DUFFY CRESCENT SALOON
Figural Pig Series | Duffy Crescent Saloon Figural Pig Bottle
19 May 2012
Now here is a figural pig bottle that I do not possess and would very much like to add to my “pig pen”. The rare “pig bottle” embossed DUFFY (on banner) / Embossed Rooster / CRESCENT (inside crescent moon / SALOON / 204 / JEFFERSON STREET / LOUISVILLE / KY that have been found in amber, clear, aqua and cobalt blue glass are most likely products of either Kentucky Glass Works or Southern Glass Works. They do not carry a glasshouse marking to show where they were produced, but the approximate years they could have been made points to one of these two factories. Only one example of the cobalt pig has so far been found and showed at an auction in Indiana. Read more: Louisville Glass Factories of the 19th Century – Part 3 by David Whitten
There are some absolutely stunning examples of this highly detailed figural pig that have sold in auctions in past years. I have pictured a few below for comparison. I find it interesting that the mouths are unfinished on such detailed bottles.
Figural Pig, DUFFY (on banner) / Embossed Rooster / CRESCENT (inside crescent moon / SALOON / 204 / JEFFERSON STREET / LOUISVILLE / KY, circa 1880 – 1900 – GreatAntiqueBottles.com
Figural Pig, DUFFY (on banner) / Embossed Rooster / CRESCENT (inside crescent moon / SALOON / 204 / JEFFERSON STREET / LOUISVILLE / KY, circa 1880 – 1900 – GreatAntiqueBottles.com
Figural Pig, DUFFY (on banner) / Embossed Rooster / CRESCENT (inside crescent moon / SALOON / 204 / JEFFERSON STREET / LOUISVILLE / KY, circa 1880 – 1900 – GreatAntiqueBottles.com
Aqua Duffy Saloon Figural Pig Bottle, American, ca 1878-79, made by either the Kentucky Glass Works, Louisville, Ky., or the Southern Glass Works. In deep aquamarine with molded hooves, ears and facial details, and with a rooster on a crescent moon and Crescent Saloon/214 Jefferson Street/Louisville/KY, long smooth base and rough sheared lip; 7.625″ long x 3.25″ high. Ex Dr. Burton Spiller Collection, Ex Jim Cope Collection – Cowan’s Auctions
Aqua Duffy Saloon Figural Pig Bottle, American, ca 1878-79, made by either the Kentucky Glass Works, Louisville, Ky., or the Southern Glass Works. In deep aquamarine with molded hooves, ears and facial details, and with a rooster on a crescent moon and Crescent Saloon/214 Jefferson Street/Louisville/KY, long smooth base and rough sheared lip; 7.625″ long x 3.25″ high. Ex Dr. Burton Spiller Collection, Ex Jim Cope Collection – Cowan’s Auctions
Aqua Duffy Saloon Figural Pig Bottle, American, ca 1878-79, made by either the Kentucky Glass Works, Louisville, Ky., or the Southern Glass Works. In deep aquamarine with molded hooves, ears and facial details, and with a rooster on a crescent moon and Crescent Saloon/214 Jefferson Street/Louisville/KY, long smooth base and rough sheared lip; 7.625″ long x 3.25″ high. Ex Dr. Burton Spiller Collection, Ex Jim Cope Collection – Cowan’s Auctions
Aqua Duffy Saloon Figural Pig Bottle, American, ca 1878-79, made by either the Kentucky Glass Works, Louisville, Ky., or the Southern Glass Works. In deep aquamarine with molded hooves, ears and facial details, and with a rooster on a crescent moon and Crescent Saloon/214 Jefferson Street/Louisville/KY, long smooth base and rough sheared lip; 7.625″ long x 3.25″ high. Ex Dr. Burton Spiller Collection, Ex Jim Cope Collection – Cowan’s Auctions
Amber Duffy Saloon Figural Pig Bottle, American, ca 1878-79. An amber Duffy Saloon figural pig bottle made by either the Kentucky Glass Works, Louisville, Ky. or the Southern Glass Works. In molded amber glass with hooves, ears and facial details, with a rooster on a crescent moon and Crescent Saloon/214 Jefferson Street/Louisville/KY, long smooth base; ht. 3.5, lg. 8 in. Descended in family who purchased in the 1930s. Condition: Rough sheared lip – Cowan’s Auctions
Amber Duffy Saloon Figural Pig Bottle, American, ca 1878-79. An amber Duffy Saloon figural pig bottle made by either the Kentucky Glass Works, Louisville, Ky. or the Southern Glass Works. In molded amber glass with hooves, ears and facial details, with a rooster on a crescent moon and Crescent Saloon/214 Jefferson Street/Louisville/KY, long smooth base; ht. 3.5, lg. 8 in. Descended in family who purchased in the 1930s. Condition: Rough sheared lip – Cowan’s Auctions
Amber Duffy Saloon Figural Pig Bottle, American, ca 1878-79. An amber Duffy Saloon figural pig bottle made by either the Kentucky Glass Works, Louisville, Ky. or the Southern Glass Works. In molded amber glass with hooves, ears and facial details, with a rooster on a crescent moon and Crescent Saloon/214 Jefferson Street/Louisville/KY, long smooth base; ht. 3.5, lg. 8 in. Descended in family who purchased in the 1930s. Condition: Rough sheared lip – Cowan’s Auctions
