowish olive amber, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (minor exterior high point wear). GIV-20 Lighter color. Fine condition. Purchased from George S. McKearin in 1953 for $12.50, ex Merritt Vanderbilt collection, Clarissa Vanderbilt Dundon collection. $200-400 87. Lot Of Three Soda Water Bottles, “F. Knebel / 1860 / Brooklyn” “K”, “J.A. Lomax / 14 & 16 / Charles Place / Chicago” - “A & D.H.C.” and “E. Roussel. / Philad.”, America, 1860-1880. Cylindrical, aquamarine, sapphire blue and blue green, applied sloping collared mouth with ring and applied round collared mouths - smooth bases, one is embossed “J.L”, half pints; (Lomax and Roussel have been 87 professionally cleaned, Roussel has 1/8 inch bruise on base edge, Knebel has shallow 1/8 inch base edge flake and two open bubbles on base, 1/8 inch and 1/4 inch). All three bottles have yellow olive striations. $300-600

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88. “Schroder’s / Bitters / Louisville And Cincinnati / Established / 1845” Figural Bitters Bottle, America 1870-1890. Cylindrical lady’s leg form, medium amber, tooled collared mouth with ring - smooth base embossed “SB & G Co”, ht. 8 7/8 inches; (1/4 inch cooling fissure near base). R/H #S-67 Appealing smaller size. Rare. $300-600

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89. Lot Of Four “Chapin & Gore / Sour Mash / 1867 / Chicago” Whiskey Bottles And Flasks, Wm. Frank & Co, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1866-1876. Barrel and flask forms, golden amber and shades of medium amber, applied mouths with rings, internal screw threads and stoppers embossed “Pat. Aug 6 72 - smooth bases embossed “H. Frank’s Patd. Aug. 1872” and “H. Frank / Patd Aug 6th 1872”, half pint, pint and quarts. H #93, 2605 Great range of colors. All retain original glass stoppers. Fine condition. $400-800

90. “I. Newton’s / Panacea / Purifier / Of The / Blood / Norwich, VT.” Medicine Bottle, probably a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1846-1860. Cylindrical with eight indented panels, medium yellow olive, applied sloping collared mouth pontil scar, ht. 7 1/8 inches; (1/8 inch flake from lower panel edge, two shallow flakes from base edge the largest being 3/16 inch). AAM pg. 381 Generally fine condition. Strong embossing. Rare. $6,000-12,000

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91. Sunburst Flask, America, 1820-1840. Pale greenish aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint. GVIII-25 A little gem. Fine condition. $400-800 92. Eagle And “Cunningham / & Co / Pittsburgh” - Eagle And “Glass / Manufacturers” Historical Flask, Cunningham and Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1860-1870. Bright yellow green, applied mouth with ring- smooth base, quart; (potstone has two 1/4 inch radiations, 1/4 inch flake from base edge). GII-110 An unlisted and beautiful color. $300-600

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93. Lot Of Three Mineral Water Bottles, “Buffum / Pittsburgh”, “Buffums / Sarsaparilla / & Lemon / Mineral Water / Pittsburgh” and “Gleason / & Cole / Pittsb:g / Mineral Water”, Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 18451860. Cylindrical and ten sided, shades of cobalt blue, applied sloping collared mouths - iron pontil marks, half pints; (Buffum Sarsaparilla has 1/8 inch mouth flake and 1/2 inch mouth bruise, Buffum has light scratching and two 1/16 inch flakes from under mouth, Gleason has been professionally cleaned). Beautiful bright colors. Early, whittled and crude. $500-1,000 94. “Tr. Valer. C.” Painted Label Apothecary Storage Jar, probably England, 1850-1870. Cylindrical, blown in a dip mold, dark olive green with gold, black and red painted label, applied round collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 16 1/4 inches; (painted label has minor loss). Attractive big and bold size. Fine condition. $350-700

