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1. "BRYANT'S - STOMACH BITTERS", (Ring/Ham, B-242), (Wichmann, pg. 38), California, ca. 1857 - 1862, olive-green, 8-sided, 14 1/4"h, improved pontil scarred base, applied ring mouth.
This bottle is in 'as found' condition. It was found years ago in the 'big dig' in San Francisco. It has a very light external haze and a few light scratches. A pinhead in size flake is off the outer edge of the lip.
These mentioned flaws are very trivial taking nothing away from its overall fine appearance. It is believed that only six or seven exist with several of them having notable damage. We checked the records. It's been 15-years since the last one sold at auction. Many California collectors believe it to be California's most important bitters bottle. Here is a rare opportunity to acquire one for your collection. Bill Ham Collection.
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| 28 | $ 54,000 |
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2. "BRYANT'S - STOMACH - BITTERS", (Ring/Ham, B-243), American, ca. 1865 - 1875, medium to deep grass green lady's leg form, 8-sided, 12 1/4"h, smooth base, applied double collar mouth.
Sparkling pristine 'attic' found condition. A tiny open bubble on the neck is strictly in-making and a tiny potstone disturbance in the shoulder is mentioned only for accuracy. Numerous tiny air bubbles can be seen throughout, and some attractive glass swirls are in the upper one-half. A number exist, mostly in various dug condition. This is one of the nicer ones and in a somewhat different shade of green. Ron Sieling Collection.
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| 8 | $ 4,750 |
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3. "KELLY'S / OLD CABIN / BITTERS - PATENTED / 1863 - KELLY'S / OLD CABIN / BITTERS - PATENTED / 1863", (Ring/Ham, K-21), New York, ca. 1863 - 1870, teal blue green cabin, 9 1/4"h, smooth base, applied tapered collar mouth.
A partial open bubble is on a log tip and some slight edge wear.
A number of Kelly's exist and as a mould is oftentimes considered to be the most desirable of all the cabin form bottles. A very high percentage are in the usual shades of amber, less in a yellow olive or dark olive color.
This is one of what is believed to be only two or three known examples in this highly desirable and sought after green coloration. Add this one to your collection and you have quite a nice 'brag' about bottle! This bottle was originally in the Bryan Grapentine Collection sold by American Bottle Auctions in 2007. Ron Sieling Collection.
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| 15 | $ 31,000 |
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4. "KELLY'S / OLD CABIN / BITTERS - PATENTED / 1863 - KELLY'S / OLD CABIN / BITTERS - PATENTED / 1863", (Ring/Ham, K-21), New York, ca. 1863 - 1870, dark olive amber (black) cabin, 9 1/4"h, smooth base, applied tapered collar mouth.
Pristine perfect like new condition! Bold impression and not even a trace of wear.
Here's another one of those rare and desirable colors that Kelly's are sometimes found in. Yes, it's dark but when held to the light, that wonderful olive coloration comes through. Ex. Bryan Grapentine Collection Ron Sieling Collection.
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| 8 | $ 4,500 |
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5. "CHAS. NICHOLS JR & CO. PROPS / LOWELL, MASS. / DR. CHANDLER'S / JAMAICA GINGER / ROOT / BITTERS", (Ring/Ham, C-127), Massachusetts, ca. 1875 - 1885, medium yellowish amber barrel, 9 3/4"h, smooth base, applied double collar mouth.
Pristine perfect 'attic' mint condition!
One of the great rarities in the world of barrel bitters! The last record of one being sold at auction was this bottle in 2007.
A sparkling beauty with a great provenance. Ex. Gardner, MacKenzie and Grapentine collections. Ron Sieling Collection.
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| 18 | $ 19,000 |
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6. "ST / DRAKE'S / 1860 / PLANTATION / X / BITTERS - PATENTED / 1862", (Ring/Ham, D-105), New York, ca. 1862 - 1875, light celery green 6-log cabin, 10"h, smooth base, applied tapered collar mouth.
Pristine perfect sparkling mint condition!
Extremely rare and highly desirable green color that is so light you can read a paper through it!
A remarkable bitters bottle from the famous Charles Gardner collection, a collection that contained a number of remarkable bitters bottles! Ex. Blake and Charles Gardner collections. (color plate XIII, #1005).
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| 12 | $ 11,000 |
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7. "THE FISH / BITTERS - W.H. WARE / PATENTED 1866", (Ring/Ham, F-46), Pennsylvania, ca. 1866 - 1875, yellow green figural fish, 11 5/8"h, "W.H. WARE / PATENT 1866" on a smooth base, applied ring mouth.
