Norman C. Heckler & Company Select Auction 119: Early Glass, Bottles, Flasks & More

Norman C. Heckler & Company Auction 119Bidding Begins January 16, 2015

Closing January 28, 2015

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

$52,650

A Reputation for ExcellenceNow Accepting Consignments for Our 2015 Auction Schedule

Auctioneers & Appraisers of Antique Bottles and Glass, Period Decorative Arts, Singular Art Objects, and Estates79 Bradford Corner Road, Woodstock Valley, CT 06282 | (860) 974-1634 | www.hecklerauction.com

Norman C. Heckler & Company

Reference KeyReference initials and numbers used in the descriptions of this catalog refer to the following publications:

AAM Antique American Medicine Bottles, Matt Knapp, 2012.AG Antique Glass and Bottles, Willy Van den Bossche, 2001.AGI & AGII American Glass, Volumes I and II, Schwartz and DiBartolomeo, 1972.AP Glass In Early America, Arlene Palmer, 1993. B Western Whiskey Bottles, #4, R. E. Barnett, 1997.Barret Bennington Pottery and Porcelain, Richard C. Barret, 1958.B/K The Glass Industry in Sandwich, Raymond Barlow and Joan Kaiser, 1989.C Ink Bottles and Inkwells, William Covill, 1971.D American Sarsaparilla Bottles, John DeGrafft, 1980.G (Flasks) American Bottles & Flasks (PartVIII), Helen McKearin and Kenneth Wilson, 1978.G (Blown Three Mold) American Glass (Chapter VI), George S. and Helen McKearin, 1941.GW Glasshouse Whimsies, Joyce Blake and Dale Murschell, 1989.H American Bottles in the Charles B. Gardner Collection, Norman C. Heckler, 1975.JT Whiskey Bottles Of The Old West, John L. Thomas, 2002.K Poison Bottle Workbook, Rudy Kuhn, 1988.KW New England Glass & Glassmaking, Kenneth M. Wilson, 1972.L The Red Book of Fruit Jars, No. 10, Douglas M. Leybourne, Jr., 2006.Lee American Glass Cup Plates, Ruth Webb Lee and James H. Rose, 1948.LeeII Victorian Glass Handbook, Ruth Webb Lee, 1946.LeeIII Early American Pressed Glass, Ruth Webb Lee, 1946.L/P A Rare Collection of Keene & Stoddard Glass, Lyman and Sally Lane and Joan Pappas, 1970.LRB The Complete Book of Lightning Rod Balls, Mike Bruner and Rod Krupka, 1995.McK American Glass, George S. and Helen McKearin, 1941.MtW1 Mt. Washington & Pairpoint Glass, Volume I, Kenneth M. Wilson, 2005.MtW2 Mt. Washington & Pairpoint Glass, Volume II, Kenneth M. Wilson and Jane Shadel Spillman, 2011.MW American Bottles & Flasks and Their Ancestry, George McKearin and Kenneth Wilson, 1978.N Great American Pontiled Medicines, Frederick Nielson, 1978.Na Barber Bottles with Price, Robert Namiat, 1977.NCH The Blaske Collection of American Flasks, Norman C. Heckler, 1983.NCH II The Blaske Collection: Part II, Norman C. Heckler, 1983.Neal Pressed Glass Salt Dishes of the Lacy Period 1825-1850, L. W. and D. B. Neal, 1962.P The Glass Gaffers of New Jersey, Adeline Pepper, 1971.PG Pittsburgh Glass, Lowell Innes, 1976.PME Pontil Medicine Encyclopedia (Second Edition), John Odell, 2007.R/H Bitters Bottles, Carlyn Ring and W. C. Ham, 1998.RD Understanding Antique Wine Bottles, Roger Dumbrell, 1983.SVR Early American Bottles and Flasks, Stephen Van Rensselaer, 1927.T Collectors Guide to Saratoga Type Mineral Water Bottles, Donald Tucker, 2005.TH Two Hundred Years Of American Blown Glass, Helen and George McKearin, 1949.U Collectible Character Bottles, Arthur & Jewel Umberger, 1969.Z Ketchup, Pickles, Sauces, Betty Zumwalt, 1980.- The dash is generally used to indicate that the descriptions are on opposite sides of the bottle or flask./ The slash is used to indicate that the descriptions are on different lines or surfaces of the bottle.

Auction 119A Select Absentee Auction of

Early Glass, Historical Flasks, Bitters, Whiskeys, Art Glass, Colognes, Sodas, Inks, Medicines and MoreAuction Start Date: January 16, 2015 at 9:00 A.M. Eastern Time

Auction Closing Date: January 28, 2015 at 10:00 P.M. Eastern TimePreview by appointment

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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, January 16, 2015 at 9:00 AM EST (6:00 PM PST) closing date Wednesday, January 28, 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. In describing damage, exterior wear or manufacturer’s flaws that in our opinion, do not significantly detract visually or monetarily from the value of the item are not listed and will not be considered for refund. The Auctioneers reserve the right to make corrections and provide additional information at any time during the sale.

