Norman C. Heckler & Company
Auction 187 Bidding Begins May 18, 2020 Closing May 27, 2020
The Collection of Russell & Doris Evitt
A Select Absentee Auction of Historical Flasks, Early Glass, Bitters, Inks, Black Glass, Pottery, Whiskeys & More
Rare and Desirable Masonic Flasks
Lot 1, Lot 64, and Lot 89
Auction 187 The Russell & Doris Evitt Collection A Select Absentee Auction of Historical Flasks, Early Glass, Bitters, Inks, Black Glass, Pottery, Whiskeys & More Auction Start Date: May 18, 2020 at 9:00 A.M. Eastern Time Auction Closing Date: May 27, 2020 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 ASB B Barret BB B/K C D DG G G GW H JK JLM JT K KW L Lee L/P McK MW N Na NCH NCH II Neal P PG PME R/H RD SVR T TH U WB Z
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Norman C. Heckler & Company Auctioneers and Appraisers of Antique Bottles and Glass, Period Decorative Arts, Singular Art Objects, and Estates 79 Bradford Corner Road, Woodstock Valley, CT 06282 p:(860) 974-1634 www.hecklerauction.com f:(860) 974-2003
An iconic flask featuring a strong Masonic motif; an excellent addition to any collection.
1. Crossed Keys And Star - Masonic Emblem Historical Flask, probably Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1815-1830. Medium yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (just a hint of exterior high point wear). GIV-30, H #2865 and H color plate VII This iconic flask is extremely rare with five or six examples known. Fine condition. Ex Charles B. Gardner collection. $30,000-60,000
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2. “John / Winn Jr.” Sealed Black Glass Wine Bottle, H. Ricketts and Company Glass Works, Bristol, England, 1825-1830. Cylindrical, deep yellow olive, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - pontil scarred base embossed “H. Ricketts & Co / Glass Works Bristol”, ht. 9 inches, dia. 3 11/16 inches; (3/8 inch bubble near base has a disturbance of the cover glass, light exterior high point wear). ASB-3 pg. 1295 Shoulder is faintly embossed “Patent”. Burton’s reference mentions an American connection. Fine condition. $ 600-1,200
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3. Double Eagle Historical Flask, Kensington Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1840-1860. Medium bluish green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GII-40 A clean, heavy flask with a crisp mold impression and beautiful rich color. Fine condition. $2,000-4,000
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5 4. Cornucopia - Urn Pictorial Flask, Lancaster Glass Works, Lancaster, New York, 1849-1860. Bright yellowish amber, sheared mouth - tubular pontil scar, pint. GIII-17 Extremely rare color. No amber examples have been sold at public auction in many years. Fine condition. $1,500-3,000 5. Umbrella Ink Bottle, a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1840-1860. Octagonal, medium olive yellow, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 2 1/4 inches, dia. 2 3/8 inches; (shallow 1/8 inch flake on edge of base). L/P plate 9, #6 Fine condition. $150-300
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6. Cathedral Pickle Jar, Willington Glass Works, West Willington, Connecticut, 1845-1860. Square with beveled corners and fancy cathedral arches, medium blue green, tooled round collared mouth - iron pontil mark, ht. 8 inches; (shallow 1/4 inch flake from inner edge of mouth). Similar in form and construction to Z pg. 456, top right Strong mold impression and bright exterior surface. Fine condition. $1,200-2,400
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7. Columbia Bust And “Kensington” - Eagle And “Union. Co” Portrait Flask, Kensington Union Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 18201840. Colorless with a grayish hue, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (mouth circumference has been subtly polished). GI-117 A very rare flask with a strong mold impression and a rare color. Fine condition. The goddess Columbia personifies our United States and liberty. $1,000-2,000
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8. Clasped Hands And “Waterford” - Eagle Historical Flask, Waterford Glass Works, Waterford, New Jersey, 1860-1870. Yellow, applied square collared mouth - smooth base, quart; (1/8 inch chip on top edge of mouth). GXII-2 The only Clasped Hands flask mold thought to be from an eastern glasshouse. Bold embossing and a wonderful bright color. Fine condition. $600-1,200 9. “Greeley’s Bourbon / Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Barrel form, medium yellowish green with a strong gingerale tone, applied square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 1/4 inches; (2 inches at side of mouth have been polished to remove a chip, top edge of mouth has also been polished, light exterior wear and scratches around mid body). R/H #G-101 An unusual color. $400-800
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10. “Washington” And Bust - “Baltimore Glass Works” And Monument Portrait Flask, Baltimore Glass Works, Baltimore, Maryland, 1830-1850. Light sapphire blue, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light to moderate exterior high point wear, 1/2 inch manufacturer’s pontil scar flake comes to the edge of the base). GI-18 An extremely rare color for this mold and an interesting long neck. Fine condition. $6,000-12,000
11. “Genl Taylor” And Bust - “Fells Point / Balto” And Monument Portrait Flask, Baltimore Glass Works, Baltimore, Maryland, 1840-1850. Light to medium amethyst with deeper striations, sheared mouth - tubular pontil scar, pint; (light to moderate interior haze, 1 1/8 inch manufacturer’s pontil scar flake along edge of base on the Monument side). GI-73 Rare color. Fine condition. Ex Charles B. Gardner collection. $7,500-15,000
12. Cannon And “Genl Taylor Never Surrenders” - “A / Little / More / Grape / Capt Bragg” Historical Flask, probably Baltimore Glass Works, Baltimore, Maryland, 1840-1860. Medium to deep yellowish olive green, sheared mouth - tubular pontil scar, pint; (1/4 inch open surface bubble on edge of base, light exterior high point wear). GX-4 A rare color for this flask. Attractive embossing. Fine condition. $3,000-6,000
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13. Eagle - Oak Tree And “Liberty” Historical Flask, America, 18201840. Light yellowish green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint. GII-60 A bright little gem with no high point wear and crisp embossing. Fine condition. $700-1,400
