$13,530
Ten Patent Medicine Bottles, America, 19th century, ht. to 9 3/8 in. Estimate $100-150 soda-form is embossed "Rodger & Weller Schenectady N.Y.," olive bottle is marked "Dr. Townsend/Sasparilla/Albany NY" on three sides, with minor scuffs and scratches, the green is "Dr. Clark N. York" to one side, and doesn't exhibit too much age or wear. There are stains and a chip to the collar of the Mother's Pet, rim chips and iridescence to Hough's Life Preserver, and rim flakes and a large base chip to the C.W. Merchant Chemist. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2018-03-15