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95. Freeblown Glass Hat Whimsey, America, 1840-1860. Cylindrical hat form, deep amber, tooled flared brim - pontil scar, ht. 1 3/4 inches, brim dia. 3 1/4 inches; (2 3/4 inch by 1/2 inch area of upper brim has been polished). Similar in form and construction to McK plate 75, #16 Early and crude. Attractive form. Dr. Paul S. Andreson collection. $200-400 96. “Morning (Star) / Inceptum 5869 / Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1845-1860. Triangular, light golden amber, applied sloping collared mouth - iron pontil mark, ht. 12 3/8 inches. R/H #M-135 Beautiful color, great character and fine condition. $400-800

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97. Blown Three Mold Inkwell, probably Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1820-1848. Cylindrical, bright yellow amber with an olive tone, disc mouth - pontil scar, ht. 1 1/2 inches, dia. 2 5/16 inches; (one diamond point is chipped). GII-18 Attractive light color. Strong mold impression. $200-400

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98. Blown Three Mold “Wine” Decanter, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 18201840. Bulbous, colorless, tooled flared mouth with blown period hollow stopper- pontil scar, ht. with stopper 10 1/2 inches, quart; (light exterior high point wear). GIII-2 type 2 Strong mold impression. Fine condition. $300-600

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99. Double Eagle Historical Flask, Louisville Glass Works, Louisville, Kentucky, 1850-1860. Brilliant light blue green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (shallow 1/8 inch flake from top of mouth). GII-32a Extremely rare. Fine condition. $500-1,000

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100. “Syracuse Springs / Excelsior” Mineral Water Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Cylindrical, medium orange amber, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base, pint; (professionally cleaned, base and base edge have a series of surface cooling fissures). T #N-33B Scarce. Appealing bright color. $200-400

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101. Freeblown Vase, probably Saratoga Mountain Glass Works, Saratoga, New York, 1850-1860. Conical urn form with applied cylindrical foot and flaring mouth, medium olive green with bluish white splotches, outward rolled mouth - pontil scar, ht. 9 inches; (light exterior high point wear, several white decorations have loss of cover glass). Similar in construction to McK plate 69, top right Possibly blown by Morris Holmes. Attractive form. Fine condition. $500-1,000

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102. “Baltimore / Glass Works.” Fruit Jar, Baltimore Glass Works, Baltimore, Maryland, 1860-1880. Cylindrical, aquamarine, applied heavy square collared mouth - smooth base, quart; (1/4 inch u shaped fissure in neck, some minor roughness on interior of mouth). L #399 Possibly an unlisted variant as there is a period after “Works”. $400-800

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103. Two Cone Ink Bottles, probably a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1846-1860. Inverted conical forms, olive green and olive yellow, sheared mouths - pontil scars, ht. 2 5/16 inches and 2 3/8 inches; (olive yellow example has a pinpoint flake and minor manufacturer’s roughness on mouth). Similar to C #11 Beautiful New England colors. A fine pair. $300-600

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104. “A. Bird / Deal” Ale Bottle, possibly a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1860-1873. Cylindrical, dark olive amber, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base, ht. 9 3/8 inches; (professionally cleaned with remaining light wear). A scarce bottle with strong embossing. $300-600

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105. Lot Of Three Strap Sided Whiskey Flasks, two “Pat.D Aug 6th 1872 / H Frank” and one “W. Frank & Sons” - “Pittsburgh Pa:”, Wm. Frank and Sons, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1870-1876. Amber and olive yellow, applied collared mouths - smooth bases, half pints; (one amber flask has 1/2 inch open bubble and has been professionally cleaned, the yellow flask has moderate scratching and 1/4 inch chip to neck ring). Two retain original threaded glass stoppers which are embossed “Pat. Aug. 6”. Hiram Frank is known for internal screw threads and the tools used to produce them. $ 200-400

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106. “Dr.. Henley’s / California / IXL / Bitters” Bottle, William Frank and Sons, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1870-1876. Cylindrical, bluish aquamarine, applied square collared mouth - smooth base embossed “W. Frank & Sons Pitt.”, ht. 12 3/8 inches; (overall matte surface with some scratching, 1/4 inch flake from mouth edge). R/H #H-82 Listed as very rare. $200-400