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14. “Baker’s / Orange Grove / Bitters” Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Square with roped corners, bright pinkish puce with some deeper striations, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 1/2 inches; (interior surface bubble on top left shoulder of reverse has partial loss of cover glass, 1/8 inch flake on top edge of mouth). R/H #B-9 Bold embossing with a beautiful and rare color. Fine condition. $1,000-2,000
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15. Umbrella Ink Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Octagonal, medium yellow olive, inward folded mouth - pontil scar, ht. 2 1/2 inches, dia. 2 1/2 inches; (1/8 inch chip on edge of indented base ring). Similar in form and construction to C #143 A large “birdswing” of glass connects two interior panels to the base. Fine condition. $200-400
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16. Sunburst Flask, Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1815-1830. Bright yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (just a hint of exterior high point wear). GVIII-3 An exceptional example in a beautiful, light color. Fine condition. $750-1,500
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17. Prospector And “For Pike’s Peak” - Hunter Shooting Deer Historical Flask, probably Ravenna Glass Works, Ravenna, Ohio, 1860-1870. Bright orange amber, applied mouth with ring - smooth base, pint; (1/2 inch chip with 1/8 inch radiation and pinpoint surface bruise on edge of base, large interior bubble with partial loss of cover glass). GXI-50 A scarce color for this mold. $500-1,000
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18. “Wharton’s / Whisky / 1850 / Chesnut Grove” Whiskey Pocket Flask, America, 1860-1870. Flattened teardrop form, light to medium cobalt blue with some deeper striations, applied square collared mouth with ring - smooth base, ht. 5 1/2 inches; (light exterior high point wear). H #2388 An attractive shading of color. Fine condition. $300-600
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19. Pitkin Type Flask, 36 ribs swirled to the left, probably Pitkin Glass Works, Manchester, Connecticut, 1783-1830. Medium olive yellow, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 5 1/4 inches; (shallow 1/8 inch flake on top edge of mouth, light exterior high point wear near the base). Similar in form and construction to MW plate 88, #6 Simple and elegant. Fine condition. $400-800 20. Washington - Taylor Portrait Flask, Dyottville Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1860-1870. Light to medium claret, sheared mouth - smooth base, pint; (tiny potstone on Washington’s forehead shows two 1/16 inch legs, two 1/8 inch flakes on top edge of mouth). GI-38 A beautiful color which is a bit deeper on one side. $1,000-2,000
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21. “Mohawk Whiskey / Pure / Rye” - “Patented / Feb. 11 / 1868” Figural Whiskey Bottle, America, 1868-1880. In the form of an Indian maiden, bright golden amber shading to almost pure yellow with gold painted details, inward folded mouth - smooth base, ht. 12 3/8 inches; (1/8 inch chip on top edge of mouth, minor loss and wear to paint). H #2601 and color plate XV A seldom seen figural bottle with much of the original paint intact including a battle axe on the shield. $2,000-4,000
22. “A.M. Bininger & Co. / 19 Broad St. / N.Y.” Figural Whiskey Bottle, America, 1860-1880. In the form of a cannon barrel, medium yellowish amber, rough sheared mouth with partial lead foil seal - smooth base, ht. 12 5/8 inches; (shallow 1/8 inch flake on top edge of mouth, minor loss and wear to label). BB #BPK-30 A highly graphic label reads “Choice Old / Wheat / Whiskey” and depicts two handled whiskey jugs, two whiskey cylinders and a wicker covered demijohn surrounded by wheat stalks. Fine condition. $2,000-4,000
23. “A.M. Bininger & Co / No 19 Broad St New-York.” Figural Whiskey Bottle, America, 1860-1880. In the form of an urn with applied solid handle, medium amber shading to almost yellow in the mouth and shoulder area, tooled, inward folded rim - smooth base, ht. 9 inches. BB #BPK-27 A handsome, highly whittled example with bold embossing. Fine condition. $2,500-5,000
24. “A.M. Bininger & Co / No 19 Broad St New-York” Figural Whiskey Bottle, America, 1860-1880. In the form of an urn with a raised panel on the reverse, brilliant golden yellow, wide tooled flared mouth - smooth base, ht. 10 inches. BB #BPK-28 Exceptional color. One of the finest examples known. Fine condition. $2,000-4,000
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25. Scroll Flask, probably Louisville Glass Works, Louisville, Kentucky, 1845-1860. Medium cobalt blue, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint. GIX-10 Bold mold impression and rich color. Fine condition. $1,500-3,000 26. Scroll Flask, America, 1845-1860. Medium yellowish olive green, sheared mouth - tubular pontil scar, half pint; (3/16 inch chip on top edge of mouth). GIX-34 Strong mold impression and unusual color. Fine condition. $1,200-2,400 27. Scroll Flask, America, 1845-1860. Brilliant yellowish golden amber, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint. GIX-34a Fine condition. $1,000-2,000 28. Scroll Flask, America, 1845-1860. Clear light yellowish green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (pinpoint surface bruise on edge of base, light exterior high point wear). GIX-37 Eggshell thin glass and a delicate color. Fine condition. $500-1,000
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29. Scroll Flask, probably Louisville Glass Works, Louisville, Kentucky, 1845-1860. Brilliant medium yellow green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (shallow 1/2 inch flake on top edge of mouth). GIX-14 A stunning combination of color and bubbles. Fine condition. $1,000-2,000 30. Scroll Flask, probably Louisville Glass Works, Louisville, Kentucky, 1845-1860. Bright yellow with an olive tone, sheared mouth - pontil scar, quart; (light overall patchy haze, light exterior high point wear). GIX-2 Fine condition. $600-1,200 31. Scroll Flask, probably Louisville Glass Works, Louisville, Kentucky, 1845-1860. Brilliant medium yellow green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint. GIX-14 An extremely rare color. Fine condition. Ex George S. McKearin collection, ex Charles B. Gardner collection. $1,000-2,000 32. Scroll Flask, probably Louisville Glass Works, Louisville, Kentucky, 1845-1860. Light to medium sapphire blue, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (two manufacturing fire polished flakes on outer edge of mouth, the largest being 1/4 inch, light exterior high point wear). GIX-10 Fine condition. $500-1,000
