Tag Archives: Glass Works

Yerba Buena Bitters – A San Francisco Strap Flask

Yerba Buena Bitters – A San Francisco Strap Flask 29 March 2012 (R•041417) (R•053019) I was looking at the prices realized in the latest Glass Works Auction 94 that closed on 19 March 2012 and was reminded of Lot #211. … Continue reading

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Sulphide Marbles or Figural Marbles

[from Marbles Galore] Sulphides, or figure marbles, are large translucent marbles manufactured in Germany from the mid-19th century up until the 1930s. Usually 1 1/2″ or more in size, they always feature a figure encased in the center, which early … Continue reading

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Boys in Glass Houses – Taking on the Mannerisms of Men

Boys in Glass Houses – Taking on the Mannerisms of Men 07 February 2012 (R•090115) As I sometimes contently watch my grandson Nicholas (9 years old this month) playing his video games, riding his ATV and taking on the challenges … Continue reading

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September Auction Round-Up

As most of you probably have figured out, Bottle Auctions happen in groups. Well the long hot summer is nearing an end and the heat and bottle drought is over except in Texas. I thought I would round-up the auctions … Continue reading

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Eagle – Eagle Historical Flask

Wow it’s been HOT in Texas and all over Central US. Looks like this heat wave is moving East! Glass Works Auction #92 is aptly named ‘Summer Sizzler’. This brilliant yellow flask sure tames the heat with its spectacular appearance! The … Continue reading

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Young Collectors: A Look at the Future of Our Hobby

John Pastor has done it again with an outstanding issue of Antique Bottle & Glass Collector. In particular, the cover design and the related story on Young Collectors in the May 2011 issue,  presents a subject we all talk about … Continue reading

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Amethyst Indian Queen Found in Seattle

Back in April 2010, an interesting find occurred in Seattle, Washington. A fellow named Niel Smith found an extremely rare coloration of a Brown’s Indian Queen. According to Niel in a email that was circulated, ‘This bottle was found at … Continue reading

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London Medicated Health Restorer – Baltimore

London Medicated Health Restorer – Baltimore 13 April 2011 David Kyle from Thousand Oaks, California was the winner of the London Medicated Health Restorer bottle (pictured below) which was Lot 163 in Glass Works Ides of March Auction 91 this … Continue reading

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C H Atwoods – Neat Bitters Bottles with Fluted Necks

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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