Norman C. Heckler & Company Select Auction 131: Early Glass, Bottles, Flasks & More

Norman C. Heckler & Company

Auction 131 Bidding Begins November 9, 2015 Closing November 18, 2015

A Select Absentee Auction Of Early Glass, Historical Flasks, Bitters, Inks, Whiskeys, Black Glass, Medicines, Sodas & More

A Wonderful and Diverse Offering of Antique Bottles and Glass

Auction 131 A Select Absentee Auction of Early Glass, Historical Flasks, Bitters, Inks, Whiskeys, Black Glass, Medicines, Sodas & More Auction Start Date: November 9, 2015 at 9:00 A.M. Eastern Time Auction Closing Date: November 18, 2015 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 B/K C D G G GW H JT K KW L Lee LeeII LeeIII L/P LRB McK 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.

Antique Seal Bottles 1640-1900, David Burton, 2015.

Western Whiskey Bottles, #4, R. E. Barnett, 1997.

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.

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.

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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 9, 2015 at 9:00 AM EST (6:00 PM PST) closing date Wednesday, November 18, 2015 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.

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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 Page 2 | Auction 131

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1. Pitkin Type Flask, ribbed and swirled to the right, 19 ribs, probably Midwest America, 1820-1830. Medium forest green, sheared mouth pontil scar, ht. 6 1/4 inches; (light exterior high point wear).

Similar in form and construction to MW plate 89, #1 A crudely formed flask with an unusual color. Fine condition. $1,000-2,000

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2. “Old Continental / Whiskey / (Full Figure Of Soldier) / 1776” Whiskey Bottle, America, 1870-1880. Square with columnar corners and arched panels, brilliant yellow amber, applied sloping collared mouth smooth base, ht. 9 1/8 inches; (minor loss to label edges).

H #957 Retains both front and back original and extremely rare labels.

A rare and beautiful bottle. Fine condition. $8,000-16,000 3. Blown Three Mold Pitcher, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1820-1840. Bulbous form with an applied hollow handle, colorless, tooled flared mouth with pour spout - pontil scar, ht. 6 1/4 inches.

3 GII-18 A beautiful example with a strong mold impression and fancy handle. Fine condition. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the museum’s collections fund. $750-1,500

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4. “Wynkoop & Co’s / Tonic Mixture / New York / Warranted To Cure / Fever & Ague” Medicine Bottle, America, 18401860. Rectangular with beveled corners, sapphire blue, applied sloping collared mouth - tubular pontil scar, ht. 6 3/8 inches; (professionally cleaned, shallow 1/4 inch flake from top of mouth, light interior haze).

AAM pg. 585 A beautifully colored and rare medicine bottle. $3,000-6,000

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5. “Lafayette” And Bust - “De Witt Clinton” And Bust Portrait Flask, Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1824-1825. Brilliant olive yellow, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint.

GI-80 Spectacular bright color and absolutely loaded with bubbles.

Fine condition. $1,000-2,000

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6. “B. F & Co / N.Y.” Applied Seal Pattern Molded Whiskey Jug, 26 ribs slightly swirled to the left, America, 1840-1860. Inverted conical form with applied handle and embossed seal applied to the lower handle attachment, medium golden amber, applied double collared mouth with pour spout - pontil scar, ht. 9 3/4 inches, base dia. 5 1/4 inches; (professionally cleaned with remaining light exterior wear and scratches).

H #749 Unusual with the seal being applied on the handle. Extremely rare. $2,000-4,000

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7. “Poison” - “Pat Appl’d For” Figural Poison Bottle, America, 18941900. In the form of a skull, cobalt blue, tooled flared mouth - smooth base with crossed bones, ht. 4 1/8 inches.

K #K-10 An excellent example of the large size skull with attractive swirls and bubbles. Fine condition. $2,500-5,000

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8. “Birmingham / Coca-Cola / Bottling Co.” - “Birmingham, Ala. / D.O.C. 13” Soda Bottle, America, 1900-1930. Cylindrical Hutchinson style, aquamarine, tooled round collared mouth - smooth base embossed “B. C-C.”, ht. 7 inches; (heavy overall wear and scratching, 3/8 inch chip from base edge).

A scarce early Coca-Cola product. $750-1,500

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9. Blown Three Mold Toilet Water Bottle, Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1840-1860. Cylindrical with vertical fluting and shoulder ring, purple amethyst, tooled flared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 5 5/8 inches.

GI-7 Type II A scarce and beautiful color for this mold. Fine condition. $300-600

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10. “Lafayette” And Bust - Liberty Cap Portrait Flask, Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1824-1825. Medium yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear).

GI-85 Attractive bright color. Strong mold impression. Fine condition. $1,000-2,000

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11. “Mr & Mrs / (Two Hearts) / King / Alloa / 1876” Stippled Black Glass Bottle, probably Alloa Glass works, Alloa, Scotland, circa 1876.

Bulbous form, dark olive green, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - pontil scar, ht. 8 inches.

Similar in form to AG plate 271, #1 Detailed decorations of a ship in full sail, a bird and flowers. This bottle was probably decorated to commemorate a wedding. Fine condition. $500-1,000

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12. “Dr. Stephen Jewett’s / Celebrated Health / Restoring Bitters / Rindge, N.H.” Bottle, America, 1845-1860. Rectangular with beveled corners, aquamarine, applied square collared mouth - iron pontil mark, ht. 7 1/4 inches; (two 1/8 inch areas of manufacturer’s roughness on mouth edge).

R/H #J-37 Highly whittled exterior surface. A New England classic. $300-600

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13. Figural Kerosene Lamp, probably Atterbury Glass Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1868-1878. Rectangular log cabin form with applied handle, deep ice blue, sheared mouth with brass collar - smooth base embossed “Patd Sept 30 / 1868”, ht. with collar 3 3/8 inches.

Glasshouses & Glass Manufacturers Of The Pittsburgh Region, 1795-1910 by Jay W. Hawkins, pg. 39-42 Strong mold impression. Fine condition. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the museum’s collections fund. $300-600

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14. Freeblown Chestnut Flask, New England, 1783-1830.

Yellow olive, applied round collared mouth - pontil scar, 5 inches.

Similar to KW fig. 47 Many bubbles and an appealing smaller size. Fine condition in need of a good bath. $200-400

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15. Lot Of Three Blown Three Mold Decanters, Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1820-1840.

Bulbous forms, two have applied neck rings, colorless, tooled flared mouths - pontil scars, quarts.

Two are GIII-5, GIII-19 All are fine examples with strong mold impressions. $250-500 16. Hunter - Fisherman Pictorial Calabash Flask, probably Whitney Glass Works, Glassboro, New Jersey, 1860-1870.

Medium blue green, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, quart.

GXIII-4 Beautiful rich color. Fine condition. $300-600

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17. “W.H. Glenny Son & Co. / Importers Of / Queensware / No 162 Main Street / Buffalo / N.Y.” Fruit Jar, America, 1860-1880. Cylindrical, aquamarine, applied wide collared mouth - smooth base, quart; (shallow 1/16 inch flake from mouth edge, missing the Kline stopper, shallow open bubble at mold seam).

L #1120 A scarce jar from Buffalo, New York. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the museum’s collections fund. $200-400

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18. Pitkin Type Flask, ribbed and swirled to the right, 30 ribs, probably Midwest America, 1800-1830. Brilliant yellow amber with a topaz tone, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 6 1/2 inches.

