$500
Four Light Aqua Blown Molded Glass Flasks, America, early 19th century, the first, a quart flask, Dyotteville Glass Works, Philadelphia, (McKearin no. 37, GI-37), showing a profile bust of Washington with "THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY" above, the reverse with a profile bust of General Taylor with "GENERAL TAYLOR NEVER SURRENDERS," above; a pint flask (McKearin no. 121, GI-121), with Columbia on one side and an eagle on the reverse over the letters "B&W" in script; the third a pint scroll flask (McKearin no. 327,GIX-11a ?), (lip chips), the fourth a pint flask, possibly Louisville Kentucky Glass Works, (McKearin no. 146, GII-24), with an eagle and stars on both sides, ht. 7 7/8, 6 5/8, 6 7/8, 6 3/8in., respectively.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-02-19