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1. Early Lamp, Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1825-1835. Blown conical font with pressed glass cup plate base, colorless, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 6 1/8 inches; (several shallow chips from scalloped plate base edges). Similar in form and construction to B/K #2037 and Lee Plate 6, #46 Retains drop tube burner. Rare. Fine condition. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the museum’s collections fund. $300-600

2. “Granite / Glass / Co” - “Stoddard / NH” Lettered Flask, Granite Glass Company, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1846-1860. Golden amber with an olive tone, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (two shallow flakes from top of mouth, the largest being 3/16 inch, light exterior high point wear). GXV-7 Beautiful, bright color. Strong embossing. $400-800

3. Pitkin Type Flask, 36 ribs swirled to the right, probably Pitkin Glass Works, Manchester, Connecticut, 1783-1830. Medium olive green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 5 3/8 inches. Similar in form and construction to MW color plate IV, #4 Tight ribbing. Fine condition. $1,000-2,000

4. Art Glass Vase, New England Glass Company, Cambridge Massachusetts, 1866-1888. Peach Blow (or Wild Rose) vase, lily form, tri-corner rim, deep raspberry rim shading to white base, matte finish, polished pontil scar, ht. 14 1/2 inches, rim dia. 6 inches, base dia. 5 3/8 inches. Beautiful form and color. Fine condition. $300-600

5. Pair Of Blown Three Mold Wine Glasses, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1820-1840. Conical

bowl with applied medial button knopf stem and foot, colorless, tooled rims - pontil scars, ht. 3 3/4 inches and 4 1/8 inches. GII-19, McK plate 106, #6 Strong mold impressions. Fine condition. $300-600

6. “Eastern / Cider Co” Soda Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Cylindrical, yellow amber with an olive tone, applied heavy collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 7 1/8 inches; (light exterior high point wear). Strong embossing. Fine condition. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the museum’s collections fund. $200-400

7. “Dr. Petzold’s / Genuine / German / Bitters / Incpt. 1862” Figural Bitters Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Oval form with twenty one horizontal log type ribs, brilliant yellow amber, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base, ht. 10 1/2 inches; (front label appears to have been coated). R/H #P-79 Retains 99% front label and 60% rear label. The front label is particularly colorful and detailed. Fine condition. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the museum’s collections fund. $300-600

8. “The / Royal / Ispahan / Hair Dye” Jar, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1860-1888. Cylindrical with eight vertical panels, cobalt blue, ground mouth with metal lid - smooth base, ht. 2 3/8 inches. Unusual, unlisted and rare. Fine condition. $750-1,500

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9. Webb Burmese Vase, Thomas Webb & Sons, England, 1886-1900. Conical vase with five point inturned rim on circular base, matte rosy pink shading to yellow, tooled flared mouth - smooth base marked “Queen’s Burmese Ware Patented / Tho / Webb / & / Sons / Rd 67648”, ht. 4 inches. Similar in form and construction to “Mt. Washington Art Plus Webb Burmese Identification & Value Guide” by Betty B. Sisk pg. 70, top left Wonderful form and size. Fine condition. $250-500

10. “Hall’s / Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Barrel form, golden yellow with a topaz tone, applied square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 inches. R/H #H-10 Attic condition with 99% original label and neck foil. Beautiful color and strong embossing. $750-1,500

11. Pattern Molded Pocket Flask, 20 vertical ribs, Midwest America, 1815-1830. Teardrop form, medium plum amethyst, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 6 1/2 inches; (light interior haze in base). Similar in form and construction to MW plate 97, #5 A fine early flask. Beautiful color. $800-1,600

12. “Reefer’s Green Mountain Anti-Trust Distillery / The / Distillery / World Famed / By Selling / $5.00 / Whiskey For / $2.85” Whiskey Bottle, America, 1870-1890. Cylindrical with fluted shoulders and base, colorless with an amethyst hue, tooled sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base, quart; (1/4 inch open bubble on front panel). Unusual embossing. Generally fine condition. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the museum’s collections fund. $150-300

13. “Golden Bitters / Hubbel & Co.” Salesman’s Sample Box And Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Rectangular box, brown leather with brass handle, hinges, clasps and lock mechanism, 14 3/4 inches by 3 inches by

5 inches, rectangular bottle with beveled corners, aquamarine, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 10 inches; (box exterior has minor usage wear, bottle has 1 inch shallow flake from mouth and interior stain). See R/H #G-63 Bottle is embossed “Geo. C. Hubbel & Co.”. Rare and unusual. $400-800