33. “Lafayette” And Bust - Masonic Arch And Emblems Portrait Flask, Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1824-1825. Medium yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GI-83 A very rare flask. Numerous small bubbles and strong mold impression. Fine condition. $6,000-12,000
34. “Lafayette” And Bust - Masonic Arch And Emblems Portrait Flask, Mount Vernon Glass Works, Vernon, New York, 18241825. Medium to deep yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (light to moderate exterior high point wear and fine scratches). GI-89 A very rare flask. Fine condition. $4,000-8,000
35. “Lafayette” And Bust - Masonic Arch And Emblems Portrait Flask, Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1824-1825. Bright yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (light exterior high point wear). GI-84 An extremely rare flask. Fine condition. $6,000-12,000
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36. “Jno / Ayre / 1788” Sealed Black Glass Wine Bottle, probably England, circa 1788. Cylindrical, medium to deep olive green, tooled mouth with applied string rim - pontil scar, ht. 9 7/8 inches, dia. 4 1/2 inches; (several chips on top edge of mouth, the largest being 3/8 inch, light interior haze, light exterior high point wear). Unlisted in Burton’s text A rare applied seal bottle. $600-1,200
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37. “Our Choice / Cleve & Steve / November 8th 92 / March 4th 93” And Busts - Rooster Portrait Flask, America, 1892-1893. Half barrel form, bright yellow with a golden hue, tooled sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base, half pint. GI-124 An extremely rare color. Fine condition. $600-1,200
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38. Eagle And “Pittsburgh / PA” - Eagle Historical Flask, Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1860-1870. Medium to deep blue green, applied mouth with ring - smooth base, quart. GII-101 An extremely rare and unusual color for this flask. Fine condition. $1,500-3,000
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39. “Greeley’s Bourbon / Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Barrel form, medium apricot, applied square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 1/8 inches. R/H #G-101 Fine condition. $300-600
40. Pitkin Type Inkwell, ribbed and swirled to the left, 36 ribs, probably Pitkin Glass Works, Manchester, Connecticut, 1783-1830. Conical, medium forest green, disc mouth - pontil scar, ht. 1 5/8 inches, greatest dia. 2 5/16 inches; (the outer rim of the disc mouth has been 40 chipped away, 1/8 inch flake on top edge of shoulder, light exterior high point wear). Similar in form and construction to C #1142 $300-600
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41. Masonic Arch And Emblems - Eagle And “J. Shepard & Co / Zanesville / Ohio” Historical Flask, J. Shepard and Company, Zanesville, Ohio, 1820-1830. Light yellow green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint. GIV-32 A rare color for this Masonic flask. Fine condition. $1,000-2,000
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42. “Keen” - “P & W” Sunburst Flask, Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1820-1830. Medium olive amber, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (light exterior high point wear). GVIII-10 and H #52 Fine condition. Ex Charles B. Gardner collection. $300-600 43. Pattern Molded Pocket Flask, expanded 10 diamond pattern, probably a Zanesville glasshouse, Zanesville, Ohio, 1820-1840. Brilliant bluish aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 4 3/4 inches, wdth. 3 3/8 inches; (light interior haze in base, light exterior high point wear). Similar in form and construction to MW plate 91, #3 Brilliant glass clarity and a very strong mold impression. Fine condition. $ 1,000-2,000
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44. Anna Pottery Whiskey Pig, Anna Pottery, Anna, Illinois, 1870-1880. In the form of an anatomically correct male pig, dark brown Albany slip glaze with painted black and yellow eyes, lgth. 7 5/8 inches, ht. 3 3/8 inches, wdth. 2 5/8 inches; (5/16 inch chip on tip of one ear.). The left side of the pig is incised “St. Louis the future Capital / Latest and most Reliable / Railroad and River Guide / with a little good old Rye in -”. Starting at the neck, the right side and belly are incised “Chicago / Miss. River / Sandoval / Odin / Centralia / Ashley / DuQuoin / Grand Tower / Carbondale / Anna Pottery / Mounds / Cairo / Ohio River / Cincinnati the ancient / Porkopolis”. $2,500-5,000
45. “N / Tredcroft / 1784” Sealed Black Glass Wine Bottle, England, probably early 19th century. Cylindrical, medium olive green, tooled mouth with heavy applied string rim - pontil scar, ht. 10 7/8 inches, dia. 3 1/2 inches; (light exterior high point wear). ASB-2 pg. 782 Possibly made to commemorate the birth of Nathaniel Tredcroft. Base is engraved “M26187WB”. Fine condition. $600-1,200
46. Shaft And Globe Wine Bottle, England, 1660-1675. Bulbous with a long neck, bright olive green, sheared mouth with applied string rim - pontil scar, ht. 8 3/8 inches, greatest dia. 5 inches; (heavy exterior wear and scratches at midbody and base area, several chips on edge of mouth, the largest being 3/8 inch). Similar in form and construction to AG plate 6, #3 A fine example of an early, rare English wine bottle. $3,000-6,000
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47. Monument And “Balto” - Sloop And “Fells / Point” Historical Flask, Baltimore Glass Works, Baltimore, Maryland, 1840-1860. Brilliant lime green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (moderate exterior high point wear). GVI-2 Rare color. Fine condition. $2,000-4,000