Similar in form and construction to MW plate 88, #1 Beautiful, bright and unusual color. Fine condition. $1,500-3,000

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19. Miniature Teakettle Inkwell, probably England, 18301860. Octagonal teakettle form with cut and polished sides and neck, medium yellowish green, ground mouth with metal collar and cap - smooth base, ht. 1 1/8 inches; (“W” is scratched into the top surface, 1/8 inch chip from top edge, 1/4 inch chip from base edge, damage to metal cap).

Similar to C #1247 Bright and beautiful color. Extremely rare in this size. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the museum’s collections fund. $300-600

20. Pressed Glass Dolphin Candlestick, Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1845-1870.

Square single step base with dolphin and applied petal font, opaque blue and clambroth with gold gilding, smooth base, ht. 10 1/4 inches; (minor manufacturer’s roughness at base and socket petals).

B/K #4059 Extremely rare with gold gilding. Fine condition. $400-800

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21. Masonic Arch And Emblems - Eagle Historical Flask, Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1820-1830.

Medium yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (light exterior high point wear).

GIV-24 A scarce color for this mold usually seen in shades of amber.

Fine condition. $250-500 22. “Professor. B. E. Mann’s / Oriental / Stomach Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Modified cabin form, square with rounded corners and arched panels, medium golden amber, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 3/4 inches; (light exterior high point wear).

R/H #M-29 Listed as rare. Fine condition. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the museum’s collections fund. $800-1,600

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23. Freeblown Petticoat Lamp, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1825-1828. Globular font with five knopf stem attached to a saucer foot, colorless, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. with burner 8 1/8 inches.

Similar to B/K #2005 Retains double drop burner. An early lamp in fine condition. $500-1,000

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24. “Alta Crest Farms / Spencer, Mass.” - “(Head Of Steer) / AHS” Milk Bottle, America, 1929-1940. Cylindrical, brilliant 7 Up green, machined mouth - smooth base embossed “Patented May 28th 1929 No. 78628 34”, quart; (1/8 inch pick mark on side, only a touch of exterior high point wear).

Beautiful bright color. Bold embossing. A rare and desirable milk bottle. $400-800

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25. “National / Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1867-1880. In the form of an ear of corn, medium orange amber, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base embossed “Patent / 1867”, ht. 12 1/2 inches; (light exterior high point wear, an area of grinding to the right of the label panel).

R/H #N-8 A fine example with a detailed mold impression. $300-600

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26. Figural Ink Bottle, New England, 1820-1840. Cylindrical with fancy domed shoulder, bright yellow olive, tooled flared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 5 1/4 inches.

Early and rare. Possibly a “Capitol Ink” bottle. Fine condition. $1,000-2,000

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27. Eagle - Cornucopia Historical Flask, Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1830-1850. Brilliant yellow amber, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint.

GII-72 Crisp mold impression. Wonderful lighter color. Fine condition.

A real beauty. $200-400

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28. Masonic Arch - Frigate And “Franklin.” Historical Flask, Kensington Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Light blue green, sheared mouth - tubular pontil scar, pint.

GIV-34 Embossed “Free Trade And Sailors Rights”. Bold embossing, bright color and fine condition. $400-800

29. Lot Of Four Ancient Glass Storage Vessels, probably Greece, 1st century A.D. Cylindrical tapering bodies with elongated necks, aquamarine, blue green and colorless with an iridescent finish, tooled flared mouths - two are pontiled, ht. 4 1/4 inches to 5 3/4 29 inches; (smallest example has 1 5/8 inch base fissure, three have exterior wear and devitrification).

Unusual, early forms. $300-600

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30. “G. W. Merchant / Lockport / N.Y.” Medicine Bottle, probably Lockport Glass Works, Lockport, New York, 18431860. Rectangular with beveled corners, brilliant yellow green, applied sloping collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 5 inches.

AAM pg. 350 A little gem of a bottle. Great color, fine condition. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the museum’s collections fund. $200-400

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31. Umbrella Ink Bottle, America, 1860-1870. Octagonal, rich reddish puce with hints of pink, inward rolled mouth - smooth base, ht. 2 1/2 inches; (light exterior high point wear).

Similar in form and construction to C #180 Highly whittled surface.

Beautiful and unusual color. Fine condition. $400-800 32. “John Ryan / Excelsior / Mineral Water / Savannah, GA” - “Union Glass Works / Phila / This Bottle / Is / Never Sold” Mineral Water Bottle, Union Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1845-1860. Cylindrical, deep sapphire blue, heavy collared mouth - iron pontil mark, ht. 7 1/8 inches; (1/4 inch surface bruise on reverse, professionally cleaned with remaining wear marks).

Beautiful color. Good strong embossing. $250-500

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33. Utility Bottle, possibly a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1846-1860. Rectangular with beveled corners, brilliant yellow olive, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - pontil scar, ht.

6 7/8 inches.

Similar in form to L/P, plate 12, #1 Unusually bright color for this mold.

Fine condition. $250-500

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34. Large Poison Bottle, America, 1880-1900. Rectangular with rounded corners and vertical ribs on front half of the bottle, bright cobalt blue, tooled flared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 3/4 inches; (light washable interior residue).

Similar to K #KR-43 Bottle is embossed “32 OZ.” on side above ribbing.

Unlisted in this larger size, being listed only in the 1/2 oz. to 16 oz. sizes.

Fine condition. $300-600

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35. Lot Of Five Freeblown Bird Fonts, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1825-1855.

Inverted cone form with applied finials and troughs, colorless and colorless with cobalt blue decorations, four have pontil scars, ht. 4 7/8 inches to 7 3/8 inches.

Similar in form and construction B/K #5113 Interesting and attractive workmanship on these items. Left example has rare George Washington finial. Fine condition. $400-800

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36. “Success To The Railroad” And Horse And Cart Historical Flask, Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1830-1850. Medium yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (exterior high point wear).

GV-3 A crudely formed flask with a beautiful color. Fine condition. $300-600

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37. Figural Kerosene Lamp, probably Atterbury & Co, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1868-1878. Rectangular log cabin form with applied handle, light translucent pinkish lavender, sheared mouth with metal collar - smooth base, ht. with metal collar 3 3/8 inches; (some scratches on metal collar).

Glasshouses & Glass Manufacturers Of The Pittsburgh Region, 1795-1910 by Jay W. Hawkins, pg. 39-42 Beautiful color. Fine condition. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the museum’s collections fund. $300-600

38. “J. C & Co.” Figural Bitters Type Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Pineapple form, medium amber, applied double collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 8 1/2 inches; (professionally cleaned with some remaining light interior stain).

R/H #P-100 Bold embossing. Appealing form and color. $300-600

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39. Blown Three Mold Decanter, Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1820-1840. Bulbous, medium olive amber, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 7 1/4 inches, pint.

GIII-16 A bright example in need of a good washing. Strong mold impression with little wear. Fine condition. $400-800 40. “C” Scroll Flask, America, 1845-1860. Aquamarine, sheared mouth pontil scar, pint.

GIX-25 Unusual “orange peel” exterior surface. Listed as scarce. Fine condition. $400-800

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41. Eagle - Cornucopia Historical Flask, probably early Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (light exterior high point wear).