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107. Eagle And “F.L.” - Cornucopia Historical Flask, Frederick R. Lorenz and Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1820-1850. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (light exterior high point wear). GII-15 Strong mold impression. Very rare. Fine condition. $800-1,600

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108. “C. Brinckerhoffs / Health Restorative / Price $ 1.00 / New - York” Medicine Bottle, probably a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1846-1860. Rectangular with beveled corners, medium yellow olive, applied sloping collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 7 1/4 inches. AAM pg. 66 An excellent example with strong embossing, great character and beautiful color. Fine condition. $1,000-2,000

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109. Freeblown Miniature Globular Bottle, New England, 1783-1830. Small bulbous form, light olive yellow, applied collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 3 1/4 inches. Similar in form and construction to MW plate 47, #6 Beautiful light color. Wonderful form. Fine condition. Rare size. $1,500-3,000 110. Freeblown Decanter, probably a mid Atlantic glasshouse, 18201840. Cylindrical tapered body with three applied neck rings, greenish aquamarine, applied round collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 8 inches. Unusual early form. Fine condition. $400-800

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111. Lot Of Three “Diddie - Blitzen Rods” Lightning Rod Balls, America, 1880-1900. Tapered octagonal forms, light amethyst, ruby red and white milk glass, ground mouths, dia. 3 3/4 inches. Great colors and forms. Fine condition. $300-600 112. Sunburst Flask, Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1815-1830. Medium olive green, sheared mouth pontil scar, half pint; (3/16 inch bubble has an opening in the cover glass). GVIII-16 Beautiful light clear color. Strong mold impression. $500-1,000

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113. Two Handled Whiskey Jugs, one embossed “J.F.T. & Co. / Philad.”, America, 1840-1870. Vertically ribbed melon form and flattened chestnut form, bright yellow amber with an olive tone and orange amber, applied double collared mouth and applied square collared mouth - pontil scar and smooth base, ht. 7 inches and 9 1/8 inches; (“J.F.T. & Co.” has 1 1/2 inch star crack, bruise near base and interior stain). H #2681 Beautiful colors and forms. $250-500

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114. “Greeley’s / Bourbon Whiskey / Greeley’s / Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Barrel form, medium copper puce, applied square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 1/8 inches; (light exterior high point wear). R/H #G-102 Beautiful color. Fine condition. $800-1,600

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115. “T.J. Dunbar & Co. / Cordial Schnapps / Schiedam” Bottle, America, 1860-1870. Square with beveled corners and two convex side panels, medium forest green, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 1/2 inches; (moderate exterior high point wear, washable content residue, some stain on base). Similar to H #37 A scarce and attractive Boston, Massachusetts bottle. Great color. $200-400

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116. “Hughes & Glenn / Cincinnati” Fancy Peppersauce Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Cylindrical with convex fluted sides, medium bluish aquamarine, applied round collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 9 1/4 inches; (professionally cleaned, embossing is weak). Similar in form to Z pg. 429, bottom center The “S” in “Hughes” is backwards. Unlisted in “Ketchup, Pickles, Sauces” by Betty Zumwalt. Rare. $300-600

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117. Monument And “Balto” - Sloop And “Fells / Point” Historical Flask, Baltimore Glass Works, Baltimore, Maryland, 1840-1860. Bright yellow green with an olive tone, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (some exterior high point wear, an interior open bubble has some content residue, interior has a light film of washable content residue). GVI-2 Unusual and beautiful bright color. Fine condition. Fresh to the market. $2,000-4,000

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118. “Dr.. J. Hostetter’s / Stomach Bitters” Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Square with beveled corners, dark olive green, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 1/2 inches; (1/8 inch by 1/4 inch shallow open bubble on each side panel). R/H #H-194 A fine example with some crudity. $300-600

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119. Labeled Cathedral Pickle Jar, America, 1845-1860. Square with beveled corners and fancy cathedral arches, aquamarine, tooled round collared mouth - iron pontil mark, ht. 11 1/2 inches; (label has minor loss to edges). Design similar to Z pg. 455, #2 Retains original label which reads: “Depot / For / Preserved / Vegetables / Etc. / Fruits / M.B. Espy / 255 / South Third St. / Philadelphia.” Beautiful whittled glass. Fine condition. $300-600

