Category Archives: Auction News

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

Heckler Auction 89 GII-8 Eagle Medallion Historical Flask

Posted on 7 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

This wonderful Historical Flask sold in the March 2010 Heckler 89 Auction. The listing is as follows: Eagle – Medallion Historical Flask, early Pittsburgh District, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. 1820-1840. Brilliant olive yellow, sheared mouth – pontil scar, pint; (1/4 inch shallow … Continue reading →

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Heckler sells General Jackson Eagle Portrait Flask in Auction 90

Posted on 7 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Norman Heckler announced on their web site the sale of an extraordinary General Jackson | Eagle Flask in their Auction 90. The auction listing is as follows… GI-66   General Jackson. ” And Bust – “J.R. / Laird. S.C. Pitt.” … Continue reading →

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Glass Works Auctions

Posted on 7 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Probably the most prolific Antique Bottle and Glass Auction House is conducted by Jim and Janice Hagenbuch and his Glass Works Auctions. They are based out of East Greenville, Pennsylvania. He is nearing his 100th Auction!

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Pole Top Discoveries – Glass Discoveries Auction House

Posted on 7 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Ray Klingensmith has expanded big time from conducting the best Insulator Auctions to conducting Bottle and Glass Auctions with Glass Discoveries. Ray’s write-up from his site notes that Pole Top Discoveries and Glass Collector Services are owned and operated by Ray … Continue reading →

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American Glass Gallery

Posted on 7 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

One of the newer players in the Glass auction business is John Pastor who heads up American Glass Gallery. John R. Pastor has been a collector, dealer, auctioneer and appraiser of antique bottles, flasks, and related glass for more than … Continue reading →

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American Bottle Auctions

Posted on 7 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jeff Wichmann, the amazing bottle auctioneer stationed in Sacramento, California changed his American Bottle Auctions web site and image in 2010. Jeff was instramental in getting me started. An all-around great guy, I consider him my good friend. Jeff’s write-up … Continue reading →

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New Look for Heckler

Posted on 7 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

If you haven’t noticed, Norman Heckler has changed their look and operational presence. Their web site, auctions and show appearance has jumped up to the top of the list when it comes to being an auctioneer and dealer in Antique … Continue reading →

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North American Glass – Fruit Jar Auction Source

Posted on 6 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

If you are looking for Fruit Jars and related information I suggest you connect with Greg Spurgeon who directs North American Glass. I signed up and receive email notes for all his auctions which are primary centered around Fruit Jars. There are other … Continue reading →

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C H Atwoods – Neat Bitters Bottles with Fluted Necks

Posted on 5 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

C. H. Atwood – Neat Bitters Bottles with Fluted Necks Atwood’s Quinine Tonic Bitters 05 April 2011 (R•081818) (R•090719) The C. H. Atwood bottles do not get much attention because they are not embossed with the word “bitters”. This doesn’t concern me … Continue reading →

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CD 726 Insulator tops Pole Top Discoveries 64 Auction

Posted on 5 April 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

This beautiful and sexy piece of glass is a CD 726 Insulator that sold for big dollars in the recent Pole Top Discoveries Auction #64 conducted by Ray Klingensmith. Ray wrote it up as follows: Lot #227 ….. CD 726 ….. … Continue reading →

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