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48. Pattern Molded Pocket Flask, expanded 10 diamond pattern, probably a Zanesville glasshouse, Zanesville, Ohio, 1820-1840. Deep root beer amber, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 5 3/8 inches, wdth. 3 3/4 inches; (light to moderate exterior high point wear and scratches). Similar in form and construction to MW plate 91, #3 Attractive form and size with a pronounced mold pattern. Fine condition. $500-1,000
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49. Blown Three Mold Inkwell, Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1820-1840. Cylindrical, deep yellow olive, disc mouth - pontil scar, ht. 1 11/16 inches, dia. 1 15/16 inches; (pinpoint surface bruise on top edge). GII-18c and C #1188 Fine condition. $200-400
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50. Eagle - Cornucopia Historical Flask, probably Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Bluish aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (just a hint of exterior high point wear). GII-69 A bold impression and attractive mold design. Fine condition. $400-800
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51. “Bininger’s / (Clock Face) / Regulator / 19 Broad St New York.” Figural Whiskey Bottle, America, 1850-1860. In the form of a clock, medium yellowish amber, applied double collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 5 3/4 inches; (light interior haze). BB #BPK-38 and GXIII-87 Fine condition. $300-600
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52. 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 light brown enamel glazes, tooled mouth - base is faintly marked “1849”, ht. 10 1/4 inches; (1/8 inch flake on edge of mouth). Similar to Barret plate 419, left An unusual and attractive pottery glaze. Fine condition. $300-600
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53. “Bourbon Whiskey / Bitters.” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Barrel form, light to medium pinkish puce, applied square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 1/4 inches; (several chips on the edge of the mouth, the largest being 1/4 inch, light exterior high point wear). R/H #B-171 Bold embossing and colorfully attractive appearance. $250-500 54. “Success To The Railroad” And Horse And Cart Historical Flask, Mount Vernon Glass Works, Vernon, New York, 1830-1844. Light to medium yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint. GV-5 A strong mold impression and unusually light color. Fine condition. $300-600
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55. Eagle - Cornucopia Historical Flask, probably Pitkin Glass Works, Manchester, Connecticut, 1815-1830. Brilliant light yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (light exterior high point wear). GII-58 An extremely rare early American flask. Fine condition. $10,000-20,000
56. Eagle - Sunburst Historical Flask, early Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Medium bluish green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (shallow 1/8 inch flake on edge of mouth, light exterior high point wear). GII-7 A rare flask with an appealing form and color. Fine condition. $5,000-10,000
57. Eagle - Oak Tree And “Liberty� Historical Flask, America, 1820-1840. Medium yellowish amber, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (several shallow open surface bubbles, the largest being 1/8 inch, light exterior high point wear). GII-60 Fine condition. $1,000-2,000
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58. Pitkin Type Flask, ribbed and swirled to the right, 24 ribs, probably Midwest America, 1800-1830. Bright grass green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 6 1/4 inches, wdth. 4 1/2 inches; (light exterior high point wear). Similar in form and construction to MW plate 89, #1 A crisp mold impression. Fine condition. $300-600
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59. Jenny Lind Bust And Lyre - Jenny Lind Bust And Lyre Portrait Flask, probably M’Carty and Torreyson Manufacturers, Wellsburg, Virginia, 1845-1855. Bright greenish aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GI-108 Fine condition. $750-1,500
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60. Eagle And “Zanes / Ville” - Cornucopia Historical Flask, probably J. Shepard and Company, Zanesville, Ohio, 1820-1840. Medium to deep reddish amber, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (3/16 inch chip on edge of mouth, moderate exterior high point wear). GII-18 One of the stronger embossed examples. $1,200-2,400
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61. “Dr. C.W. Roback’s / Stomach Bitters / Cincinnati. O.” Figural Bitters Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Barrel form, dense olive green, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 10 inches; (light exterior scratches on the reverse). R/H #R-73 Fine condition. $400-800
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62. “Bininger’s / Travelers / Guide / A.M. Bininger & Co / No. 19 Broad St. N.Y.” Whiskey Pocket Flask, America, 1860-1870. Flattened teardrop form, bright yellow amber, applied double collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 6 3/4 inches; (light exterior high point wear). BB #BPK-35 and GXV-30 Fine condition. $300-600
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63. Prospector And “For Pike’s Peak” - Hunter Shooting Deer Historical Flask, probably Ravenna Glass Works, Ravenna, Ohio, 1860-1870. Medium yellow olive, applied mouth with ring - smooth base, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GXI-50 A handsome flask with a long neck and strong mold impression. Fine condition. $1,000-2,000
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64. Masonic Arch And Emblems - Eagle And “IP” Historical Flask, Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1820-1840. Medium green with a blue tone, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GIV-1 One of the richest and most unusual colors we have seen for this mold. Fine condition. $1,500-3,000 65. Umbrella Ink Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Octagonal, brilliant salmon puce, inward folded mouth - tubular pontil scar, ht. 2 1/2 inches, dia. 2 5/8 inches; (pinpoint roughness on the lower edge of a panel). Similar in form and construction to C #141 Fine condition. $250-500
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This flask represents one of the finest, most rare, and most important American historical flasks we have ever presented at auction.
