Norman C. Heckler & Company Select Auction 158: Early Glass, Bottles, Flasks & More

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52. “Lash’s Kidney And / Liver Bitters” - “The Best Cathartic / And Blood Purifier” Bitters Bottle, America, 1880-1890. Square with beveled corners, brilliant yellow with a hint of olive, tooled sloping collared mouth smooth base, ht. 9 inches; (1/4 inch fissure in corner of base, 1/2 inch shallow open surface bubble on plain panel). R/H #L-38 Rare color and crisp embossing on this very scarce mold. Charles and Joy Flint collection. $200-400

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53. Mold Blown Utility Bottle, probably Germany, 1840-1860. Octagonal, medium yellowish olive green, applied short sloping collared mouth with ring - pontil scar, ht. 6 1/8 inches; (professionally cleaned with light remaining wear marks). Attractive sided form and unusual color. Fine condition. Charles and Joy Flint collection. $200-400

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54. Pitkin Type Flask, ribbed and swirled to the left, 18 ribs, probably Midwest America, 1800-1830. Light to medium bluish green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 6 3/4 inches; (potstone near the base has several radiations). Similar in form and construction to MW plate 88, #5 Wonderful glass clarity and mold impression. Charles and Joy Flint collection. $400-800

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55. “J. Boardman & Co / New York / Mineral Waters / (Star) / This Bottle / Is Never Sold” Mineral Water Bottle, America, 1845-1860. Octagonal, rich cobalt blue, applied sloping collared mouth - iron pontil mark, ht. 7 1/2 inches; (professionally cleaned with light remaining wear marks). Appealing form and vivid color. Fine condition. Charles and Joy Flint collection. $250-500

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56. Early Domed Ink Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Cylindrical with domed shoulders, bright yellowish olive, sheared mouth pontil scar, ht. 2 inches, dia. 2 1/2 inches. C #573 An early and attractive form which is usually found in shades of amber. Fine condition. Charles and Joy Flint collection. $400-800

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57. Vonthofen’s / Aromatic / Scheidam / Schnapps” Bottle, America, 1845-1860. Square with beveled corners, light to medium bluish green, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - iron pontil mark, ht. 9 3/4 inches. Bold embossing and a fully intact iron pontil scar. Crisp and clean. Fine condition. Charles and Joy Flint collection. $400-800

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58. “M. Keane. / This Bottle / Is Never Sold. / A & D.H.C.” Soda Water Bottle, A and D. H. Chambers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1860-1880. Cylindrical, light to medium sapphire blue with yellow olive striations, applied heavy collared mouth - smooth base embossed “K”, ht. 7 1/8 inches; (professionally cleaned with remaining wear marks, 1/4 inch buffed chip on edge of base). A beautiful and unusual color combination. Charles and Joy Flint collection. $200-400 59. Base Impressed “F” Snuff Bottle, two piece mold construction, a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1846-1860. Rectangular with wide beveled corners, medium olive amber, sheared flared mouth pontil scar, ht. 4 1/4 inches. Similar to L/P plate 10, #6 The “F” is rumored to be the mark of Joseph Foster. Fine condition. Charles and Joy Flint collection. $200-400

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