Three (3) killer Historical Portrait Flasks closed last evening at Session III of The Thomas McCandless Collection auction. Call backs are now. Look at the prices for these three top shelf specimens.
Lot: 183 Washington – Classical Bust Portrait Flask, Bridgeton Glass Works, Bridgeton, New Jersey, 1840-1860. Yellow with a topaz tone, sheared mouth – pontil scar, quart. GI-25 Unlisted and extremely rare beautiful color, strong embossing. An exceptional example. Ex Pardoe collection. Estimate: $10,000 – $20,000 Minimum bid: $5,000 Current Bid: $45,000
Lot: 183 Washington - Classical Bust Portrait Flask - Heckler
Lot: 183 Washington - Classical Bust Portrait Flask - Heckler
Lot: 183 Washington - Classical Bust Portrait Flask - Heckler
Lot: 195 Washington – Taylor Portrait Flask, Dyottville Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1840-1860. Ginger ale with apricot striations, sheared mouth – pontil scar, quart; (some weakening of the lettering above each of the busts at the shoulders, and some minor interior stain spots). GI-39 Fine condition, unusual and exceptional color. Rare. Ex Alan Coffman. Estimate: $5,000 – $10,000 Minimum bid: $2,500 Current Bid: $21,000
Lot: 195 Washington - Taylor Portrait Flask - Heckler
Lot: 195 Washington - Taylor Portrait Flask - Heckler
Lot: 195 Washington - Taylor Portrait Flask - Heckler
Lot: 217 Washington – Taylor Portrait Flask, Dyottville Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1840-1860. Medium to deep claret, applied sloping collared mouth – pontil scar, quart. GI-37 Beautiful color, strong impression. Ex George Austin collection.
Estimate: $5,000 – $10,000 Minimum bid: $2,500 Current Bid: $25,000
Lot: 217 Washington - Taylor Portrait Flask - Heckler
Lot: 217 Washington - Taylor Portrait Flask - Heckler
Lot: 217 Washington - Taylor Portrait Flask - Heckler