66. Eagle And “W.C� - Cornucopia Historical Flask, probably early Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Brilliant golden yellow with an olive tone, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (light exterior high point wear). GII-12 Fine condition. $12,000-24,000
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Exceptional Barrels in a Beautiful Range of Colors
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67. “Louis Kossuth” And Bust - “U.S. Steam Frigate / Mississippi / S. Huffsey” And Frigate Portrait Calabash Flask, possibly Isabella Glass Works, New Brooklyn, New Jersey, 18451860. Brilliant light to medium yellow amber with an olive tone, applied heavy round collared mouth - iron pontil mark on base embossed “PH Doflein / Mould Maker / Nth 5t St 84”, quart. GI-112 Fine condition. $4,000-8,000
68. “Louis Kossuth” And Bust - “U.S. Steam Frigate / Mississippi / S. Huffsey” And Frigate Portrait Calabash Flask, possibly Isabella Glass Works, New Brooklyn, New Jersey, 18501860. Dark olive green, applied sloping collared mouth - pontil scar on base embossed “PH Doflein / Mould Maker / Nth 5t St 84”, quart; (light exterior high point wear). GI-112 A rare color for this flask. Fine condition. $4,000-8,000
69. “Louis Kossuth” And Bust - “U.S. Steam Frigate / Mississippi / S. Huffsey” And Frigate Portrait Calabash Flask, possibly Isabella Glass Works, New Brooklyn, New Jersey, 18501860. Light to medium blue green, applied sloping collared mouth - tubular pontil scar on base embossed “PH Doflein / Mould Maker / Nth 5t St 84”, quart; (1/8 inch open bubble on top edge of mouth). GI-112 Fine condition. $1,500-3,000
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70. Masonic Arch And Emblems - Eagle And “J.K / B.” Historical Flask, Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1815-1830. Clear light yellowish green, heavy outward folded mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GIV-3 Vivid color and unusual mouth treatment. Fine condition. $1,500-3,000
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71. Umbrella Ink Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Octagonal, rich vibrant cobalt blue, inward folded mouth - smooth base, ht. 2 3/8 inches, dia. 2 1/2 inches. Similar to C #180 Fine condition. $300-600
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72. “Old Sachem / Bitters / And / Wigwam Tonic” Figural Bitters Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Barrel form, medium apricot with deeper striations, applied square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 1/4 inches. R/H #O-46 Attractive, deeper colored striations swirl around the bottle. Fine condition. $750-1,500
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73. Masonic Arch And Emblems - “J. Shepard & Co / Zanesville / Ohio” Historical Flask, J. Shepard and Company, Zanesville, Ohio, 1820-1830. Medium to deep reddish amber, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light overall interior haze, light exterior high point wear). GIV-32 Strong mold impression. Fine condition. $750-1,500
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74. Washington - Taylor Portrait Flask, probably Dyottville Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1840-1860. Bright yellowish ginger ale, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - pontil scar, quart; (light interior haze in the shoulder area and base, light exterior high point wear). GI-54 A rare, unusual and beautiful color. Fine condition. $800-1,600
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75. Early Ribbed Flask, possibly Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1815-1830. Melon form with nine vertical ribs on each side, medium yellowish olive green, applied round collared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear). Similar form to GII-144 and H #436 Fine condition. Ex Charles B. Gardner collection. $800-1,600
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76. “Beiser & Fisher / N.Y” Figural Whiskey Bottle, America, 1860-1880. In the form of a pig, medium amber, applied double collared mouth - smooth base, lgth. 9 1/2 inches; (light exterior high point wear and scratches). H #1925 and color plate XVII Fine condition. $750-1,500 77. “Success To The Railroad” And Horse And Cart Historical Flask, Mount Vernon Glass Works, Vernon, New York, 1830-1844. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint. GV-5 Rare in aquamarine. Fine condition. $400-800
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78. “American Life / Bitters / P.E. Iler / Manufacturer / Omaha, Neb / American Life / Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Rectangular modified cabin form, medium amber, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 inches; (two log ends to the right of the front window have 1/4 inch surface chips). R/H #A-48 Extremely rare. $2,000-4,000
79. “Greeley’s Bourbon / Bitters.” Figural Bottle, America, 18601880. Barrel form, light to medium celery green, applied square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 1/4 inches. R/H #G-101 Rare, exceptional color, strong embossing. Fine condition. $3,000-6,000
80. “Cinchona-Bitters / A.H. Adams / (Cherry)” Bitters Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Hexagonal form with indented panels, bright yellowish amber, applied mouth with ring - smooth base with six triangular panels, ht. 10 1/8 inches; (shallow 1/8 inch flake on edge of base). R/H #C-150 An extremely rare bitters. Fine condition. $4,000-8,000
