Category Archives: Auction News

Latest sales and stories for all the big glass auction houses.

Record Price Index – Keeping it in Perspective

Posted on 20 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The highest bid so far for the 1915 contour Coca-Cola Prototype bottle (read: 1915 Coca-Cola Prototype Bottle and Concept Sketch) is already at $65,000 and we have a little less than two (2) weeks to go with the auction ending live on … Continue reading →

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Glass Works Auction #93 – Woodgate’s Plantation Bitters makes its Appearance

Posted on 17 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Glass Works Auctions announces Absentee Auction #93  ~ The “Christmas Comes Early” Auction Closing Date: December 5th, 2011 Bidding Opens: November 21st Over 450 items being offered! Featuring: * Important English ‘black glass’ bottles from the Stanley Hooper Collection. * … Continue reading →

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Complete Set of Twelve Quilted Diamond Poisons + Stoppers, 1/2 oz to 1/2 gallon on eBay

Posted on 12 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Wow…look at this run of twelve cobalt blue quilted diamond Poison Bottles & stoppers! [eBay Listing reads] We hope you’ll like this phenomenal set of poisons. It is a complete set from 1/2 oz. to 1/2 gallon, including all the … Continue reading →

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1915 Coca-Cola Prototype Bottle and Concept Sketch

Posted on 8 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Dear Ferdinand, Thanks again for talking to me last week regarding our auction and your interest in posting it on your website. It’s now official. Below is our announcement: We are pleased to announce to you the auction of our … Continue reading →

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Rare & Choice Demijohns in American Glass Gallery Auction #7

Posted on 5 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Rare and Choice Demijohns [Reprinted from John Pastor’s American Glass Gallery Auction 7 running from 01 November 2011 thru 15 November 2011] Demijohn’s, the “giants” of the hobby, are impressive for their vast array of colors and forms as they … Continue reading →

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Swain’s Bourbon Bitters – A Strong Square

Posted on 3 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

C. H. Swain’s Bourbon Bitters 3 November 2011 John Pastor has a nice example of a C.H. Swain’s Bourbon Bitters in his current American Glass Gallery Auction #7. The bottle is written up as follows: “C.H. Swain’s – Bourbon – … Continue reading →

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More Lightning Rod Ball and Weathervane pictures from the Baier Collection

Posted on 1 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Extensive Lightning Rod/Weathervane Collection – Advertising & Collectibles I wrote a post earlier today about Sullivan Auctioneers and their Jim & Linda Baier Auction Listing. Read… LRB’s! – Sullivan Auctioneers – The Jim & Linda Baier Collection Here are some more nice cropped … Continue reading →

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LRB’s! – Sullivan Auctioneers – The Jim & Linda Baier Collection

Posted on 1 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Received a really interesting Auction poster from Sullivan Auctioneers. Have not heard of these folks. A little research shows a lot of farm equipment and land sale auctions. BUT…. look at all these really GREAT lightning rod balls, pendents and … Continue reading →

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Memphis or Bust! FOHBC 2011 Memphis National Show and Sale

Posted on 31 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

From the September – October 2011 issue of the FOHBC Bottles and Extras. This is a great magazine. Please become a member of the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors. Memphis or Bust! Ferdinand Meyer V

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American Glass Gallery Auction #7 Starts 01 November!

Posted on 29 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Profusely illustrated, hardcopy catalogs for Auction #7 consisting of 232 Lots of fine bottles, flasks and blown glass are still only $10.00 post-paid! This includes a post-auction prices realized list following the close of the sale. To order: American Glass Gallery
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