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The first ten lots are aqua pontiled medicines from the Sidney Genius Collection. Each one is an exceptional example as nice as any we have seen. For those of you who are looking for the ultimate in perfection these ten represent just that!
1. “DR. PAREIRA’S - ITALIAN / REMEDY”, (Odell, pg. 273), New York, ca. 1850 - 1860, aqua, 5 3/8”h, open pontil, applied tapered collar mouth.
Pristine perfect condition, some glass whittle. One of only a small number of early medicines to use ‘Remedy’ in the embossing. A rare bottle, especially when found in this sparkling condition. Jonathan Pareira was a European physician, living in New York City. Sidney Genius Collection.
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| 20 | $ 450 |
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2. “DR. FROOD’S - PECTORAL / SYRUP - NEW-YORK”, (Odell, pg. 132), New York, ca. 1840 - 1860, aqua, 5 1/2”h, open pontil, applied single collar mouth.
Some in-making crazing lines are in the neck, otherwise in sparkling perfect condition. Dr. A. Foord, M.D. was established in Cazenovia, before moving to New York City. Sidney Genius Collection.
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| 3 | $ 90 |
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3. “DR. FROOD’S - PECTORAL / SYRUP - NEW-YORK”, (Odell, pg. 132), New York, ca. 1840 - 1860, aqua, 7 1/2”h, open pontil, applied tapered collar mouth.
Pristine perfect condition, highly whittled glass, and in the much rarer size. Sidney Genius Collection.
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| 22 | $ 750 |
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4. “N. WOOD / PORTLAND / ME”, (Odell, pg. 380), Maine, ca. 1840 - 1860, aqua, 7 3/8”h, open pontil, applied tapered collar mouth.
Pristine perfect condition, nice glass whittle. As nice as it gets! Bought at the Char Mar Bottle Shop. Sidney Genius Collection.
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| 1 | $ 150 |
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5. (Lot of 2), “DELIGHT’S / SPANISH LUSTRAL - PREPARED BY / J.C. WADLEICH”, (Odell, pg. 106), Lawrence, Massachusetts, ca. 1840 - 1860, aqua, 6” and 6 1/4”h, open pontils, applied tapered collar mouths.
Both are in perfect condition each having a different size embossing .Sidney Genius Collection.
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| 2 | $ 110 |
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6. “DR. PINKHAM’S / EMMENAGOGUE”, (Odell, pg. 280), American, ca. 1840 - 1860, bluish aqua, 6”h, open pontil, applied tapered collar mouth.
Pristine perfect condition, highly whittled glass, and in a somewhat deeper aqua color. Bought from Mike Stuckey in 1977.Sidney Genius Collection.
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| 11 | $ 180 |
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7. “PERRY’S - HUNGARIAN / BALM - FOR THE HAIR”, (Odell, pg. 277), Boston, Massachusetts, ca. 1840 - 1860, aqua, 6”h, open pontil, applied tapered collar mouth.
Pristine perfect condition, good glass whittle. One of the best! Sidney Genius Collection.
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| 8 | $ 160 |
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8. “N.L. CLARK & CO. - PERUVIAN - SYRUP”, (unlisted), American, ca. 1840 - 1860, bluish aqua, 8 3/4”h, open pontil, applied tapered collar mouth.
Pristine perfect, highly whittled glass, a real sparkler! Bought from an antique dealer in Maine. Sidney Genius Collection.
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| 25 | $ 600 |
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9. “TOMS, - RUSSIAN - LINIMENT”, (Odell, pg. 347), American, ca. 1840 - 1860, bluish aqua, 4 1/2”h, open pontil, applied tapered collar mouth.
Pristine perfect condition. Here’s a little cutie! Sidney Genius Collection.
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| 11 | $ 190 |
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10. “DR. FORSHA’S - ALTERATIVE / BALM”, (Odell, pg. 133), American, ca. 1840 - 1860, bluish aqua, 5 1/4”h, open pontil, inward rolled lip.
Pristine perfect like new condition! One of the best! Sidney Genius Collection.
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| 10 | $ 230 |
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11. “FOLGER’S - OLOSAONIAN - NEW YORK”, (Odell, pg. 131), New York, ca. 1840 - 1860, greenish aqua, 6 1/8”h, open pontil, applied tapered collar mouth.
Several in-making crazing lines in the neck just below the applied collar, otherwise a pristine sparkling highly whittled beauty! Sidney Genius Collection.
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| 1 | $ 90 |
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12. “R.E. WOODWARD’S - VEGETABLE - TINCTURE - SOUTH READING - MASS.”, (Odell, pg. 381), Massachusetts, ca. 1840 - 1860, aqua, 8-sided, 6”h, open pontil, applied tapered collar mouth.
Pristine perfect condition, good glass whittle, very eye appealing form. Sidney Genius Collection.
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| 10 | $ 450 |
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13. “G.W. MERCHANT / LOCKPORT / N.Y.”, (Odell, pg. 251), New York, ca. 1840 - 1860, medium blue green, 5 1/8”h, open pontil, applied tapered collar mouth.
Perfect condition. This is the variant that lacks the ‘X’ on the label panel. Bought from Marvin Story at the 1972 Columbus, Ohio bottle show. Sidney Genius Collection.
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| 9 | $ 160 |
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14. “BEAR’S / OIL”, (Odell, pg. 27), Ohio, ca. 1840 - 1860, aqua, 3”h, open pontil, inside rolled lip.
About perfect. Purchased from Dr. Sam Greer. Sidney Genius Collection.
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| 12 | $ 160 |
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15. “O.O. WOODMAN - FEVER CURE - NEW ORLEANS”, (Odell, pg. 380), Louisiana, ca. 1840 - 1840, pale aqua, 4 1/8”h, open pontil, inward rolled lip.
Light overall stain that could probably be removed, but no form of damage. Could be a rare one! Dug on 6th Street in New Orleans. Sidney Genius Collection.
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| 21 | $ 500 |