14. Masonic Arch And Emblems - Eagle Historical Flask, Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1820-1830. Medium yellow olive shading to olive amber in the base, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (light exterior high point wear, 1/4 inch pontil chip extends to base edge). GIV-24 Beautiful and unusual color variation. Fine condition. $400-800

15. Art Glass Bowl, America, Tiffany Furnaces, circa 1900. Cylindrical bowl with 10 ribs swirled to the right ending at undulating rim, orange glass with golden iridescent highlights, tooled rim - polished pontil scar base marked “L.C.T. / Favrile” and “10336”, ht. 2 7/8 inches, rim dia. 6 3/4 inches. Crisp and clean with no wear. Beautiful form. Fine condition. $250-500

16. “D. Goodale.” Stoneware Jug, Daniel Goodale, Jr. Potter, Hartford, Connecticut, 1822-1830. Ovoid form, brick red glaze, ht. 8 1/8 inches; (manufacturer’s glaze over chips on mouth and base edge). Early and unusual form. Fine condition. $200-400

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17. “Phoenix / (Eagle) / Whiskey / Naber, Alfs & Brune / San Francisco” Whiskey Bottle, America, 1870-1890. Cylindrical, medium amber, tooled sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base embossed “294”, ht. 12 inches. B #579 Strong embossing. Fine condition. $250-500

18. Pattern Molded Pocket Flask, 16 vertical ribs, Midwest America, 1815-1830. Teardrop form, bright pink amethyst, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 6 3/4 inches; (1/8 inch chip from mouth edge). Similar in form and construction to MW plate 234, #6 Delicate flask with thin glass. A beautiful example. $750-1,500

19. “Willis & Ripley / Portsmouth” - “W & R” Soda Water Bottle, America, 1845-1860. Cylindrical, medium sapphire blue with an olive amber striation, applied heavy collared mouth - iron pontil mark, ht. 7 1/2 inches; (1/16 inch flake from base edge). Unusual and beautiful color. Wonderful uncleaned condition with strong embossing and numerous bubbles. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the museum’s collections fund. $500-1,000

20. “John Hart & Co” Figural Medicine Bottle, America, 1868-1880. Heart form, medium amber, applied double collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 7 1/8 inches. AAM pg. 220 Unusual and pleasing form. Fine condition. $300-600

21. Franklin Bust - Franklin Bust Portrait Flask, Kensington Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, quart. GI-97 Glass is filled with bubbles, both large and small. Fine condition with no wear. $400-800

22. “Greeley’s / Bourbon Whiskey / Bitters.” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Barrel form, medium strawberry puce, applied square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 1/4 inches; (several chips from mouth edge, the largest being 3/8 inch). R/H #G-102 Attractive color with lots of red. Strong embossing. $300-600

23. Two Historical Flasks, Masonic arch and emblems - eagle, Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1820-1830. Yellow olive and yellow amber, sheared mouths - pontil scars, half pint and pint; (GIV-24 has a 1/4 inch open bubble near base edge, 1/16 inch interior mouth flake and high point wear, GIV-19 has light exterior high point wear). GIV-24 and GIV-19 GIV-19 has a particularly light color and is in fine condition. $300-600

24. Early Pattern Molded Flask, probably Europe, early 19th century. Ovoid form, two piece mold, checkered squares with an eight petalled flower within each segment, yellow citron with a faint topaz swirl at base, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 7 1/4 inches; (several chips from mouth, the largest being 1/4 inch). A fine, early and unusual bottle. Beautiful, bright color. $400-800

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25. Two Ancient Storage Vessels, probably Greece, 1st century A.D. Cylindrical tapering bodies with elongated necks, medium blue green and pale aquamarine, tooled flared mouths - smooth bases, ht. 6 1/4 inches and 7 1/8 inches; (excavated condition with light overall devitrification). Unusual, rare and early. $300-600

26. “N. Van Beil / 88 / Chambers / St / New York” Applied Seal Whiskey Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Cylindrical, brilliant golden yellow, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base, ht. 11 3/4 inches; (shallow 3/16 inch flake from base edge, light washable content residue). Beautiful color. Rare. $300-600

27. Art Glass Bowl, America, Tiffany Furnaces, circa 1900. Cylindrical 15 paneled bowl with wide flaring rim, light sapphire blue bowl with deep amethyst applied base and overall blue iridescent finish, tooled flared rim - polished pontil scar base marked “1561 / L.C.T. / Favrile”, ht. 2 inches, rim dia. 6 inches. Wonderful “crackled” finish. Fine condition. $400-800

28. Blown Three Mold Decanter, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1820-1840. Bulbous form with three applied neck rings, colorless, tooled flared mouth - ground pontil scar, ht. 6 7/8 inches; (stopper missing). Unlisted pattern with great eye appeal. Fine condition. $250-500