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120. “The Geo. T. Stagg Company / O.F.C. / (Stag Head) / Bourbon / Frankfort, KY.” Advertising Tray, America, 1880-1900. Round with outward rolled edge, vibrant multicolor stag and landscape with gold lettering on red border, black reverse, ht. 1 1/4 inches, dia. 12 inches; (light surface rust on reverse, light wear on front). Great colorful graphics. Fine condition. $300-600

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121. “Dr C. W. Robacks / Stomach Bitters / Cincinnati. O” Figural Bitters Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Barrel form, yellowish amber with an olive tone, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 1/4 inches. R/H #R-75 Unusual color. Fine condition. $300-600

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122. Sheaf Of Grain - “Mechanic Glass Works / Philada” Pictorial Flask, Mechanic Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1840-1860. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, quart; (two 1/8 inch flakes from mouth interior). GXIII-34 Listed as scarce. Blown at a little known Philadelphia glasshouse. Fine condition. $300-600

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123. Blown Three Mold Inkwell, probably Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1820-1848. Cylindrical, dark yellow olive, disc mouth - pontil scar, ht. 2 1/8 inches, dia. 2 5/8 inches. GII-18 Appealing form. Fine condition. $300-600

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124. “Higham’s / Rocker Lid / Box / Dyottville Glass Works / 27 S. Front St. / Philadelphia” Boxed Demijohn, Dyottville Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1860-1880. Cylindrical demijohn, square box, aquamarine bottle, brown wood box with metal strapping and clasp, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, approximate bottle ht. 20 1/2 inches, box ht. 22 3/4 inches; (box in weathered condition). Attractive pressed graphics on box. A rare Dyottville product. $400-800

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125. Lot Of Three Double Eagle Historical Flasks, Granite Glass Works, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1846-1860. Shades of olive amber, sheared mouths - pontil scars, half pint, pint and quart; (light exterior high point wear). GII-78, GII-83, GII-86 Beautiful New England colors. An exceptional graduated set. Fine condition. $500-1,000

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126. “U & I.D. Clinton / Woodbridge / Conn:” - “Premium / Soda Water” Bottle, America, 1845-1860. Cylindrical, medium blue green, applied heavy collared mouth - iron pontil mark, half pint; (light exterior wear, 1/8 inch flake from side of mouth, light interior stain, 1/16 inch flake from base edge). Strong embossing. Fully intact iron pontil scar. $150-300

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127. Pattern Molded Calabash Bottle, 13 ribs swirled to the right, Midwest America, possibly Mantua Glass Works, Mantua, Ohio, 18201840. Calabash form, brilliant aquamarine, applied round collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 9 3/8 inches; (light exterior high point wear marks). Similar to MW plate 94, #9 An unusual form. Rare. Fine condition. $200-400 128. Freeblown Miniature Globular Bottle, New England, possbily eastern Connecticut, 1800-1860. Small bulbous form, medium golden amber, applied round collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 3 3/16 inches. Similar in form to MW plate 46, #2 Beautiful size, color and form. Fine condition. A real gem of a bottle. $1,500-3,000

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129. “Duffy’s / Tower / Mint” Figural Medicine Bottle, America, 1870-1880. Square tapered tower form with beveled corners, medium golden amber, applied wide collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 inches; (professionally cleaned, 1/4 inch chip from mouth edge). AAM pg. 147 Interesting form. Rare. $400-800

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130. Eagle - Cornucopia Flask, early Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (two 1/16 inch flakes from mouth, light exterior high point wear, 3/4 inch interior bubble has opening in cover glass). GII-11 Attractive beaded sides. A pretty little flask. $300-600