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81. “Jofeph / Templeman / 1806” Sealed Black Glass Wine Bottle, probably England, circa 1806. Cylindrical, medium to deep olive green, tooled mouth with applied string rim - pontil scar, ht. 9 1/2 inches, dia. 4 1/8 inches. Unlisted in Burton’s text A rare, early applied sealed wine bottle. Fine condition. $1,000-2,000
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82. Washington Bust - “Albany Glass Works / NY” Portrait Flask, Albany Glass Works, Albany, New York, 1847-1850. Clear light sea green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (just a hint of exterior high point wear). GI-30 A crisp, clean flask in an unusual color. Fine condition. $500-1,000
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83. Prospector And “For Pike’s Peak” - Eagle And “Ceredo” Historical Flask, Ceredo Glass Works, Ceredo, West Virginia, 1865-1875. Brilliant olive yellow, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, quart; (light exterior high point wear). GXI-34 A striking flask with a highly whittled surface and strong mold impression. Fine condition. Ex Earl Dambach collection, ex Charles B. Gardner collection. $1,500-3,000
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84. Large Pattern Molded Flask, 24 vertical ribs slightly swirled to the right in the neck, a Zanesville glasshouse, Zanesville, Ohio, 1820-1840. Flattened chestnut form, brilliant orange amber, inward folded mouth pontil scar, ht. 8 3/4 inches, wdth. 6 7/8 inches. Similar in form and construction to MW color plate VI, #2 This “Grandfather” flask has wonderful glass clarity and size. A great piece of early American glass. Fine condition. $1,000-2,000
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86 85. “Old Sachem / Bitters / And / Wigwam Tonic” Figural Bitters Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Barrel form, rich reddish copper puce, applied square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 3/8 inches; (1/4 inch chip on side of mouth has been ground). R/H #O-46 Bold embossing. Great color. $400-800 86. Washington - Taylor Portrait Flask, probably Dyottville Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1840-1860. Bright ginger ale with a greenish hue, sheared mouth - pontil scar, quart; (just a hint of exterior high point wear). GI-51 A crisp, clean flask filled with small bubbles. A brilliant and extremely rare color. Fine condition. $750-1,500
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87. Sunburst Flask, probably Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1815-1830. Bright medium yellow green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light patchy interior and exterior haze, light exterior high point wear). GVIII-2 A classic New England heavy sunburst with a strong mold impression. Fine condition. $600-1,200 88. Figural Ink Bottle, possibly France, 1840-1860. In the form of a head of a man, dark reddish puce, irregular tooled flared mouth - smooth base with pontil scar below chin, ht. 1 7/8 inches, greatest lgth. 2 3/8 inches. Rare. Fine condition. $250-500
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89. Hourglass Masonic Historical Flask, probably Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1815-1830. Bright yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (light exterior high point wear). GIV-29, H #1481 and H color plate VI An extremely rare flask in a beautiful, light color. Fine condition. Ex Charles B. Gardner collection. $10,000-20,000
90. Eagle - Flag And “Coffin & Hay. / Hammonton� Historical Flask, Coffin and Hay Manufactory, Hammonton, New Jersey, 1836-1847. Medium bluish green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, quart; (1/4 inch surface bruise on base, 1/4 inch flake on medial rib, light exterior high point wear). GII-48 A most impressive flask with a strong mold impression and a beautiful, bright, rare color. Fine condition. $3,500-7,000
91. Sunburst Flask, probably Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1815-1830. Colorless, inward folded mouth - pontil scar, half pint. GVIII-17 Extremely rare mold; this is the only known colorless example. Fine condition. $5,000-10,000
92. Scroll Flask, America, 1845-1860. Bright medium cobalt blue, sheared mouth - pontil scar, quart; (mouth has been polished to remove a chip, light exterior high point wear). GIX-2 A rare color for a quart scroll flask. Fine condition. $1,200-2,400
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93. Washington - Taylor Portrait Flask, Dyottville Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1860-1870. Bright pink puce with some reddish tones in the base area, roughly sheared mouth - smooth base, quart; (light exterior high point wear). GI-37 A spectacular color. Fine condition. $1,500-3,000
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94. “Greeley’s Bourbon / Bitters.” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Barrel form, medium greenish gingerale, applied square collared mouth smooth base, ht. 9 3/8 inches; (pinpoint flake on edge of mouth, light exterior high point wear). R/H #G-101 An attractive whittled surface and crisp embossing. Fine condition. $600-1,200 95. Lot Of Four Pressed Glass Salt Cellars, Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1830-1850. Rectangular, medium cobalt blue with a strong violet tone, fiery opalescent milkglass, yellow amber and white milkglass, smooth bases, ht. 1 3/4 inches to 2 1/16 inches, lgth. 2 7/8 inches to 3 3/16 inches, wdth. 2 inches 95 to 2 1/4 inches; (minor manufacturing roughness and chips on rims and feet). B/K #1449 and Neal BS 3a, B/K #1453 and Neal EE 3b, B/K #1459 and Neal SN1, B/K #1461 and Neal CT1 A fine grouping representing the many patterns and forms used during this period. Fine condition. $300-600