29. “ST / Drakes / 1860 / Plantation / X / Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Square tall log cabin form, medium cherry puce, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 10 inches; (1/8 inch flake from base edge). R/H #D-108 Beautiful medium density color. In need of a good bath. Generally fine condition. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the museum’s collections fund. $300-600

30. “L.Q.C. Wishart’s / Pine Tree / Tar Cordial / Phila / Patent / (Tree) / 1859” Medicine Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Square with beveled corners, medium blue green, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 3/4 inches. AAM pg. 576 Bright, clean and bubbly. Fine condition. $200-400

31. Blown Three Mold “Brandy” Decanter, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1820-1840. Bulbous form, colorless, tooled flared mouth - pontil scar, ht. with stopper 10 3/4 inches; (3/4 inch fissure at pontil scar, light content stain on interior base, top and sides of mouth have been finely ground, shallow 1/8 inch flake from interior mouth edge). GIV-7 Strong mold impression. Beautiful and detailed pattern. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the museum’s collections fund. $200-400

32. Freeblown Chestnut Bottle, probably a Mid-Atlantic glasshouse, 1815-1830. Clear light green, applied round collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 10 3/4 inches; (some light exterior wear at mid body, 1 inch surface bubble has 1/4 inch fissure on its edge). Impressive large size with eye appeal. Pretty, bright color. $350-700

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33. “Aspasia” - “Aonaoia” Figural Spirits Bottle, probably Europe, 1870-1890. Kidney form with elongated neck and embossed with faces, birds, hearts and flowers, brilliant robin’s egg blue, applied sloping collared mouth - smooth base embossed “Salve”, ht. 9 3/4 inches. Interesting and rare. The intellectual and possible brothel keeper, Aspasia, was a companion to Pericles. Her teachings also influenced Socrates, Plato and others. Fine condition. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the museum’s collections fund. $200-400

34. Nailsea Flask On Standard, probably early Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1840-1860. Flask form body on solid applied flaring base, colorless with blue and white loopings, sheared and tooled mouth - smooth base, ht. 11 1/8 inches. Similar to PG pg. 100-101 An unusual form. Fine condition. $200-400

35. “Chesnut Grove / Whiskey / C.W.” Handled Whiskey Jug, America, 1840-1860. Flattened chestnut form with applied handle, dark red amber, applied mouth with ring - pontil scar, ht. 8 7/8 inches; (1/8 inch chip from mouth edge). H #1156 Retains nearly complete front and back labels. Generally fine condition. $300-600

36. Masonic Arch And Emblems - Eagle And “Kccnc” Historical Flask, Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1820-1830. Bright golden amber, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (light exterior high point wear, somewhat weakened mold impression). GIV-18 Outstanding, bright color. Fine condition. $250-500

37. “Winans Bros / (Indian Figure) / Indian / Cure / For The Blood / Price 1.00” Medicine Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Rectangular with beveled corners, aquamarine, tooled square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 1/8 inches; (3/16 inch chip buffed from side of mouth). AAM pg. 572 A scarce bottle from Worcester, Massachusetts. Crude and bubbly glass. $150-300

38. Freeblown Demijohn, New England, 1840-1860. Cylindrical, medium forest green, applied sloping collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 10 3/4 inches, base dia. 5 3/4 inches; (light scattered exterior wear marks). Great form. Great color. Great crudity. Great bottle. $400-800

39. Pattern Molded Bowl, 16 ribs swirled to the right, early Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1800-1830. Solid circular pedestal

foot applied to hemispherical bowl, bright cobalt blue, tooled rim - pontil scar, ht. 2 3/8 inches, rim dia. 4 1/4 inches, base dia. 2 1/8 inches. Similar in form and construction to PG pg. 183, bottom right Vibrant color. Beautiful form. Fine condition. $400-800

40. Paneled Cologne Bottle, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1860-1888. Tapered twelve sided form with neck ring, brilliant medium amethyst, inward rolled mouth - pontil scar, ht. 6 1/4 inches. Stunning color. Light, bright and beautiful. Fine condition. $300-600


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41. Eagle - Grapes Historical Flask, possibly Coffin & Hay Manufactory, Winslow, New Jersey, 1836-1847. Bright medium amethyst, sheared mouth - pontil scar, quart; (light exterior high point wear). GII-55 Strong mold impression. Unusual, beautiful and rare color. Fine condition. $800-1,600

42. “Carter’s” Master Ink Bottle And “After All, No Ink Like Carter’s” Tin Advertising Sign, America, 1880-1900. Cylindrical bottle, aquamarine, tooled flared mouth - smooth base, ht. with stopper 8 1/2 inches, rectangular tin sign on wood backing, brown and gold frame with multicolored portrait, ht. 25 inches, wdth. 18 1/2 inches; (1/4 inch chip on stopper, minor paint loss and wear on sign). Similar to C #811 A wonderful set with the bottle being pictured on the sign and the sign being pictured on the bottle. Bottle retains 99% front and back labels with wood and metal stopper. $400-800