Amber Duffy Saloon Figural Pig Bottle, American, ca 1878-79. An amber Duffy Saloon figural pig bottle made by either the Kentucky Glass Works, Louisville, Ky. or the Southern Glass Works. In molded amber glass with hooves, ears and facial details, with a rooster on a crescent moon and Crescent Saloon/214 Jefferson Street/Louisville/KY, long smooth base; ht. 3.5, lg. 8 in. Descended in family who purchased in the 1930s. Condition: Rough sheared lip – Cowan’s Auctions
Figural Whiskey Pig, “DUFFY (motif of rooster on crescent moon) / CRESCENT / SALOON / 214 / JEFFERSON STREET / LOUISVILLE / KY.”, (Denzin, DUF-21), Kentucky, ca. 1865 – 1875, deep bluish aqua figural pig, 7 3/4” long, rough sheared mouth. A slight in manufacturing underfill exists on a rear foot near the testicles. Found in shades of amber, like lot 13, clear glass and on rare occasions, aqua. How rare? It’s been 12-years since we auctioned the last one! Gene Heisey Collection – Glass Works Auctions
Amber Duffy Saloon Figural Pig Bottle, American, ca 1880-81, made by either the Kentucky Glass Works, Louisville, Ky., or the Southern Glass Works. In deep amber with molded hooves, ears and facial details, and with a rooster on a crescent moon and Crescent Saloon/204 Jefferson Street/Louisville/KY, long smooth base and rough sheared lip. Retains traces of original gilding on moon; 7.625″ long x 3.25″ high – Cowan’s Auctions
Amber Duffy Saloon Figural Pig Bottle, American, ca 1880-81, made by either the Kentucky Glass Works, Louisville, Ky., or the Southern Glass Works. In deep amber with molded hooves, ears and facial details, and with a rooster on a crescent moon and Crescent Saloon/204 Jefferson Street/Louisville/KY, long smooth base and rough sheared lip. Retains traces of original gilding on moon; 7.625″ long x 3.25″ high – Cowan’s Auctions
Amber Duffy Saloon Figural Pig Bottle, American, ca 1880-81, made by either the Kentucky Glass Works, Louisville, Ky., or the Southern Glass Works. In deep amber with molded hooves, ears and facial details, and with a rooster on a crescent moon and Crescent Saloon/204 Jefferson Street/Louisville/KY, long smooth base and rough sheared lip. Retains traces of original gilding on moon; 7.625″ long x 3.25″ high – Cowan’s Auctions
Figural Whiskey Pig, “DUFFY (motif of rooster on crescent moon) / CRESCENT / SALOON / 204 / JEFFERSON STREET / LOUISVILLE / KY.”, (Denzin, DUF-22), Kentucky, ca. 1865 – 1875, golden yellow amber shading to a darker amber in the head figural pig, 7 5/8” long, rough sheared mouth. Pristine perfect, lacking any trace of wear or stain, as nice as any we’ve seen! Gene Heisey Collection – Glass Works Auctions
Figural Whiskey Pig, “DUFFY (motif of rooster on crescent moon) / CRESCENT / SALOON / 204 / JEFFERSON STREET / LOUISVILLE / KY.”, (Denzin, DUF-22), Kentucky, ca. 1865 – 1875, golden yellow amber shading to a darker amber in the head figural pig, 7 5/8” long, rough sheared mouth. Pristine perfect, lacking any trace of wear or stain, as nice as any we’ve seen! Gene Heisey Collection – Glass Works Auctions
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Another case of bottle envy concerned the Blue Pig, a one-of-a-kind creation that held whiskey bottled by Duffy’s Crescent Saloon. Only a handful of these particular pig-shaped bottles exist in any color, but this brilliant cobalt color was unique, and Van Brocklin was highly skeptical it was genuine. After months of inquiring to a man in Indiana, he finally came face-to-face with the Blue Pig, which the potential seller had encased in bubble wrap in a cooler. “You could see the color so intensely,” Van Brocklin said. “I was going ‘Oh, man.’ I really didn’t believe it until I saw it.” And, of course, he bought it. The neck and opening of the bottle are on the pig’s rear end, meaning people drank from the pig’s butt. “It’s absolutely one of the best bottles I’ve ever owned,” Van Brocklin said.
DUFFY CRESCENT SALOON / LOUISVILLE figural pig, which is unique in cobalt blue – Ralph Van Brocklin
Ralph Van Brocklin in front of some great bottles including his cobalt blue Duffy Saloon figural pig – Southeast Bottle Club 2005
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I wanted to call your attention to a characteristic on the Duffy pigs that some of you may have missed. There are two seperate addresses used: 204 and 214 Jefferson Street. Does anyone have an explanation?
I own an amber, a clear and an aqua and if I could convince Ralph that his cobalt is not near as valuable as he believes then that would be the first grouping of all four Duffys. Wishful thinkling!!!
Bob Ferraro
That is interesting about the addresses Bob. I had forgotten that you had your three pigs. Wouldn’t it be great to add the cobalt blue as you note.
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