131. Lot Of Five Smelling Salts Bottles, Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1850-1870. Rectangular with beveled corners, waisted octagonal, hexagonal with wide ogival panels and slender polygon, fiery opalescent milkglass, blue green 131 and shades of amethyst, ground mouths - smooth bases, ht. 2 1/4 inches, 2 1/2 inches, 2 5/8 inches, 3 1/16 inches and 3 1/8 inches; (all have manufacturer’s grinding associated chips from mouth, the largest being 3/8 inch). MW pg. 391 Four have period pewter caps. Beautiful colors and forms. Fine condition. $300-600

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132. Eagle - “Willington / Glass, Co” Historical Flask, Willington Glass Works, West Willington, Connecticut, 18601872. Medium yellow olive, applied double collared mouth smooth base, half pint. GII-63 A bright example with strong embossing and no wear. Fine condition. $200-400

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134 133. Two “Mason’s / Patent / Nov 30th / 1858” - “CFJCO” Fruit Jars, A and DH Chambers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1870-1880. Cylindrical, aquamarine, ground mouths - smooth bases embossed “Made By / A & DH Chambers / Pittsburgh”, quart and half gallon; (quart has manufacturer’s grinding associated 1/8 inch mouth chip). L #1929 and #1929-1 Strong embossing. Fine condition. $100-200 134. Early Blown Spirits Flask, probably Germany, 1770-1790. Rectangular with beveled corners, colorless with multicolor enamel decorations, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 5 1/8 inches; (shallow 1/8 inch flake from beveled edge, some minor paint loss). Similar in form, construction and decoration to AG plate 225A Attractive and colorful painted birds and flowers. $150-300

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135. “Lafayette” And Bust - “DeWitt Clinton” And Bust Portrait Flask, Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1824-1825. Golden amber with an olive tone, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear, 3/8 inch pontil chip comes to edge of base). GI-80 A crude and heavy example. Fine condition. $1,000-2,000

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136. Freeblown Pocket Bottle, probably Midwest America, 1840-1860. Bright yellow amber with an olive tone, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 5 3/4 inches; (light exterior high point wear and scratches). Usually formed in a pattern mold. Fine condition. $200-400

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137. Master Ink Bottle And Copper Ink Pourer, America, 1860-1880. Cylindrical, brilliant deep cherry puce and tarnished copper, applied sloping collared mouth with ring smooth base, ht. 5 1/2 inches and 7 5/8 inches; (master ink has a 1 inch Y shaped crack in base). Similar in form to C #833 and C #1744 Master ink has amazing color with heavy whittle. Ink pourer has great form. $300-600

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138. “E.G. Booz’s / Old Cabin / Whiskey” Figural Bottle, Whitney Glass Works, Glassboro, New Jersey, 1860-1880. Rectangular cabin form, medium golden amber, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 7 5/8 inches; (3/16 inch open bubble on roof corner, 3/8 inch chip from panel edge). GVII-4 A bottle collecting classic. Whittled and crude. $1,000-2,000

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139. Two Blown Three Mold Creamers, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 18201840. Bulbous forms with applied solid handles, colorless, tooled rims with pour spouts - pontil scars, ht. 3 inches and 3 1/4 inches. GIII-21 and GIII-26 Strong mold impressions. Pleasing forms. Fine condition. $400-800 140. Cathedral Pickle Jar, America, 1860-1880. Square with beveled corners and fancy cathedral arches, medium blue green, applied round collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 11 1/4 inches; (some washable content residue). Similar in form to MW plate 73, #5 Beautiful color. Strong mold impression. Fine condition. $350-700

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141. “Dr Townsend’s / Sarsaparilla / Albany / N.Y.” Medicine Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Square with beveled corners, deep yellow olive, applied sloping collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 9 3/4 inches; (1/4 inch open bubble on base, some washable content residue). AAM pg. 521 Excellent surface condition. A fine example. $300-600

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142. “J. Cosgrove / Charleston” Soda Water Bottle, America, 1860-1870. Cylindrical, cobalt blue, applied round collared mouth - smooth base, half pint; (light washable content residue). Found in a Summerville, South Carolina attic wall in 2010. Beautiful color and uncleaned “attic” condition. $250-500