43. “Greeley’s Bourbon / Bitters.” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Barrel form, smoky copper puce with a topaz tone, applied square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 9 1/4 inches; (1/8 inch area of roughness on mouth edge, light exterior wear marks at mid body). R/H #G-101 Appealing whittled texture. Unusual color. $400-800

44. Art Glass Vase, America, Tiffany Furnaces, circa 1900. Cylindrical ten paneled body flaring to shoulder with applied 10 paneled base, yellow glass with a golden iridescent finish, tooled flared rim - polished pontil scar base marked “1526-1559N L.C. Tiffany Inc. Favrile”, ht. 12 1/2 inches, base dia. 4 3/8 inches, rim dia. 2 3/4 inches. Impressive size and form. Fine condition. $400-800

45. Freeblown Glass Hat Whimsey, America, 1840-1860. Cylindrical hat form, light blue green, tooled flared brim - pontil scar, ht. 2 7/8 inches, brim dia. 5 7/8 inches. Similar to LeeII plate 120 Fine condition. $250-500

46. “A. B. & D. Sands / New-York” Mineral Water Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Cylindrical, deep olive green, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base, quart; (two shallow 1/16 inch flakes from mouth edge, ring of content residue in base). T #M-42B Crude, whittled and bubbly glass. Rare. $500-1,000

47. “Parrish & / McFadden / Jersey City / N.J.” - “PMcF” Soda Water Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Cylindrical, medium blue green, applied heavy collared mouth - smooth base, half pint; (moderate exterior high point wear, two 1/8 inch chips and two 1/8 inch impact bruises on base edge). Unusual and attractive embossing with a strong mold impression. $150-300

48. Pattern Molded Pocket Flask, 26 vertical ribs, probably a Mid-Atlantic glasshouse, 1815-1830. Flattened ovoid form, light cornflower blue, sheared mouth - tubular pontil scar, ht. 5 3/8 inches; (exterior high point wear). Subtle and beautiful color. Fine condition. $400-800


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49. Lot Of Three Blown Three Mold Decanters, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1820-1840. Club forms, colorless, tooled flared mouths - pontil scars, ht. with stoppers 8 3/8 inches, 9 inches and 11 1/2 inches. GV-8 Attractive “Baroque” patterns with strong mold impressions. Fine condition. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the museum’s collections fund. $350-700

50. “E. A. Buck & Co. / 14 Blackstone Street, / Boston, Mass.” Stoneware Jug, America, 1860-1880. Cylindrical, gray glaze with blue floral decoration, one gallon; (1/4 inch chip from mouth edge). E. A. Buck was an original founder and stockholder of the Westford Glass Works. A fine example. $200-400

51. Art Glass Bowl, Quezal Art Glass and Decorating Company, Queens, New York, 1902-1920. Round bowl with sixteen segmented panels, yellow with golden iridescent highlights, tooled flared rim - polished pontil scar base marked “Quezal”, ht. 1 3/4 inches, rim dia. 3 1/4 inches. Fine condition. Wonderful form and colors. $200-400

52. Two Piece Mold Demijohn, America, 1845-1860. Cylindrical, dense olive amber (black), applied sloping collared mouth - iron pontil mark, ht. 12 1/4 inches, base dia. 5 1/4 inches. This bottle passes no light. Fine condition with a pristine exterior surface. Rare. $250-500

53. Two “Smith’s / Green Mountain / Renovator” Medicine Bottles, America, 1860-1880. Oval and rectangular with beveled corners, light sapphire blue and medium amber, applied double collared mouth and tooled double collared mouth - smooth bases, ht. 7 1/4 inches and 8 3/4 inches; (box has exterior wear and missing top). AAM pg. 481 and 482 One has the “East Georgia / Vt” embossing the other “St Albans, Vt”. The blue example retains 85% original label. The amber example has contents, 100% label and original box. Bottles are in fine condition. $300-600

54. Amberina Art Glass Vase, Libbey Glass Company, Toledo, Ohio, 1883-1900. Wide cylindrical base tapering inward then flaring to outward rolled rim, peachy yellow body shading to cranberry rim, outward rolled rim - polished pontil scar, base marked “Amberina / Libbey”, ht. 6 3/4 inches. Beautiful color and form. Fine condition. $200-400

55. Pitkin Type Flask, ribbed and swirled to the left, 36 ribs, probably Pitkin Glass Works, Manchester, Connecticut, 1783-1830. Medium olive amber, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 5 1/2 inches. Similar in form and construction to MW plate 88, #2 Great mold definition. Fine condition. A real gem. $750-1,500