Pristine perfect condition, extremely bold impression and no trace of wear.
As nice as any we've sold and in a most impressive color! If you're looking to add a great example in the green coloration to your collection get your hooks into this one! Ron Sieling Collection.
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| 13 | $ 7,000 |
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8. "THE FISH / BITTERS - W.H. WARE / PATENTED 1866", (Ring/Ham, F-46), Pennsylvania, ca. 1866 - 1875, clear glass with a hint of amethyst figural fish, 11 1/2"h, "W.H. WARE / PATENT 1866" on a smooth base, applied ring mouth.
Pristine condition with only a 'touch' of gill wear.
A fine example with a great impression and rarely seen almost totally clear glass! Ex. Judge MacKenzie Collection. Ron Sieling Collection.
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| 4 | $ 3,250 |
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9. "BROWN'S / CELEBRATED / INDIAN HERB BITTERS - PATENTED / FEB 11. / 1868", (Ring/Ham, B-222), Pennsylvania, ca. 1868 - 1875, clear glass with a slight greenish tint Indian Queen, 12 1/4"h, smooth base, sheared and slightly ground but unfinished lip.
Perfect condition. Extremely bold impression and no trace of wear.
In the past we've sold several clear glass Queen's, one even had a hint of amethyst. If sitting alongside either of those you can easily see the color difference. This is an extreme rarity in a probably unique coloration. Miss this one and you may never get a chance to add one to your collection again. Ex. Judge MacKenzie and Bryan Grapentine Collections. Ron Sieling Collection.
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| 11 | $ 16,000 |
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10. "BITTERS / WILD CHERRY / (motif of a cherry tree) - BITTERS - BITTERS / H.P. HERB / WILD / CHERRY / BITTERS - BITTERS", (Ring/Ham, H-94), Pennsylvania, ca. 1885 - 1895, medium 7-Up green log-cabin, 8 3/4"h, smooth base, tooled mouth.
Some light content stain is of the type that can easily be professionally removed. Minor stain aside it is in perfect condition.
Oftentimes this mould can be under blown in the shoulder area leaving a weak impression. Not the case here as all the embossing is quite prominent. If you collect roped corner bitters this one is a "must have". The short 'squat' form is unique, and it's the only one you will find in this extraordinary eye pleasing bright green color. Ron Sieling Collection.
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| 12 | $ 5,500 |
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11. "WILLIAM ALLEN'S - CONGRESS BITTERS", (Ring/Ham, A-29), Vermont, ca. 1865 - 1875, rich emerald green color semi-cabin, 10 3/8"h, smooth base, applied tapered collar mouth.
Pristine perfect condition.
A stunning beauty in both color and quality of glass!
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| 5 | $ 1,800 |
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12. "1866 / DINGENS BROTHERS / BUFFALO, N.Y. - 1866 / NAPOLEON / BITTERS", (Ring/Ham, N-2.5), New York, ca. 1866 - 1875, medium yellowish amber with olive tone semi-cabin, 10"h, smooth base, applied double collar mouth.
Great impression and in pristine perfect condition.
From the same company that produced the popular "drum" form bottles but considerably rarer! Ron Sieling Collection.
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| 7 | $ 3,750 |
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13. "1834 / JOHN ROOT'S BITTERS - 1834 / BUFFALO, N.Y.", (Ring/Ham, R-90.4), New York, ca. 1860 - 1870, medium blue green semi-cabin,10 1/4"h, smooth base, applied double collar mouth.
Pristine perfect like new condition!
A bright, clean example with numerous tiny air bubbles. As nice as any you will find! Ron Sieling Collection.
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| 8 | $ 2,000 |
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14. "CANTEEN BITTERS / FOR ALL DISORDERS OF THE STOMACH - JOHN HART & CO / LANCASTER PA - CANTEEN BITTERS / FOR ALL DISORDERS OF THE STOMACH", (Ring/Ham, C-34), Pennsylvania, ca. 1875 - 18i5, deep bluish aqua with a hint of green, 9 7/8"h, smooth base, applied double collar mouth.
A tiny in-making mould removal flake is off a panel tip at the base.
A number exist in various shades of blue green, but less in this bluish color. Ex. Bryan Grapentine collection. Ron Sieling Collection.