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96. Eagle And “Continential” - Indian And “Cunningham & Co / Pittsburgh, PA” Historical Flask, Cunningham & Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1860-1870. Brilliant olive yellow, applied mouth with ring - smooth base, quart. GII-142 Rare and brilliant color. Fine condition. Ex Charles B. Gardner collection. $1,200-2,400
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97. Eagle - “Willington / Glass, Co” Historical Flask, Willington Glass Works, West Willington, Connecticut, 1840-1860. Medium blue green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (3/16 inch flake on top edge of mouth, 1/4 inch bruise on interior edge of mouth, pinpoint flake on edge of base). GII-62 Desirable color for this mold. Seldom seen with the pontil scar in this color. $500-1,000
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98. Umbrella Ink Bottle, a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1846-1860. Octagonal, bright orange amber, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 2 1/2 inches, dia. 2 3/8 inches. L/P plate 9, #6 A bright example with an elongated neck. Fine condition. $200-400
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99. Pitkin Type Flask, ribbed and swirled to the right, 36 ribs, probably Pitkin Glass Works, Manchester, Connecticut, 1783-1830. Light yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 5 1/8 inches, wdth. 3 3/8 inches. Similar in form and construction to MW plate Beautiful color. Fine condition. Ex Prince Cantacuzene collection, ex Charles B. Gardner collection. $500-1,000 100. “Liberty” And Sheaf Of Rye - Star Historical Flask, probably Baltimore Glass Works, Baltimore, Maryland, 1840-1860. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light to moderate exterior high point wear). GX-10 A rare flask with a strong mold impression. Fine condition. $250-500
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Important Historical Flasks in Brilliant Colors
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101. Freeblown Witch Ball, possibly Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1840-1860. Spherical, white milk glass with blue, green and red loopings, rough mouth opening - smooth base, dia. 5 1/4 inches. Similar in form and construction to B/K # 3234 and 3235 A beautiful example with highly detailed decorations and an unusual color combination. Fine condition. $400-800
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102. Summer Tree - Winter Tree Pictorial Flask, America, 1850-1860. Brilliant yellow with an olive tone, applied double collared mouth - pontil scar, quart; (light patchy interior haze, light exterior high point wear). GX-19 Yellow is a rare color in any flask. Fine condition. $1,000-2,000
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103. Eagle - “Louisville / KY / Glass Works” Historical Flask, Louisville Glass Works, Louisville, Kentucky, 1860-1865. Raised oval panels with eagle and embossing on a vertically ribbed flask, medium yellowish amber, applied mouth with ring - smooth base, half pint; (several flakes on edge of mouth, the largest being 1/8 inch, light exterior high point wear). GII-33 Fine condition. $1,000-2,000
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104. “R.F” Ink Bottle, possibly France, 1840-1860. Cylindrical, medium pinkish puce with deeper striations in the base, inward folded mouth pontil scar, ht. 2 1/4 inches, dia. 2 1/2 inches; (light exterior wear). Similar to C #203 A beautiful color which is lighter than most examples. Fine condition. $200-400
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105. “Greeley’s Bourbon / Bitters.” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Barrel form, bright medium copper, applied square collared mouth smooth base, ht. 9 1/8 inches; (minor manufacturing roughness on edge of mouth). R/H #G-101 Fine condition. $300-600
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106. Columbia Bust - Eagle And “B & W” Portrait Flask, America, 1820-1840. Colorless with an amethystine hue, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GI-121 Unlisted in this brilliant color. The goddess Columbia; symbol of America and liberty. Fine condition. $1,000-2,000
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107. Cornucopia - Urn Pictorial Flask, Lancaster Glass Works, Lancaster, New York, 1849-1860. Medium blue green, sheared mouth - tubular pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GIII-17 Slightly overblown creating an interesting, plump flask. Fine condition. $400-800 108. “Farleys / Ink” Bottle, a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1846-1860. Octagonal, medium yellowish olive amber, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 1 7/8 inches, dia. 2 inches. C #526 Fine condition. $400-800
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109. Double Eagle Historical Flask, Louisville Glass Works, Louisville, Kentucky, 1840-1860. Light sapphire blue, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (1/4 inch chip on edge of mouth, 1/2 inch star fissure on corrugated ribs). GII-24 An unusual shade of blue for this mold. $1,500-3,000
110. Concentric Ring Eagle - Concentric Ring Eagle Historical Flask, probably New England Glass Company, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1820-1830. Clear light aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, quart. GII-76 An exceptional example of this rare mold with profuse surface swirls winding around the flask. Extremely rare color. Fine condition. $4,000-8,000
111. Double Eagle Historical Flask, Louisville Glass Works, Louisville, Kentucky, 1840-1860. Brilliant yellow green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (shallow 1/8 inch flake from top edge of mouth). GII-24 A spectacular color for this mold. Fine condition. $2,000-4,000