GII-13 Listed as very rare. Fine condition. $400-800

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42. Pressed Glass Four Printie Vase, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1840-1860. Trumpet form vase with hexagonal base, medium amethyst, tooled gaufered rim - smooth base, ht. 11 1/2 inches.

B/K #3037 Two piece construction with a crude wafer. Beautiful color.

Fine condition. $400-800

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43. “The Great Tonic / Dr Caldwell’s / Herb Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Tall tapering triangular form, bright orange amber, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base, ht. 12 1/2 inches.

R/H #C-8 A crude example with many bubbles. Fine condition. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the museum’s collections fund. $200-400

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44. “Deer Park. / L. I.” Soda Water Bottle, America, 1845-1860. Octagonal, sapphire blue, applied heavy sloping collared mouth - iron pontil mark, ht. 7 inches; (shallow 1/8 inch flake from panel edge, moderate exterior high point wear).

Beautiful lighter color and desirable sided form. Rare. $300-600

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45. “Keen” - “P & W” Sunburst Flask, Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1820-1830. Medium yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (professionally cleaned with remaining light wear, 1/16 inch flake from mouth edge).

GVIII-9 An attractive New England color in a lighter shade. Early and crude. $350-700

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46. Two Blown Three Mold Decanters, Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1820-1840. Bulbous forms with three applied neck rings, colorless, tooled flared mouths with stoppers - pontil scars, quarts.

GII-18 One has scarce acorn form stopper. Good mold impressions.

Fine condition. $200-400

47. Fancy Teakettle Inkwell, probably France, 1860-1880. Modified octagonal form, white porcelain with multi colored painted floral decorations, molded mouth - smooth base, ht. 1 3/4 inches; 47 (minor paint loss at bottom edges).

Beautiful and detailed painted decorations. Fine condition. $200-400 48. Monument And “Baltimore” - Ear Of Corn And “Corn For The World” Historical Flask, Baltimore Glass Works, Baltimore, Maryland, 1840-1860. Bright yellow green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (much of the sheared mouth has been broken away and ground to remove the sharp edges).

GVI-7 Even though this flask has damage, it’s still a little gem with a strong mold impression and a beautiful, rare color. $400-800

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49. Eagle - “Westford / Glass / Co” Historical Flask, Westford Glass Works, Westford, Connecticut, 1857-1873. Medium orange amber, applied double collared mouth - smooth base, half pint; (light exterior high point wear).

GII-65 Many small bubbles. Strong mold impression. $200-400

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50. “ST / Drakes / 1860 / Plantation / X / Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Square tall log cabin form, six logs, deep cherry puce, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 10 1/8 inches; (1/8 inch open bubble on base edge).

R/H #D-108 Beautiful rich color. Excellent exterior surface condition with no wear. $400-800

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51. Two “G. &. Rs / American / Writing Fluid” Ink Bottles, America, 1840-1860. Inverted cone forms, aquamarine, inward rolled mouths - pontil scars, ht. 2 3/8 inches; (each inkwell has interior ink stain).

C #10 “G & R” stands for Gross & Robinson. Scarce and early inkwells. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the museum’s collections fund. $300-600

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52. “Hall’s / Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880.

Barrel form, brilliant yellow amber with a topaz tone, applied square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 1/8 inches; (minor loss to label edges).

R/H #H-10 Retains original label, cork and lead foil seal.

Beautiful bright, light color. Fine condition. $400-800

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53. Lot Of Three Freeblown Chestnut Bottles, New England, 1783-1830. Olive yellow, olive green and light green, applied round collared mouths - pontil scars, ht. 5 1/8 inches, 5 3/8 inches and 5 1/2 inches; (all have light exterior high point wear).

Similar in form and construction to KW fig. 47 Three distinctly different New England colors. Fine condition. $500-1,000

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54. Masonic Arch And Emblems - Eagle And “Keene” Historical Flask, Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1820-1830. Medium yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear).

GIV-17 Beautiful and scarce color for this mold. Fine condition. $300-600

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56 55. “By / A A Cooley / Hartford / Con” Blacking Bottle, Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1830-1848. Oval, medium forest green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 4 5/8 inches; (3/8 inch chip from base edge).

KW fig. 148 Strong embossing. Pretty New England color. $200-400 56. “Vaughn’s / Vegetable / Lithontriptic / Mixture / Buffalo” Medicine Bottle, America, 1860-1870. Square with beveled corners, ice blue, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 8 1/8 inches; (light exterior high point wear).

AAM pg. 539 Appealing form and size. Fine condition. $300-600

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57. Two Freeblown Utility Jars, probably New England, 1820-1840.

Cylindrical, brilliant light olive green and olive yellow, sheared mouth and applied round collared mouth - pontil scars, ht. 4 5/8 inches and 6 1/4 inches.

H #518 and #1096 Beautiful colors and forms. Fine condition. Both are Ex Charles B. Gardner collection. $300-600

58

58. “Flora Temple / (Full Figure Of Horse) / Harness Trot 2.19 1/4” Reverse Plain Handled Pictorial Flask, probably Whitney Glass Works, Glassboro, New Jersey, 1860-1870. Medium apricot with puce tones, applied mouth with ring - smooth base, pint; (light exterior high point wear, two 1/16 inch flakes from mouth edge).

GXIII-21 A clean flask with an appealing form and beautiful color. $350-700

59

59. “Suffolk Bitters” - “Philbrook & Tucker / Boston” Figural Bitters Bottle, probably Lyndeborough Glass Works, Lyndeborough, New Hampshire, 1866-1880. In the form of a pig, bright yellow amber, applied double collared mouth smooth base, lgth. 9 7/8 inches.

R/H #S-217 A great example with strong whittle and a bright color. Fine condition. $750-1,500

60

60. “A” Scroll Flask, America, 1845-1860. Bluish aquamarine, sheared mouth - iron pontil mark, pint; (3/8 inch flake from mouth edge, shallow 1/8 inch flake from base edge).

GIX-24 Listed as rare. Ex Edmund R. Blaske collection #799. $300-600

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61. Lot Of Five “Turlington’s / Balsam” Medicine Bottles, America, 1820-1840. Fancy rectangular form, aquamarine and colorless, sheared mouths and tooled flared mouths - pontil scars, ht. 2 3/8 inches to 2 3/4 inches; (two have exterior wear and stain, one has 3/16 inch mouth chip).

AAM pg. 529 Four different molds are represented. Crude and early examples. $200-400

62

62. “Missiquoi / A / Springs” Mineral Water Bottle, America, 1860-1870. Cylindrical, dense yellow amber, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base, quart; (scattered exterior high point wear).

T #V-17A A scarce mold in a rare color. Good strong mold impression. $800-1,600

63

63. Cathedral Pickle Jar, America, 1845-1860. Square with beveled corners and fancy cathedral arches, rich bluish green, tooled round collared mouth - iron pontil mark, ht. 12 inches.

Similar to Z pg. 456, top right Here’s a jar that has it all, fully intact iron pontil scar, superior exterior surface condition, an appealing deep color, and fine condition. $500-1,000 64. “Dr. Hartshorns / Medicine.” Bottle, probably a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1860-1872. Oval, medium yellow amber, applied square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 6 1/8 inches; (three 1/8 inch manufacturer’s cooling fissures at mouth base).

