Category Archives: Historical Flasks

Historical Flask News and Stories

The SAXE Collection – Glass International Auction 24

Posted on 7 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

The SAXE Collection – Glass International Auction 24 07 March 2012 When I was at the Baltimore Antique Bottle Show this past weekend I had the opportunity to meet a wonderful fellow named John E De Caro (Medford, New Jersey) with … Continue reading →

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G1-15 Historical Flask in Clear Flint Glass

Posted on 6 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

[In from collector Socrates Necklas, based on a story I heard about at the Baltimore Antique Bottle Show this past weekend] Hi Ferdinand, Here are some pictures of the G1-15 in clear flint glass. There is info in the book … Continue reading →

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Some Information on New England and Midwestern Pitkin Flasks

Posted on 16 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Some Information on New England and Midwestern Pitkin Flasks 16 February 2012 *Post amended 21 February 2012 with Dana Charlton-Zarro information and Dave Maryo image. * Post amended 09 April 2012 with additional Pitkin Ruins image of archway. Jeff Noordsy (visit … Continue reading →

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Three Killer Historical Portrait Flasks close at Heckler Last Night

Posted on 2 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

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, … Continue reading →

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Aqua GI-85A Lafayette / Liberty Historical Flask

Posted on 28 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I like it when collectors send me pictures and information about an exciting piece of glass. Thanks Michael for sharing. Good day sir, I was introduced to your website a while back and have found it to be a very … Continue reading →

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Stoddard Glass – Updated Information from Michael George

Posted on 12 January 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Updated information provided by Michael George based on an exhibit he organized called “New Hampshire Glassmakers”. The Dr. Townsends bottle pictured in the post: Embossed DR TOWNSEND’S SARSAPARILLA ALBANY N.Y. Sand Pontil 17 Rivets Dark Amber is noted. I thank Mike George for … Continue reading →

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Liking this Color for a Lafayette/Masonic Historical Flask

Posted on 18 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Lot #94 LAFAYETTE/MASONIC. GI-89 Half-pint, 6 ½”. 1815-30. Pontil. Another bottle from the West Virginia cache, this is an unusual light to medium green and entirely outside the standard olives or ambers. We’ve seen a fair amount of Lafayette flasks … Continue reading →

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34th Annual 49er Bottle & Antique Show a Huge Success!

Posted on 4 December 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

This show in Auburn, California is called “The Best of the West” and I can truly say, it is a bottle and antique show that really fits the bill. Old Town Auburn is as charming of a place that could … Continue reading →

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Pictures at an Exhibition – Noordsy Gallery

Posted on 9 November 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Jeff and Holly Noordsy Dealers Specializing in the Sale of Antique Bottles, Antique Glass and Period Decorative Arts 09 November 2011 (R•033119) Jeff was kind enough to send Peachridge Glass more Noordsy window shots which are posted below. In my … Continue reading →

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Some real standouts in the Heckler McCandless Session II

Posted on 23 October 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

It is looking like Historical Flask prices continue to dominate the news in recent sales and auctions. The pieces are dominating the bidding. The well run Heckler | Thomas McCandless Collection: Session II auction was no exception. I’ve posted a … Continue reading →

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