56. “Willington Glass Works” Base Embossed Whiskey Bottle, Willington Glass Works, West Willington, Connecticut, 1860-1872. Cylindrical, deep olive green, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base, ht. 11 3/8 inches. Similar to H #1046 Attractive whittled texture with many bubbles. Fine condition. $150-300

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57. Freeblown Bowl And Creamer, Clevenger Brothers, Clayton, New Jersey, 1920-1930. Bulbous forms, milk glass, tooled mouths - pontil scars, ht. 5 inches and 5 3/4 inches; (applied handle has finial roughness). Bowl has appealing swirled surface texture. Interesting and unusual items. Ex George S. McKearin collection. $200-400

58. “Success To The Railroad” And Horse And Cart Historical Flask, Lancaster Glass Works, Lancaster, New York, 1830-1850. Deep yellow green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (only a touch of high point wear, 1/16 inch flake from medial rib, miniscule potstone with 1/32 inch legs). GV-5 Glass is filled with many bubbles. Beautiful rich color. Fine condition. $400-800

59. Two Ancient Glass Storage Vessels, probably Greece, 1st century A.D. Cylindrical bodies tapering to elongated necks, aquamarine and pale green, tooled mouths - smooth bases, ht. 7 1/8 inches and 7 3/4 inches; (excavated condition with remaining dirt and overall wear). Beautiful and unusual forms. Rare and early. $400-800

60. Paneled Cologne Bottle, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1860-1888. Tapered twelve sided form, cobalt blue, tooled flared mouth - smooth base, ht. 6 5/8 inches. Similar in form and construction to MW plate 113, #2 Retains 90% original label which reads, “Eau De / Cologne”. Fine condition. $250-500

61. “Andrew / McCruther / 1866” Stippled Black Glass Bottle, probably Alloa Glass Works, Alloa, Scotland, circa 1866. Bulbous form, deep olive green, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - pontil scar, ht. 8 3/4 inches. Similar in form to AG plate 271, #1 Attractive stippled decorations. Fine condition. $400-800

62. Pitkin Type Flask, ribbed and swirled to the right, 32 ribs, Midwest America, 1820-1840. Brilliant yellow green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 7 inches; (shallow 1/4 inch flake from base edge). Similar in form and construction to MW plate 89, #4 Unusual bright color. A beautiful piece of glass. $1,000-2,000

63. Art Glass Bowl And Underplate, America, Tiffany Furnaces, circa 1900. Cylindrical bowl and underplate each with 10 raised swirl patterns, yellow glass with golden iridescent finish, tooled flared rim - bowl has polished pontil scar base marked “L.C.T. / V3020”, underplate has polished pontil scar base marked “L.C.T. / 02845”, ht. with underplate 2 3/4 inches, bowl dia. 4 1/2 inches, plate dia. 5 3/4 inches. Beautiful multicolored finish. Fine condition. $250-500

64. Clasped Hands And “Union” - Eagle Historical Flask, probably a Pittsburgh glasshouse, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1860-1870. Medium orange amber, applied mouth with ring - smooth base, half pint; (light exterior high point wear). GXII-29 Crisp mold impression. Great whittled texture. Fine condition. $200-400

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65. Graduated Set Of Six Lattice Poison Bottles, America, 1880-1900. Cylindrical with overall crosshatch pattern, shades of cobalt blue, tooled flared mouths - smooth bases, ht. with stoppers 4 1/2 inches, 5 1/2 inches, 7 1/8 inches, 7 7/8 inches, 9 3/4 inches and 12 1/8 inches; (two examples, the smallest and second from largest, have minor chips to stopper). K #KC-1 Stoppers are embossed “Poison” on top and two sides. Bottles and stoppers have very strong mold impressions. This should be considered a “finest possible examples” grouping. $750-1,500

66. Paneled Cologne Bottle, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1860-1888. Tall tapered twelve sided form, brilliant canary yellow, tooled flared mouth - smooth base, ht. 7 3/8 inches. Similar in form to MW plate 114, #5 Rare bright color. Fine condition. $500-1,000

67. Cornucopia - Urn Pictorial Flask, America, 1840-1860. Medium sea green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (light exterior high point wear). GIII-8 Rare color. Glass is filled with bubbles. Fine condition. $300-600

68. Art Glass Vase, America, circa 1900. Cylindrical waisted base flaring to shoulder with three applied solid handles, yellow glass with golden iridescent finish, tooled flared rim - polished pontil scar base marked “Aurene / 2844”, ht. 4 7/8 inches, rim dia. 3 1/2 inches. Unusual and appealing form. Wonderful iridescent qualities. Fine condition. $300-600