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143. “Dr Guysott’s / Compound Extract / Of Yellow Dock / & Sarsaparilla” Medicine Bottle, America, 1860-1870. Square with beveled corners, brilliant aquamarine, applied round collared mouth with ring smooth base, ht. 9 1/2 inches; (3/16 inch by 1/2 inch bubble burst on corner is epoxy filled). AAM pg. 205 An attractive and crude bottle with highly whittled panels. $300-600 144. Lot Of Three “Sparks” Medicine Bottles, “Sparks’ / Kidney & Liver Cure / Camden, N.J.”, “Sparks Perfect / Health For / Kidney & Liver Diseases” and “Sparks / Perfect Health / (Bust) / For / Kidney & Liver / Diseases”, America, 1880-1900. Rectangular with beveled corners and oval, aquamarine and amber, tooled sloping collared mouth and tooled square collared mouths - smooth bases, ht. 4 1/8 inches and 9 3/8 inches; (light exterior high point wear, one has interior stain and 1/16 inch mouth bruise). AAM pg. 488 Desireable “picture” medicine bottle. $200-400

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145. Freeblown Wax Seal Fruit Jar, America, 1820-1840. Cylindrical, greenish aquamarine, sheared mouth with depressed wax sealer groove pontil scar, ht. 7 1/2 inches, dia. 4 3/8 inches. Similar to L #3102 Retains cork and paper closure. Wonderful early form. Fine condition. $200-400

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146. Eagle - Cornucopia Historical Flask, early Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Light greenish aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint. GII-6 A very nice example with strong mold definition. Fine condition. $300-600

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147. “Union” And Clasped Hands - Eagle And “A & Co” Historical Flask, Adams and Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1860-1870. Medium amber in the shoulders and base shading to a golden amber at mid body, applied mouth with ring - smooth base, pint; (interior edge of mouth has a 3/8 inch open bubble). GXII-21 Beautiful color. Whittled appearance and orange peel surface texture. $300-600

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148. Freeblown Chestnut Bottle, New England, 1783-1830. Bright yellow olive, applied collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 8 inches. Similar to KW fig. 47 Fine condition. Swirls in the glass. Beautiful light color. $300-600

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149. Pitkin Type Flask, swirled to the left, 36 ribs, probably Pitkin Glass Works, Manchester, Connecticut, 1783-1830. Medium olive green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 5 1/2 inches; (light exterior high point wear). Similar in form to MW plate 88, #2 Beautiful light color. Fine condition. Ex Merritt Vanderbilt collection, Clarissa Vanderbilt Dundon collection. $500-1,000

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150. “Union” And Clasped Hands And “Wm. Frank & Sons / Pitts” Cannon Historical Flask, William Frank and Sons, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1860-1870. Brilliant orange amber, applied mouth with ring - smooth base, pint; (professionally cleaned, 1/8 inch potstone in shoulder has interior surface disturbance). GXII-39 Whittled appearance. Good mold impression. $400-800

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151. Two “Mishler’s Herb Bitters / Table Spoon Graduation / Dr S.B. Hartman & Co” Bitters Bottles, America, 1870-1880. Square with beveled corners, golden amber and yellow with an olive tone, applied sloping collared mouth and applied sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth bases embossed “Stoeckels Grad / Pat Feb 6 66 / W McC & Co.”, ht. 9 inches. R/H #M-100 Beautiful colors. Fine condition. $250-500

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152. “Dingens / Napoleon Cocktail Bitters” - “Dingen Brothers / Buffalo, N.Y.” Figural Bitters Bottle, America, 1845-1860. Drum form, colorless with a gray tint, applied sloping collared mouth - iron pontil mark, ht. 10 1/4 inches; (light exterior high point wear on embossing, mold seam roughness near mouth and base). R/H #N-3 Impressive form and color. Fine condition. $5,000-10,000

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153. “Moulton’s Oloroso Bitters / Trade (Pineapple) Mark” Figural Bitters Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Cylindrical with fluted neck, shoulders and base, light blue green, applied mouth with ring - smooth base, ht. 11 1/4 inches; (professionally cleaned, two flakes from base edge, 1/4 inch and 1/8 inch). R/H #M-146 Beautiful rich color. Strong embossing. $300-600