AAM pg. 223 Retains 95% of the original label. Rare and highly desirable. $1,200-2,400

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65

65. “Compound / Balsam Of / Hoarhound / Colds Coughs / And / Consumption / John M Winslow / Rochester. N.Y.” Medicine Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Rectangular with beveled corners, aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 5 1/4 inches; (interior content residue, 1/8 inch cooling fissure on base edge).

AAM pg. 573 An extremely early and crude bottle. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the museum’s collections fund. $200-400

66

66. Sunburst Flask, Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 18151830. Medium to light yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint.

GVIII-16 A wonderful example with numerous small bubbles, beautiful bright color and just a touch of wear. $500-1,000

67

67. Figural Demijohn Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Rectangular loaf of bread form, medium golden amber, applied sloping collared mouth smooth base, ht. 9 1/8 inches.

Beautiful color and form with a heavily whittled surface. $300-600

68

68. “Allegheny Water / (Figure Of Girl Holding A Goblet And Wreath) / The Greatest Dyspepsia / Water Ever Discovered” “Direction / Begin Taking Glass Full / Three Times Per Day / One Hour Before Meals” Mineral Water Bottle, America, 1870-1880. Cylindrical, aquamarine, applied square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 10 inches.

Attractive pictorial embossing. Unlisted and rare. Fine condition. $200-400

69

69. “G. G. Washington” And Bust - Eagle Portrait Flask, probably early Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Greenish aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear, 1/2 inch chip from mouth edge).

GI-9 Listed as rare. $500-1,000

70

70. “Dr. C. W. Robacks / Stomach Bitters / Cincinnati. O” Figural Bitters Bottle, America, 1845-1860. Barrel form, medium orange amber, applied sloping collared mouth - iron pontil mark, ht. 9 7/8 inches; (two pinpoint flakes from mouth edge).

R/H #R-73 Heavily whittled exterior surface with bold embossing. $250-500 71. Lot Of Eight Christmas Salts, Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1877-1887. Barrel form, various colors, ground mouths with metal closures - smooth bases, ht. 2 1/2 inches to 2 5/8 inches; (manufacturer’s roughness to several ground mouths, one shaker top has damage, others have light wear).

Similar to B/K #1495 and B/K #1497 These examples 71 represent salt, pepper and bitters closures. Beautiful vibrant colors. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the museum’s collections fund. $400-800

72

72. “Dr Townsend’s / Sarsaparilla / Albany / NY” Medicine Bottle, Willington Glass Works, West Willington, Connecticut, 1840-1860. Square with beveled corners, medium yellow olive, applied sloping collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 9 3/8 inches; (two 1/8 inch flakes from inner mouth edge).

AAM pg. 521 This variant with the shorter “Sarsaparilla” embossing is believed to have been blown at the Willington Glass Works. Numerous small bubbles and attractive whittled surface. $400-800

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73. Diminutive Wide Mouth Black Glass Bottle, England, 1690-1730.

Onion form, deep olive green, wide sheared mouth with applied string rim - pontil scar, ht. 4 7/8 inches, base dia. 4 1/4 inches; (light exterior high point wear).

A rare and appealing smaller size. Fine condition. Rare jar mouth treatment. $2,000-4,000

74

74. Sunburst Flask, probably Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1815-1830. Bright bluish green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear, shallow 1/8 inch open bubble near shoulder).

GVIII-2 Numerous bubbles and attractive swirls of glass. This one certainly earns the nickname of “two pounder”. Fine condition. $1,500-3,000

75

75. Lot Of Four Decorated Drinking Vessels, probably Germany, 1780-1820. Cylindrical tapered forms, colorless, tooled mouths - pontil scars, ht. 3 7/8 inches to 6 5/8 inches; (potstone and open bubble on largest example).

Similar to AP #42 All have wheel engraved designs and one is pattern molded. Fine condition. $200-400

76

76. Freeblown Utility Jar, probably England, 1790-1810.

Cylindrical, medium yellow olive, applied round collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 5 1/4 inches; (several bubbles are open on the surface).

Similar in form and construction to MW plate 72, #12 Numerous attractive bubbles. Early and crude form. $300-600

77

77. “ST / Drake’s / 1860 / Plantation / X / Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1862-1880. Square tall log cabin form, 6 logs, bright yellowish golden amber, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 3/4 inches.

R/H #D-108 Strong embossing and a bright color. Fine condition. $200-400

78

78. Cornucopia - Urn Pictorial Flask, probably Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1830-1850. Bright bluish green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint.

GIII-7 A particularly fine example with numerous bubbles, bright color, strong mold impression and no wear. $300-600

79

79. Clasped Hands And Masonic Emblems / “Union” - Eagle And “A.R.S.” Historical Calabash Flask, A. R. Samuels Glass Manufactory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1855-1860. Yellow with an olive tone, applied sloping collared mouth - pontil scar, quart; (several 1/8 inch cooling fissures on medial ribs as can be common on these types of flasks).

GIV-42 Brilliant and beautiful color. Attractive whittled exterior surface. $500-1,000 80. “Queru’s / Cod Liver Oil / Jelly” Medicine Jar, America, 1840-1860.

Cylindrical, aquamarine, outward rolled wide mouth - pontil scar, jar ht.

5 3/8 inches, spoon lgth. 6 3/4 inches; (1/8 inch flake from under rolled mouth, 1/4 inch chip from front of spoon bowl).

AAM pg. 428 Nicely whittled surface. Bold embossing. Retains tortoise shell spoon. Ex Charles B. Gardner collection. $150-300

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81

81. “Success To The Railroad” And Horse And Cart Historical Flask, Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1830-1848. Medium amber olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint.

GV-6 Crisp and clean with numerous small bubbles. Detailed mold definition. Fine condition. $400-800

82

82. Freeblown Chestnut Bottle, New England, 1783-1830. Medium yellow olive, applied round collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 10 1/8 inches; (moderate exterior high point wear and scratching at mid body).

Similar in form and construction to KW fig.47 Attractive bright color and form. $200-400

83

83. “Albert Von Harten / Savannah. GA.” Soda Water Bottle, America, 1860-1870. Cylindrical, medium blue green, tooled heavy sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 7 inches; (professionally cleaned).

Attractive bright color. Fine condition. $200-400

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84. Scroll Flask, probably Louisville Glass Works, Louisville, Kentucky, 1845-1860. Medium golden amber, applied round collared mouth - iron pontil mark, pint; (3/8 inch surface bubble on base edge has 1/4 inch chip, several annealing lines near base).

GIX-10 Crudely formed mouth. Attractive bright color. $300-600

85. Lot Of Seven Utility Bottles, America, 1820-1860. Bulbous, cylindrical, square and tall inverted cone forms, aquamarine, colorless and olive amber, sheared mouths and tooled flared mouths - pontil scars, ht. 1 1/4 inches to 5 1/2 inches; (colorless cylinder has 1/8 inch mouth chip, others are in fine condition).

H #319, #432, #895, #1092, #1299 and #2334 One example has 85 original label which reads “Cold Pressed / Castor / Oil”. The bulbous examples are two halves of an hourglass. All are Ex Charles B. Gardner collection. $200-400

86

86. “Holtzermans / Patent / Stomach / Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Rectangular tall log cabin form, medium amber, with black, red and gold label, tooled sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 3/4 inches.

R/H #H-154 Retains 100% original label. Better than usual impression for this mold. Fine condition. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the museum’s collections fund. $400-800

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87. “J & I E M” Figural Inkwell, America, 1860-1875. Monitor form, yellow, ground mouth - smooth base, ht. 1 5/8 inches, dia. 2 1/4 inches; (professionally cleaned with remaining wear marks, shallow 1/8 inch flake from mouth edge).