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112. Umbrella Ink Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Octagonal, brilliant cherry puce, sheared mouth - tubular pontil scar, ht. 2 1/2 inches, dia. 2 1/2 inches. Similar in form to C #145 An exotic, bright color and rare mold with two embossed “dots” on opposing panels. Fine condition. $300-600
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113. Sunburst Flask, Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1815-1830. Medium yellowish olive green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (light exterior high point wear). GVIII-18 Strong mold impression. Fine condition. $500-1,000
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114. Washington - Taylor Portrait Flask, probably Dyottville Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1840-1860. Rich cobalt blue, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (moderate exterior high point wear). GI-40a Fine condition. $1,200-2,400
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115. “Lacour’s Bitters / Sarsapariphere” Figural Bitters Bottle, America, 1868-1880. In the form of a lighthouse, bright yellow amber, applied square collared mouth with ring - smooth base, ht. 9 inches; (2 1/2 inch horizontal crack at shoulder, light exterior high point wear and patchy haze). R/H #L-3 A rare figural bottle from San Francisco, California. $400-800
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116. Pair Of Freeblown Witch Balls, America, 1840-1860. Spherical, white milk glass with green and pink loopings, rough mouth openings - smooth bases, dia. 4 inches; (one example has a 3/8 inch open surface bubble). Similar in form and construction to GW plate 4, top left and right Fine condition. $400-800
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117. Eagle - Anchor And “New London / Glass Works” Historical Flask, New London Glass Works, New London, Connecticut, 1860-1866. Light yellow green, applied double collared mouth - smooth base, pint. GII-68 A rare color for this mold. Fine condition. $500-1,000
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118. Eagle And “Granite / Glass Co.” - Eagle And “Stodard / NH” Historical Flask, Granite Glass Company, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1846-1860. Medium golden olive amber, sheared mouth - pontil scar, quart. GII-80 and H color plate IV, #1529 A rare mold known by collectors as the “Single D”. Fine condition. Ex Charles B. Gardner collection. $1,000-2,000 119. “Greeley’s / Bourbon Whiskey / Bitters / Greeley’s” Figural Bitters Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Barrel form, medium pinkish puce, applied square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 3/8 inches. R/H #G-102 Fine condition. $300-600
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120. “The / Fish Bitters” - “W.H. Ware / Patented 1866” Figural Bitters Bottle, America, 1866-1880. In the form of a fish, colorless with a grayish hue, applied round collared mouth - smooth base embossed “W.H. Ware / Patent 1866”, ht. 11 1/2 inches. R/H #46 A pristine example with a strong mold impression and rare color. What a great catch this one will be! Fine condition. $2,500-5,000
121. “The / Fish Bitters” - “W.H. Ware / Patented 1866” Figural Bitters Bottle, America, 1866-1880. In the form of a fish, bright olive yellow, applied round collared mouth - smooth base embossed “W.H. Ware / Patent 1866”, ht. 11 5/8 inches; (light to moderate exterior wear and haze, light interior haze, pinpoint flake on edge of label panel and edge of base). R/H #F-46 Spectacular color. Fine condition. $1,500-3,000
122. “Rohrer’s / Expectoral / Wild / Cherry / Tonic / Lancaster Pa” Medicine Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Rectangular modified pyramid form, brilliant yellow with golden amber tones, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base, ht. 10 3/8 inches; (1/8 inch surface bruise and flake on corner of base). AAM pg. 448 Unusual brilliant yellow color. Fine condition. $1,000-2,000
123. “A.M. Bininger & Co / No 375 Broadway N.Y.” Whiskey Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Square with beveled corners, medium pink puce with deeper striations, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 3/4 inches. BB #BPK-15 A rare, exceptional color. Fine condition. $1,000-2,000
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124. Sheaf Of Wheat - Star Pictorial Flask, possibly Bulltown Glass Works, Bulltown, New Jersey, 1858-1860. Medium emerald green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint. GXIII-40 Crisp mold impression. Brilliant color and exceptional glass clarity. Fine condition. $2,500-5,000
125. “Success To The Railroad� And Locomotive Historical Flask, Lancaster Glass Works, Lancaster, New York, 1849-1855. Brilliant light to medium sapphire blue, sheared mouth - tubular pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear). GV-1 and MW color plate XI, bottom right Fine condition. Ex Edgar Hoffman collection, ex Charles B. Gardner collection. $5,000-10,000
126. Sailboat - Star Pictorial Flask, probably Joel Bodine And Sons, Bridgetown, New Jersey, 1850-1855. Medium sapphire blue, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (several flakes on top edge of mouth, the largest being 1/4 inch, light to moderate exterior high point wear). GX-8 Stunning, rare color for this mold. Fine condition. $4,000-8,000
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The Varied Shades of Puce!
Lot 20, Lot 93, and Lot 11
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