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154. “Keen” - “P & W” Sunburst Flask, Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1820-1830. Yellowish olive amber, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (light exterior high point wear). GVIII-10 Bright color. Fine condition. $400-800

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155. Two Freeblown Chestnut Bottles, America, 1783-1830. Bright light yellow olive and deep yellow olive, applied round collared mouths pontil scars, ht. 5 1/4 inches and 10 5/8 inches; (larger example has a potstone with four 1/16 inch legs). Similar to KW fig. 47 The smaller example has glass which overlaps the applied mouth, which suggests that the mouth was applied first then sheared. Great colors and forms. $300-600

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156. Eagle - Morning Glory Historical Flask, Midwest America, 18401860. Medium bluish aquamarine with yellow olive striations at mouth, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint. GII-19 Unusual and appealing form. Fine condition. $250-500 157. Two “General Washington” And Bust - Eagle And “T.W.D.” Portrait Flasks, America, 1820-1840. Aquamarine, sheared mouths pontil scars, pints; (light exterior high point wear, one flask has a manufacturer’s flaw near base). GI-16 Strongly embossed examples. A fine pair. $400-800

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158. Freeblown Wide Mouth Utility Jar, New England, 18001830. Cylindrical, dark olive green, applied heavy collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 7 3/4 inches; (very light exterior wear). Early form. Fine condition. $500-1,000

159. Lot Of Three Pittsburgh Glass Related Advertising Paperweights, “McKee & Bros: / Glass / Manufacturers / Pittsburgh”, “Everything For Your / Brewery / Newman Brothers Inc. / 106 Wood Street. / Pittsburgh, Pa.” and “The Thos Wightman Co / Window Glass / Flint Green & Amber / Vials & Bottles / 209 Wood St. Pittsburgh, P”, probably Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1870-1890. Rectangular and hemispherical, colorless with white, blue and black decorations, smooth bases, ht. 3/4 inch, 1 3/4 inches and 2 1/4 inches, lgth. 4 inches, dia. 2 7/8 inches and 3 3/8 inches; (light high point usage wear). Rare “go withs” for the Pittsburgh glass collector. Fine condition. $200-400 160. Pitkin Type Flask, swirled to the left, 36 ribs, probably Pitkin Glass Works, Manchester, Connecticut, 1783-1830. Medium yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 5 3/8 inches. Similar in form and construction to MW plate 88, #6 Strong ribbed pattern. Unusual form. Beautiful color. Ex Merritt Vanderbilt collection, Clarissa Vanderbilt Dundon collection. $500-1,000

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161. Lot Of Three “W. Frank & Sons” - “Pittsburgh. Pa:” Whiskey Flasks, Wm. Frank and Sons, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1870-1876. Bluish aquamarine and amber, applied collared mouths, smooth bases, pints; (one has 1/2 inch and 1/8 inch mouth chips). Both amber pints have interior screw threads. One retains original stopper. $200-400

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162. “J. Simonds / Boston / Mineral Water” Bottle, America, 1845-1860. Cylindrical soda water bottle form, light blue green, applied sloping collared mouth - iron pontil mark, half pint. Strong embossing. Fully intact pontil scar. Fine condition. $200-400

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164 163. “Tillotson” Threadless Insulator, America, 1860-1880. Cylindrical modified bee hive form, medium teal blue, smooth base, ht. 3 7/8 inches; (minor manufacturer’s roughness and several shallow 1/4 inch chips around opening). CD 731 Generally fine condition. Attractive bright color. $300-600 164. “N. Wood / Portland / ME” Medicine Bottle, a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1846-1860. Rectangular with beveled corners, medium golden amber with an olive tone, applied sloping collared mouth iron pontil mark, ht. 7 1/4 inches; (base corners have minor shallow flakes, light exterior high point wear). AAM pg. 579 Strong embossing. Beautiful color. $1,500-3,000