C #626 Beautiful bright and desirable color. $400-800

88

88. Ulysses S. Grant Bust - Eagle And “Union” Portrait Flask, probably Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1860-1870. Bluish aquamarine, applied mouth with ring smooth base, pint; (1/8 inch chip from mouth edge).

GI-79 A rare Civil War era historical flask. $200-400

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89. “BP & B” Scroll Flask, Bakewell, Page and Bakewell, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1830-1850. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (light exterior high point wear).

GIX-38a A crisp and clean flask with a good strong mold impression.

Fine condition. $400-800

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90. Small Pitkin Type Flask, ribbed and swirled to the right, 36 ribs, probably Pitkin Glass Works, Manchester, Connecticut, 1783-1830.

Medium yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 4 7/8 inches.

Similar in form and construction to MW plate 88, #6 Scarce in this smaller size. Fine condition. $750-1,500

91. Lot Of Three Snuff Bottles, probably England, 1790-1810. Square and rectangular with beveled corners, olive yellow and shades of olive green, sheared flared mouths - pontil scars, ht. 4 5/8 inches, 5 1/2 inches and 6 1/8 inches; (all have overall matte finish and 91 wear, smallest example has a 1/4 inch flake from mouth edge).

Similar in form and construction to McK plate 227, #1 and #14 All were blown with the aid of a dip mold. Appealing early forms and sizes. $350-700

92

92. “H. P. Herb / Wild / Cherry / Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Modified cabin form, square with roped corners, bright yellow amber, applied sloping collared mouth smooth base, ht. 10 1/8 inches.

R/H #H-93 Strong mold impression and bright color. Fine condition. $300-600

93

93. Eagle And “Pittsburgh / Pa” - Eagle Historical Flask, Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1860-1870. Medium root beer amber with puce striations, applied heavy collared mouth - smooth base, pint; (light exterior high point wear).

GII-106 Numerous bubbles. Beautiful color with striations. $400-800

94

94. “Rhodes’ / Fever & Ague Cure” Medicine Bottle, America, 18401860. Rectangular with beveled corners, aquamarine, applied sloping collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 8 3/8 inches.

AAM pg. 440 Retains 85% original label. Fine condition. $200-400

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95. Umbrella Ink Bottle, America, 1870-1880. Octagonal form, bright teal blue, tooled square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 2 1/2 inches; (pinpoint flake from mouth top).

Similar in form and construction to C #173 Unusual and beautiful color.

Fine condition. $300-600 96. “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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97

97. “Old Sachem / Bitters / And / Wigwam Tonic” Figural Bitters Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Barrel form, brilliant golden amber with a topaz tone, applied square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 1/8 inches.

R/H #O-46 Beautiful light color. Fine condition. $400-800

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98. Umbrella Ink Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Octagonal, medium yellow olive, inward rolled mouth - pontil scar, ht. 2 3/8 inches.

Similar in form and construction to C #125 Wonderful exterior surface condition. A fine example with a whittled surface and rare, appealing color. $250-500

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99. “Geo Burrill” Ink Bottle, a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1846-1860. Cylindrical soda form, dark amber, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - iron pontil mark, ht. 6 3/4 inches; (numerous chips from base and mouth edges).

Form similar to L/P plate 11, row 2, #5 Extremely rare. Bottle contained “Superior German Writing Ink”. $200-400

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100. “Missisquoi / A / Springs” Mineral Water Bottle, America, 18601870. Cylindrical, medium yellow green, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base, quart; (2 inch horizontal mouth fissure, 3/8 inch flake from base edge, professionally cleaned with remaining light wear).

T #V-17B A scarce to rare mold in a beautiful color. $300-600

101. Two Cone Ink Bottles, America, 1840-1860. Inverted cone forms, medium blue green and light green, inward rolled mouths - pontil scars, ht. 2 1/2 inches and 2 3/8 inches; (both have been professionally cleaned with light remaining wear marks).

101 Similar in form and construction to C #21 and C #23 Attractive colors and early forms. $300-600

102

102. “For Pike’s Peak” And Prospector - Hunter Shooting Deer Historical Flask, possibly Ravenna Glass Works, Ravenna, Ohio, 1860-1875. Bluish aquamarine, applied mouth with ring - smooth base, quart; (1 1/4 inch surface cooling fissure on base edge).

GXI-47 Listed as comparatively scarce. $200-400

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103. Two Blown Three Mold Decanters, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1820-1840. Bulbous forms, colorless, tooled flared mouths with stoppers - pontil scars, quarts.

GIII-2 Type 2 and GIV-7 GIV-7 is embossed “Gin” and is extremely rare. GIII-2 is embossed “Rum” and is also rare. Each has appropriate stopper. Fine condition. $400-800

104

104. “Lowell / Railroad” And Horse And Cart - Eagle Historical Flask, Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1830-1848. Medium olive amber, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (light exterior high point wear).

GV-10 A better than average example with a strong mold impression and attractive bright color. Fine condition. $300-600

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105. Cornucopia - Urn Pictorial Flask, Lancaster Glass Works, Lancaster, New York, 1849-1860. Bright blue green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (1 1/2 inch pontil scar chip extends to edge of base, exterior high point wear, two 1/8 inch flakes from mouth edge).

GIII-17 Beautiful color. Well defined mold impression. $300-600

106

106. “Hellen / Carmichael / (Heart) / 1875” Stippled Black Glass Bottle, probably Alloa Glass Works, Alloa, Scotland, circa 1875. Bulbous, deep olive green, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - pontil scar, ht.

6 5/8 inches.

Similar in form to AG plate 271, #1 Elaborately decorated with a bird, a boat in full sail and flowers. Fine condition. $400-800 107. Blown Three Mold Toy Hand Lamp, Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1820-1840. Melon form with an applied handle, colorless, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. with burner 2 1/4 inches, dia. 2 5/8 inches.

107 Similar to B/K #2012b and McK plate 114, #16 This toy lamp was made from a blown three mold stopper mold with the handle being too small to accept an adult sized finger.

Fine condition. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the museum’s collections fund. $400-800

108

108. “The / Fish Bitters” - “W H Ware / Patented 1866” Figural Bitters Bottle, America, 1866-1880. In the form of a fish, medium amber, applied round collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 11 5/8 inches; (light exterior high point wear).

R/H #F-45 A fine example of this bottle collecting classic. $250-500

109

109. Two Umbrella Inkwells, a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1846-1860. Sixteen sided, medium olive amber, sheared mouths - pontil scars, ht. 2 inches and 2 1/8 inches, base dia. 2 5/16 inches and 2 3/16 inches; (the shorter example has light exterior wear).

Similar to C #153 Two different, scarce molds are represented.

Fine condition. $400-800

110

110. “Whitmore’s / Patent / Rochester / N.Y.” - “1” Fruit Jar, America, 1860-1880. Cylindrical, aquamarine, ground mouth with closure - smooth base with embossed square and compass, quart; (mouth bruise).

L #2694 Glass closure embossed “Patented Jany 14th 68” covers most of bruise. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the museum’s collections fund $100-200

111

111. “Anchor” Scroll Flask, probably John Robinson & Son, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1830-1834. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint.