69. Blown Three Mold Sugar Bowl, probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1820-1840. Bulbous body with tooled solid foot, colorless, tooled galleried rim - pontil scar, ht. 3 inches, rim dia. 4 3/16 inches. GIII-6 Attractive size and form. Fine condition. $500-1,000

70. Pattern Molded Pocket Flask, 24 ribs swirled to the left, Midwest America, 1815-1830. Flattened chestnut form, deep orange amber, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 5 1/2 inches; (very light exterior high point wear). Similar in form and construction to MW plate 97, #1 Beautiful rich color. Fine condition. $200-400

71. Eagle - “Willington / Glass Co” Historical Flask, Willington Glass Works, West Willington, Connecticut, 1860-1870. Bright olive amber, applied double collared mouth - smooth base, half pint. GII-63 A particularly fine example with little to no wear, strong mold impression, many bubbles and an attractive, bright color. $250-500

72. Freeblown Flint Glass Pocket Flask, America, late 18th century. Pitkin type form blown using the German half post method, colorless, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 5 1/4 inches; (light scattered exterior wear marks). Handwritten label reads in part, “Canteen / 1812 War / Canvas cover gone / G. Drake / Grantham / NH”. Unusual in that the flask is unpatterned. Fine condition. $300-600

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73. Kidney Shaped Demijohn, probably America, 1840-1860. Kidney form, two piece mold, bright olive green, applied sloping collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 11 1/4 inches, greatest wdth. 9 1/4 inches. Unusual and attractive form. Fine condition. $300-600

74. “Willington Glass Works” Base Embossed Whiskey Bottle, Willington Glass Works, West Willington, Connecticut, 1860-1872. Cylindrical, medium amber, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base, ht. 11 3/8 inches. H #1046 Retains 95% period label which reads ”Choice / Catawba Wine / For Medicinal Use / from / Dr. H. C. Porter & Son. / Druggists. / Cor. Main & Pine Sts. / Towanda. Pa.” Fine condition. $300-600

75. Figural Whiskey Flask, America, 1870-1890. Clam shell form, cobalt blue, ground mouth with screw threads and tin cap - smooth base, lgth. 5 1/4 inches; (top of mouth has a 1/4 inch manufacturer’s grinding chip). Strong mold impression with great detail. Fine condition. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the museum’s collections fund. $300-600

76. Double Eagle Historical Flask, a Stoddard glasshouse, Stoddard, New Hampshire, 1846-1860. Medium olive amber, sheared mouth - pontil scar, quart; (very light exterior high point wear). GII-78 An excellent example with a bright color and strong mold impression. Fine condition. $500-1,000

77. Pattern Molded Flask And Club Bottle, 16 vertical ribs and 16 ribs slightly swirled to the right, Midwest America, possibly Mantua Glass Works, Mantua, Ohio, 1822-1829. Flattened chestnut form and club bottle

form, clear light green and aquamarine, sheared mouth and applied round collared mouth - pontil scars, ht. 6 3/4 inches and 7 3/4 inches; (scattered light exterior wear marks, flask has 5/8 inch base edge fissure and 1/16 inch mid body fissure). Both are excellent examples with great glass clarity. Fine condition. $300-600

78. Cornucopia - Urn Pictorial Flask, Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1830-1848. Brilliant olive yellow, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (shallow 1/8 inch flake from side of mouth). GIII-4 Beautiful color. Outstanding surface condition and mold impression. $250-500

79. Two Fancy Cologne Bottles, America, 1840-1860. Fancy scroll shape and acorn shaped body with 4 panels, colorless, tooled flared mouths - pontil scars, ht. 4 7/8 inches and 5 inches. Taller example is similar in form and construction to MW plate 112, #5 Strong mold impressions with great detail. Fine condition. $500-1,000

80. Pitkin Type Flask, ribbed and swirled to the right, 32 ribs, Midwest America, 1815-1830. Light yellow green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 6 inches. Similar in form and construction to MW plate 89, #10 Beautiful lighter color. Pleasing form and rib pattern. Fine condition. $400-800

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81. “Brown’s / Celebrated / Indian Herb Bitters” Figural Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Indian maiden form, medium amber in the lower two thirds shading to bright golden yellow in the upper third, inward rolled mouth - smooth base, ht. 12 3/8 inches; (1/2 inch surface potstone bruise above shield). R/H #B-226 Outstanding color variation. Detailed mold impression. $400-800

82. Double Eagle Historical Flask, Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1830-1848. Bright olive amber, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (light exterior high point wear). GII-71 Pretty, medium density color. Fine condition. $200-400

83. Two Pressed Glass Columbia Trays, America, 1870-1890. Shield form with Columbia head profile in large oval superimposed upon

thirteen vertical bars and uniting band, light vaseline and golden amber, lgth. 11 1/2 inches, wdth. 9 1/2 inches; (several areas of roughness around rim, vaseline example has two 1 inch fissures starting at nose of profile). “American Historical Glass” by Bessie M. Lindsey pg. 71 and 72 This is the same Columbia profile used on the Morgan silver dollar coin. $300-600