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165. “C” Sealed Whiskey Bottle, blown in a three piece mold, probably a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1846-1860. Cylindrical, medium olive amber, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - pontil scar, ht. 10 inches. Similar in form and construction to L/P plate 7, 3rd row, #1 and #3 A rare Stoddard applied seal bottle. Fine condition. $400-800

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166. Freeblown Chestnut Bottle, New England, 1783-1830. Light olive green, applied round collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 4 3/4 inches. Similar to KW fig. 47 Rare in this smaller size. Appealing light color. Fine condition. $500-1,000

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167. “Doct. / Harrison’s / Tonic / Chalybeate” Medicine Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Rectangular with beveled corners, medium blue green, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 inches; (light exterior high point wear, two 1/8 inch flakes from reverse panel edges). AAM pg. 220 Attractive color. Interesting embossing. $200-400

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168. Early Storage Jar, possibly New England, 1815-1830. Cylindrical, blown in a three piece mold, deep olive amber, applied heavy collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 8 1/4 inches. A Deerfield Museum deaccession. Great early form. Fine condition. $300-600

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169. Two Umbrella Ink Bottles, America, 1840-1860. Octagonal, golden amber and yellow olive, tooled mouths pontil scars, ht. 2 1/4 inches and 2 1/2 inches; (olive example has light exterior high point wear and a pinpoint flake on panel edge). Similar to C #133 and C #143 Fine colors and forms. $250-500

170. “Old Sachem / Bitters / And / Wigwam Tonic” Figural Bitters Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Barrel form, brilliant golden yellow with a topaz tone, applied square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 3/8 inches; (3/16 inch area of roughness on mouth edge, some surface scratches to right of embossing). R/H #O-46 Outstanding bright color. A beautiful figural bitters bottle. $600-1,200

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171. Sunburst Flask, probably Pitkin Glass Works, Manchester, Connecticut, 1815-1825. Medium forest green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GVIII-5 Beautiful and delicate glass. Attractive early form. Fine condition. $2,000-4,000 172. “A. Stone & Co / Philada” Fruit Jar, America, 1860-1880. Cylindrical, aquamarine, applied heavy collared mouth with internal screw threads, hollow centered stopper marked “A. Stone & Co / 3 / Philada” - smooth base, quart; (professionally cleaned, minor roughness on mouth ring, stopper has numerous manufacturer’s chips, potstone near base has 1/4 inch bruise and two 1/8 inch legs). L #2748 Early and scarce. Heavy whittled appearance. $300-600

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173. Lot Of Three Soda Water Bottles, two “J. Kennedy / (Flower) / Pittsburgh” - “J.K.” and one “J. Kennedy. / Mineral Water / Pittsburgh” - “J.K.”, Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1845-1860. Cylindrical, light green, ice blue and aquamarine, applied sloping collared mouth and applied round collared mouths - iron pontil marks, half pints; (professionally cleaned with light remaining wear). Beautiful colors. All have strong embossing. $300-600

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174. Masonic Arch And Emblems - Eagle Historical Flask, Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1820-1830. Medium olive amber, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (exterior high point wear, 3/8 inch bruise on mouth edge). GIV-24 Attractive and early form. Many seed bubbles. $200-400

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175. Lot Of Three “The Duffy Malt Whiskey Company” Bottles, America, 1870-1890. Cylindrical, golden amber, yellow amber and yellow olive, applied and tooled sloping collared mouths - smooth bases, ht. 10 inches, 10 1/8 inches and 10 1/4 inches; (one has 1/2 inch scratch with 1/16 inch flake, as well as 1/8 inch surface chip). Two bottles have “Rochester” embossing, one has “Baltimore” embossing. One retains original label. Fine condition. $200-400 176. “S.O. / Richardson’s / Bitters / South Reading / Mass” Bitters Bottle, possibly Lyndeborough Glass Company, Lyndeborough, New Hampshire, 1866-1886. Rectangular with beveled corners, light sapphire blue, applied square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 7 inches; (professionally cleaned with remaining light wear marks, 1/16 inch shallow flake from side of mouth). R/H #R-57 Beautiful and rare color. $200-400

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