GIX-41 Listed as scarce. Fine condition. $600-1,200 112. Sunburst Flask, Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1815-1830. Medium yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (light exterior high point wear, shallow 1/8 inch flake from base edge).

GVIII-18 A fine example which exhibits great crudity and color. $600-1,200

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113

113. Back Bar Decanter, Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1840-1860. Bulbous with an octagonal base with fluted sides, canary yellow, applied double collared mouth - polished pontil scar, ht. 10 inches; (light exterior high point wear).

Similar in form and construction to B/K #1256, right Brilliant and pleasing color. Fine condition. $300-600

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114. Two Early Pattern Molded Flasks, Vista Alegre Glass Works, Portugal, circa 1829. Ovoid forms with cross hatching, beads and modified crosses in an ornate pattern, light blue green, sheared mouths pontil scars, half pint and pint; (large example has 1 inch crack in shoulder).

AP #383 Visually appealing with great provenance. Ex George McKearin collection, ex Charles B. Gardner collection. $200-400

115

115. “Greeley’s Bourbon / Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880.

Barrel form, medium cherry puce, applied square collared mouth smooth base, ht. 9 1/8 inches; (pinpoint flake from side of mouth).

R/H #G-101 A crude example with bubbles and swirls. Fine condition. $400-800

116

116. “Dr J. Hostetter’s / Stomach Bitters” Bottle, America, 1860-1880.

Square with beveled corners, deep rich yellow olive, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 3/8 inches; (two 1/16 inch flakes from mouth edge).

R/H #H-194 A crude and bubbly example with bold embossing. $300-600

117

117. “John Ryan / Savannah. Ga / Ginger Ale / Excelsior / 1852” Soda Water Bottle, America, 1860-1870. Cylindrical, bright honey amber, applied heavy round collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 7 1/4 inches; (professionally cleaned).

Strong embossing. Scarce and beautiful color. Fine condition. $ 250-500

118

118. Freeblown Sugar Bowl, probably early Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1815-1830. Bulbous bowl with galleried rim with knopf stem on applied circular base, low domed cover with flat finial, colorless lead glass, tooled rim - pontil scar, ht. with cover 7 1/8 inches; (1/8 inch flake from inner edge of folded rim on cover).

PG pg. 93, top left Beautiful, early form. Generally fine condition. $300-600

119. Two Cornucopia - Urn Pictorial Flasks, probably Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1820-1840. Bright yellow olive and medium blue green, sheared mouths - tubular pontil 119 scars, half pints; (each has light exterior high point wear, blue green example has two 3/8 inch areas of roughness on base edge).

GIII-7 Beautiful bright colors. Strong detailed mold impressions. $300-600

120

120. “Old / Homestead / Wild Cherry / Bitters” - “Patent” Figural Bitters Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Square tall log cabin form, medium golden amber, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 1/2 inches.

R/H #O-37 Detailed mold impression. Fine condition. $250-500

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121. Pattern Molded Creamer, probably early Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1830-1860. Inverted conical form with large flaring rim and applied solid handle, opaque milk glass, tooled rim pontil scar, ht. 5 1/2 inches; (1 1/4 inch cooling fissure on the interior at upper handle attachment).

PG pg 199, bottom right Graceful early form. Ex Dr. E. R. Eller collection. $200-400

122

122. Umbrella Ink Bottle, America, 1880-1890. Octagonal, medium cobalt blue, tooled round collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 2 5/8 inches; (professionally cleaned to original luster).

Similar in form and construction to C #181 Attractive bright color. Fine condition. $300-600

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123. Lot Of Five Blacking Bottles, probably New England, 1840-1860. Square, shades of olive amber and olive green, sheared mouths - smooth bases, ht. 4 3/8 inches to 5 inches; (one has 1/8 inch base corner flake, all have light exterior high point wear).

Similar in form and construction to KW pg. 191, top left Beautiful early forms and earthy New England colors. $400-800 124. Eagle - Cornucopia Historical Flask, probably early Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840.

Bluish aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (light exterior high point wear, somewhat weakened mold impression).

GII-14 Listed as very rare. An unusual flask which lacks the normally seen beaded edge. $600-1,200

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126

125. “Harrison’s / Columbian / Ink” Bottle, America, 1840-1860.

Cylindrical, bright cobalt blue, applied flared mouth - tubular pontil scar, ht. 4 5/8 inches; (shallow 1/16 flake from mouth edge).

C #764 Beautiful whittled exterior surface and color. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the museum’s collections fund. $500-1,000 126. Freeblown Chestnut Bottle, New England, 1783-1830. Medium yellow olive, applied round collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 10 1/2 inches; (light exterior high point wear).

Similar to KW fig. 47 Attractive swirls of glass surround the bottle. Fine condition. $200-400

127

127. “Washington” And Bust - “Jackson” And Bust Portrait Flask, Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1830-1848. Medium yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (exterior high point wear).

GI-34 Attractive New England color. Fine condition. $200-400 128. “Pioneer Soda Works / Smith & Brian Co. / Reno, Nev.” Soda Water Bottle, America, 1870-1880. Cylindrical Hutchinson style, aquamarine, tooled round collared mouth - smooth base embossed “329 / H”, ht.

6 3/4 inches; (light exterior high point wear).

Blown in a four piece mold. Fine condition. $250-500

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129

129. Eagle - “Willington / Glass, Co.” Historical Flask, Willington Glass Works, West Willington, Connecticut, 1860-1872. Medium yellow olive, applied double collared mouth - smooth base, pint; (light exterior high point wear).

GII-64 Strong mold impression. Fine condition. $200-400

130

130. “Dr. Maseker’s / Balm / Of / Gilead / N. York” Medicine Bottle, America, 1860-1870. Rectangular with beveled corners, aquamarine, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 1/2 inches; (1/8 inch chip from base corner).

Similar to AAM pg. 339 Retains traces of white paint on lettering. A rare medicine. $400-800 131. Two Freeblown Sparking Lamps, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1820-1830. Bulbous forms with applied circular feet, one with applied handle, the other with knopf stem, colorless, sheared mouths - pontil scars, ht. 2 1/2 131 inches and 3 1/8 inches; (taller example has 1/8 inch shallow flake from under base edge).

Similar to McK plate 189, #4 and #8 Rare forms and sizes. $400-800

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132. “ST / Drake’s / 1860 / Plantation / X / Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Square tall log cabin form, medium golden amber with an olive tone, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 10 inches; (shallow 1/8 inch flake from mouth edge, some washable content residue exists).

R/H #D-105 A lighter and beautiful color, a little different than the rest. $400-800

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133. Early Telegraph Type Insulator, embossed “Patent” backwards on one panel, Willington Glass Works, West Willington, Connecticut, 1850-1872. Blown in the mold octagonal cone form with bulbous neck ring and molded screw tip, deep yellow olive, sheared mouth - smooth base, lgth. 5 1/8 inches; (1/8 inch flake from point).

KW pg. 158 A rare and unusual product from the Willington Glass Works. In need of a good bath. $1,000-2,000 134. Clasped Hands / “Union” - Eagle Historical Calabash Flask, probably A. R. Samuels Glass Manufactory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1845-1860. Medium orange amber, applied double collared mouth - iron pontil mark, quart; (light exterior high point wear).