84. Burmese Lily Vase, Mount Washington Glass Company, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1885-1900. Circular pedestal foot attached to a tall flaring body, rosy pink shading to yellow, tooled ruffled rim - ground pontil scar, ht. 12 1/8 inches. Similar to “Mt. Washington Art Glass Plus Webb Burmese Identification & Value Guide” by Betty B. Sisk pg. 22, bottom right Beautiful form and size. Fine condition. $300-600

85. “I. Thompson” Freeblown Stippled Rolling Pin, America, 1840-1860. Rolling pin form with crimped ends, dense olive amber (black), pontil scar, lgth. 15 inches; (light exterior usage wear). An early item with unusual decoration. $200-400

86. Freeblown Globular Bottle, probably Midwest America, 1800-1830. Pale blue green, applied round collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 9 1/4 inches. Wonderful overall condition. Appealing early form. $400-800

87. Masonic Arch - Frigate And “Franklin.” Historical Flask, Kensington Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (professionally cleaned with remaining interior and exterior wear). GIV-34 Very strong mold impression. Fine condition. $200-400

88. “Griffith Hyatt & Co. / Baltimore” Handled Whiskey Jug, probably a Baltimore glasshouse, Baltimore, Maryland, 1840-1860. Bulbous form with flattened label panels and applied handle, brilliant yellow green, applied square collared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 7 1/4 inches; (1/2 inch chip from mouth edge behind upper handle attachment). Similar to H #493 Heavy whittled texture, wonderful color and numerous bubbles make this a beautiful example. $400-800


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89. Freeblown Bowl, probably a Mid-Atlantic glasshouse, 1800-1830. Cylindrical flaring from base to rim, deep aquamarine, tooled flared rim - pontil scar, ht. 2 1/2 inches, rim dia. 5 5/8 inches, base dia. 3 inches; (rim interior has two open bubbles , the largest being 1 inch in length). Similar in form and construction to P pg. 15, right Purchased from George Austin on 5/12/65 for $30.00. Wonderful early form. Ex George S. McKearin collection. $300-600

90. “Turkish Wine / Goodwin & Edgerly / New York” Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Square with beveled corners, brilliant olive yellow, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base, ht. 10 1/8 inches; (applied top has been

replaced with one of a similar color, a two inch interior bubble is missing most of its cover glass, professionally cleaned). Outstanding bright color. Very crude and bubbly. Rare. $200-400

91. “E. Waters / Troy. NY” Master Ink Bottle, America, 1840-1860. Cylindrical with fluted shoulders, aquamarine, applied flared mouth - pontil scar, ht. 6 5/8 inches; (1/8 inch chip with surrounding 3/8 inch bruise on mouth edge). Similar to C #774 With the exception of the mouth problem, this is an eye appealing example. $400-800

92. Double Eagle Historical Flask, Louisville Glass Works, Louisville, Kentucky, 1840-1860. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, quart. GII-31 An excellent example with no wear. Fine condition. $250-500

93. Cathedral Pickle Bottle, America, 1845-1860. Square with beveled corners and fluted shoulders and indented label panels, light blue green, applied outward rolled mouth - iron pontil mark, ht. 11 3/4 inches. Z pg. 453 top left Retains period cork stuck in neck. Fine condition. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the museum’s collections fund. $400-800

94. “Fine Old Rye / Whiskey / (Portrait Of Pretty Woman) / Geo. E. Doolittle & Co. / Detroit, Mich.” Label Under Glass Wicker Covered Whiskey Bottle, America, 1860-1880. Cylindrical, medium yellow amber bottle with multicolored label, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base, ht. 11 5/8 inches; (cover glass of label has two 2 inch cracks). Unusual and attractive. Bottle in fine condition. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the museum’s collections fund. $200-400

95. “Royal / Italian Bitters / Registered / Trade Mark / A.M.F. Gianelli / Genova” Bitters Bottle, Canada, 1870-1890. Tall tapered cylindrical form, medium pink amethyst, applied square collared mouth - smooth base, ht. 13 3/8 inches. R/H #R-111 Outstanding bright color with many bubbles. Listed as scarce. Fine condition. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the museum’s collections fund. $750-1,500

96. Anchor And “Baltimore / Glass Works” - Phoenix And “Resurgam” Historical Flask, Baltimore Glass Works, Baltimore, Maryland, 1860-1870. Medium orange amber, applied double collared mouth - smooth base, pint; (potstone in the base has two 1/4 inch legs and surface bruise). GXIII-54 Very strong mold impression. Crude whittled glass. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the museum’s collections fund. $750-1,500

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