GXII-43 Strong mold impression. Fine condition. $ 250-500

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135. “Dr Townsend’s / Sarsaparilla / Albany / NY” Medicine Bottle, America, 1845-1860. Square with beveled corners, medium blue green, applied sloping collared mouth - iron pontil mark, ht. 9 1/2 inches; (light exterior high point wear).

AAM pg. 521 A crude and early medicine bottle in a beautiful color. $350-700 136. Eagle - Cornucopia Historical Flask, probably early Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint.

GII-69 Crisp and clean with a strong mold impression. $400-800

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137. “Genuine / Swaim’s / Panacea / Philadelphia” Medicine Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Rectangular with beveled corners, aquamarine, applied sloping collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 7 3/8 inches; (professionally cleaned with light wear marks).

AAM pg. 500 An attractive early bottle which precedes the more common cylindrical fluted “Swaim’s” bottles. $500-1,000

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138. Pitkin Type Flask, ribbed and swirled to the right, 36 ribs, probably Pitkin Glass Works, Manchester, Connecticut, 1783-1830. Bright yellow olive, sheared mouth - tubular pontil scar, ht. 5 inches; (light exterior high point wear, 1/8 inch chip from mouth edge).

Similar in form and construction to MW color plate IV, #1 An attractive “ribbon” of glass travels around the flask. Numerous small bubbles. $600-1,200

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139. “Granite / Glass / Co” - “Stoddard / NH” Lettered Flask, Granite Glass Company, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1860-1873. Medium olive amber, applied double collared mouth - smooth base, pint; (exterior high point wear).

GXV-7 Attractive and bright Stoddard color. Numerous bubbles, both large and small. $200-400

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140. “Louisville KY” - “Glass Works” Scroll Flask, Louisville Glass Works, Louisville, Kentucky, 1845-1860. Aquamarine, sheared mouth iron pontil mark, pint; (light interior and exterior stain, 1/4 inch chip from mouth edge).

GIX-8 Listed as comparatively scarce. $200-400 141. Lacy Pressed Glass Footed Bowl, Midwest America, 1820-1840.

Cylindrical bowl with heavy ribs, cobalt blue, smooth base, ht. 3 3/4 inches, bowl dia. 5 5/8 inches; (manufacturer’s roughness and minor chipping at base and rim edges, several ribbed “feet” have 141 manufacturer’s roughness and annealing lines).

Beautiful early form. Bold mold impression. $400-800

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142. “Distilled / Soda Water Co. / Of / Alaska” Soda Bottle, America, 1880-1900. Cylindrical Hutchinson style with mug base, pale aquamarine, tooled round collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 7 3/8 inches; (light exterior high point wear, several base edge points have roughness, 1/16 inch flake from mouth edge).

Strong embossing. A scarce “Hutch” soda bottle. $400-800

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143. Lot Of Three Miniature Blown Three Mold Decanters, Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1825-1835. Bulbous, colorless, tooled flared mouths with stoppers - pontil scars, overall ht. 3 1/4 inches, 3 3/8 inches and 3 3/8 inches.

GIII-12 and B/K #3315 The bottles are blown in the same mold but the stoppers are different. Fine condition. $600-1,200 144. “Jenny Lind” And Bust - “Glass Work’s / S. Huffsey” And Factory Portrait Calabash Flask, probably Isabella Glass Works, New Brooklyn, New Jersey, 1850-1860. Medium blue green, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - tubular pontil scar, quart.

GI-99 A brilliant example with strong embossing and no wear. Fine condition. $500-1,000

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145. Byron Bust - Scott Bust Portrait Flask, probably Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1830-1850. Brilliant yellow amber, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint.

GI-114 A particularly bright example with only a touch of wear. Fine condition. $300-600

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146. “J. K. Palmer / Chemist / Boston” Master Ink Bottle, a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1846-1860. Cylindrical, medium yellow olive, applied sloping collared mouth with ring and pour spout pontil scar, ht. 9 1/8 inches.

C #770 Nicely whittled surface with numerous small bubbles. Fine condition. $600-1,200 147. Lot Of Six Pattern Molded Stiegel Type Scent Bottles, America, 1800-1830. Elongated teardrop form, 20 and 26 ribs, four are swirled to the right, amethyst, peacock blue, teal green and shades of cobalt blue, sheared mouths - pontil scars, ht. 2 7/8 inches to 147 3 1/8 inches; (each has light exterior high point wear).

Similar in form and construction to MW plate 103, #7 and #12 Beautiful forms and colors. Fine condition. $500-1,000

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148. “Anchor” Scroll Flask, probably John Robinson & Son, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1830-1834. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint.

GIX-41 Eggshell thin glass makes this a very delicate flask.

Fine condition. $400-800

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149. Lot Of Three Ink Bottles, America, 1850-1880. Umbrella, igloo and triangular forms, shades of aquamarine, sheared mouths - one is pontiled, ht. 1 5/8 inches, 2 1/2 inches and 1 7/8 inches; (minor label distractions).

C #704, similar to C #587 and similar to C #121 One is embossed “Allings Patd. Apl. 25 1871” with label which reads “Jet Black High School Ink”, other labels read, “Billings / Mauve Ink” and “Superior Black / Writing Ink”. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the museum’s collections fund. $300-600

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150. Double Eagle Historical Flask, Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1830-1848. Medium olive amber, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (1/8 inch flake from medial rib at base).

GII-70 Strong mold impression. Attractive New England color. $250-500

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151. Early Utility Bottle, New England, 1820-1840. Cylindrical, blown in a dip mold, bright yellow olive, tooled flared mouth - tubular pontil scar, ht. 6 1/2 inches; (professionally cleaned with remaining exterior wear).

Similar to MW plate 75, #5 Attractive size and form. A fine New England utility bottle. $200-400

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152. Fancy Pillar Molded Decanter, probably Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1840-1860. Cylindrical with heavy vertical pillars and applied neck ring, colorless with cobalt blue stripe on pillars, applied double collared mouth - polished pontil scar, ht. with stopper 12 7/8 inches.

Similar in construction to PG pg. 197, bottom left Retains metal stopper.

Graceful form with brilliant glass. Fine condition. $350-700

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153. Pattern Molded Flask, 15 diamond, probably Mantua Glass Works, Mantua, Ohio, 1822-1829. Pocket bottle form, light blue green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 5 1/2 inches; (light exterior high point wear, two 1/16 inch surface pinpoint bruises near base).

Similar in form and construction to MW plate 97, #2 Beautiful color.

Well defined mold pattern. $600-1,200

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154. “L. Q. C. Wishart’s / Pine Tree / Tar Cordial / Phila / Patent / (Pine Tree) / 1859” Medicine Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Square with beveled corners, medium bluish green, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 1/2 inches; (1/8 inch and 1/4 inch shallow flakes from side of mouth).

AAM pg. 576 Strong embossing. Attractive rich color. $200-400

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155. Lot Of Six Utility And Medicine Bottles, America, 18401860. Cylindrical, oval and rectangular forms, aquamarine, colorless, light green and cobalt blue, sheared mouths and tooled flared mouths - pontil scars, ht. 2 1/8 inches to 5 1/8 inches; (smallest example has overall exterior wear, others fine condition).

Two bottles embossed “Dr J. Pettit’s / Canker / Balsam” and “Whitwell’s / Patent / Volatile / Aromatic / & / Head-ache / Snuff”. Early and interesting bottles. $250-500

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156. Scroll Flask, probably Louisville Glass Works, Louisville, Kentucky, 1845-1860. Deep orange amber, sheared mouth pontil scar, half pint; (light exterior high point wear, 1/4 inch flake and 3/4 inch fissure at mouth edge).

GIX-34a A scarce flask which is unlisted in this color. $400-800

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157. Freeblown Milk Bowl, possibly early Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1800-1820. Slightly tapering cylindrical form, medium yellow amber with an olive tone, wide outward rolled rim - pontil scar, ht. 5 1/8 inches, base dia. 6 3/8 inches; (two interior and one exterior bubbles have openings in their cover glass, interior and exterior usage wear).

Similar in form and construction to McK plate 46, #4 An early form in an attractive color. Ex George S. McKearin collection. $600-1,200

158. Fancy Cone Ink Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Inverted cone form with drape pattern and label panel, aquamarine, applied double collared mouth - tubular pontil scar, ht. 2 5/8 inches.

Similar in form and construction to C #27 Numerous small bubbles and potstones. Rare. Fine condition. $500-1,000 159. Sunburst Flask, Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1815-1830. Clear yellowish green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear).

GVIII-2 Beautiful, bright “see through” color. Very thick glass makes this a heavy flask. Fine condition. $600-1,200 160. Umbrella Ink Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Octagonal, medium olive green, inward rolled mouth - tubular pontil scar, ht. 2 1/2 inches; (light exterior high point wear).

C #143 A heavy inkwell with thick glass and whittled surface. Fine condition. $250-500

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161. Freeblown Chestnut Flask, probably a Mid-Atlantic glasshouse, 1780-1830. Brilliant olive yellow, applied round collared mouth - tubular pontil scar, ht. 9 inches; (light exterior high point wear).

Similar to McK plate 224, #12 Great glass character with many bubbles.

Exceptionally long neck. Beautiful bright color. Fine condition.

$400-800

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162. Washington Bust And “The Father Of His Country” - Reverse Plain Historical Flask, possibly Lockport Glass Works, Lockport, New York, 1845-1860. Bright clear green, applied round collared mouth - iron pontil mark, quart; (light exterior high point wear).

GI-47 Ex Warren Lane collection. Numerous small bubbles. Vibrant color. Fine condition. $750-1,500

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163. Two Medicine Bottles, probably England and Germany, 1820-1840. Rectangular with beveled corners and square form blown using the German half post method and, medium green and colorless, applied round collared mouth and tooled flared mouth - pontil scars, ht. 4 7/8 inches and 4 5/8 inches.

“True / Daffy’s / Elixir” and “Libons / Essenz / Verfirtigt / …”.

Interesting medicine bottles. Fine condition. $400-800

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164. Large Freeblown Engraved Covered Drinking Vessel, bird and swag decoration, probably Germany, 1780-1820.

Cylindrical tapered form, cover has galleried rim, applied button knopf and finial, colorless, tooled rim - ground pontil scar, ht. with cover 12 inches.

Similar in form and construction to AP #42 Both vessel and cover have wheel cut decorations. Fine condition. $300-600

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165. Two Labeled “W W W / Trade Mark” Ink Bottles, America, 1870-1890. Cylindrical, brilliant blue green, tooled flared mouths - smooth bases, ht. 2 3/4 inches and 5 3/4 inches; (minor label loss).

Similar to C #349 Labels read “Stylographic Ink / Especially / Adapted For The / Stylographic Pen / Stylographic / Pen Co. / Providence, R.I.”. One retains the original cork and black painted wood closure. Fine condition. $250-500

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166. Horse And Cart Railroad - Eagle Historical Flask, Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1830-1850.

Medium yellow olive, sheared mouth - tubular pontil scar, pint; (1/4 inch bruise on medial rib, slightly weakened mold impression on obverse).

GV-9 Strong mold impression on reverse. Attractive color. $200-400

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167. “Guernsey’s Balm / New York / Patent” Medicine Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Square with beveled corners, aquamarine, tooled flared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 4 3/4 inches; (some minor ground etching on the exterior of the bottle).

AAM pg. 203 Early, delicate and unusual. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the museum’s collections fund. $200-400

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168. Scroll Flask, probably Louisville Glass Works, Louisville, Kentucky, 1845-1860. Bright yellow green, sheared mouth - tubular pontil scar, quart; (1/4 inch chip from mouth edge, moderate exterior high point wear, 1 inch bubble on shoulder has 1/2 inch opening in the cover glass).

GIX-2 Beautiful color. Crude “orange peel” surface. $300-600

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169. “Geo. Schmuck’s / Ginger Ale / Cleveland, O” Soda Bottle, America, 1880-1900. Twelve sided Hutchinson style, medium orange amber, tooled round collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 7 3/4 inches; (light exterior high point wear, 7/8 inch chip comes to base edge).

An attractive and scarce soda bottle. $400-800

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170. Masonic Arch And Emblems - Eagle Historical Flask, probably Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1815-1830.

Brilliant clear green, large tooled mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear).

GIV-7 A heavy and crude early flask with a strong mold impression.

Fine condition. $800-1,600 171. Two Blown Three Mold Tableware Items, creamer and pitcher, Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1820-1840.

Bulbous forms with flaring rims, and applied solid handles, colorless, tooled rims with pour spouts - pontil scars, ht. 4 1/8 171 inches and 6 3/8 inches; (larger example has bubble with 3/16 inch opening in the cover glass).

GIII-5 and GIII-6 Each has eye appealing form and strong mold impression. $500-1,000

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172. “Brown’s / Celebrated / Indian Herb Bitters / Patented / 1867” Figural Bitters Bottle, America, 1867-1880. In the form of an Indian maiden, medium golden amber, inward rolled mouth - smooth base, ht. 12 1/8 inches; (3/8 inch chip from mouth edge).

R/H #B-223 A clean and bright example with a strong mold impression. $250-500

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173. “Mason’s / Patent / Nov. 30th / 1858” Fruit Jar, probably Crowleytown Glass Works, Crowleytown New Jersey, 1851-1866.

Cylindrical, aquamarine, ground mouth - smooth base, quart; (professionally cleaned, light exterior scratches to right of embossing, several shallow manufacturing flakes from gound mouth).

L #1771 Retains unmarked zinc lid with vertical lug. Highly whittled exterior surface. Fine condition. $600-1,200

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174. “Dr Townsend’s / Sarsaparilla / Albany / N Y” Medicine Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Square with beveled corners, medium blue green, applied sloping collared mouth - open pontil scar, ht. 9 3/8 inches; (professionally cleaned).

AAM pg. 521 Scarce with the open pontil scar. Fine condition. $400-800

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175. Freeblown Bowl, probably Midwest America, 18201850. Cylindrical flaring to rim, brilliant lime green, tooled outward rolled rim with pour spout - ground pontil scar, ht.

3 3/8 inches, rim dia. 7 3/8 inches; (light interior and exterior usage wear).

Similar in form to PG fig. 30 Beautiful bright color. Fine condition. $300-600 176. Pressed Glass Vase, probably New England, 1855-1870.

Trumpet form vase, standard and base with ellipse and circle design, rich emerald green, tooled gaufered rim - smooth base, ht. 6 7/8 inches; (1/8 inch chip from base edge point).

Similar in form and construction to American Glass 1760-1930 Vol. I, The Toledo Museum of Art, #729 Beautiful form, color and size. $300-600

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