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| 3 | $ 2,000 |
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15. "BOURBON WHISKEY / BITTERS.", (Ring/Ham, B-171), Massachusetts, ca. 1865 - 1875, medium smoky purple amethyst barrel, 9 1/2"h, smooth base, applied mouth.
Pristine perfect condition. Nice glass whittle and glass swirls throughout.
This is an extremely rare color for a Bourbon Whiskey Bitters, that presents itself as being more purple than amethyst. It has just the right amount of color density to display beautifully in any lighting. You won't find any better, and what a great addition to that color run of barrel bitters! Ron Sieling Collection.
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| 19 | $ 5,500 |
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16. "GREELEY'S BOURBON / BITTERS", (Ring/Ham, G-101), Massachusetts, ca. 1860 - 1870, medium topaz with a hint of puce barrel, 9 1/4"h, smooth base, applied mouth.
A tiny cluster of pinhead in size flakes are off the outer edge of the lip. Some glass whittle and tiny bubbles.
This is one of those "strange colors" that Greeley's Bitters are sometimes found in and the none detracting flaw takes nothing away from its eye appealing look. Ex. Chris Batsdorf Collection. Bob Sheffield Collection.
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| 14 | $ 850 |
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17. "GREELEY'S BOURBON / BITTERS", (Ring/Ham, G-101), Massachusetts, ca. 1860 - 1870, smoky pink puce barrel, 9 1/4"h, smooth base, applied mouth.
No trace of wear or scratches. A pristine 'right out of the mold' beauty! Ron Sieling Collection.
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| 14 | $ 1,800 |
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18. "HALL'S / BITTERS - E.E. HALL NEW HAVEN - ESTABLISHED 1842", (Ring/Ham, H-10), Connecticut, ca. 1860 - 1870, yellow with olive tone barrel, 9 1/4"h, smooth base, applied mouth.
Near perfect condition (a tiny edge of base flake appears to have been slightly polished).
As close to being pure yellow as any you will find and with that desirable olive tone.
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| 19 | $ 700 |
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19. "HALL'S / BITTERS - E.E. HALL NEW HAVEN - ESTABLISHED 1842", (Ring/Ham, H-10), Connecticut, ca. 1860 - 1870, orange amber barrel, 9 1/8"h, smooth base, applied mouth, part original label and neck foil.
Pristine perfect condition.
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| 14 | $ 325 |
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20. "OLD SACHEM / BITTERS / AND / WIGWAM TONIC", (Ring/Ham, O-46), New York, ca. 1860 - 1870, medium pink with amethyst tone barrel, 9 1/4"h, smooth base, applied mouth.
Pristine near perfect condition. Nice glass texture, bold impression and what a color!
Old Sachem Bitters were made in a wide array of colors. This color is exceptional, much better (and rarer) than the strawberry puce or red puce examples.
If you are looking to complete your color run and need a prime example in this color, this is it! Bob Sheffield Collection.
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| 23 | $ 7,000 |
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21. "OLD SACHEM / BITTERS / AND / WIGWAM TONIC", (Ring/Ham, O-46), New York, ca. 1860 - 1870, medium to deep reddish puce barrel, 9 1/2"h, smooth base, applied mouth.
Pristine perfect condition.
Extremely bold impression and not a trace of wear or scratches. Looks like it just came out of the mould!
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| 8 | $ 650 |
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22. "DR. C.W. ROBACKS / STOMACH BITTERS / CINCINNATI, O", (Ring/Ham, R-74), Ohio, ca. 1865 - 1875, medium to deep 'old' amber with olive tone barrel, 9 1/8"h, smooth base, applied tapered collar mouth.
Perfect condition.
A very unusual color for this classic Robacks barrel, and full of tiny air bubbles.
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| 7 | $ 375 |
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23. "ST / DRAKE'S / 1860 / PLANTATION / X / BITTERS - PATENTED / 1862", (Ring/Ham, D-8), New York, ca. 1862 - 1875, medium yellow with strong greenish tone 6-log cabin, 9 7/8 "h, smooth base, applied tapered collar mouth.
About perfect condition.
Nice glass texture and plenty of green mixed in with the yellow color. It's amazing how many attractive colors Drake's Plantation Bitters were made in. Ron Sieling Collection.
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| 20 | $ 2,300 |
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24. "ST / DRAKE'S / 1860 / PLANTATION / BITTERS - PATENTED / 1862", (Ring/Ham, D-103), New York, ca. 1862 - 1875, medium amber 6-log cabin, 9 7/8"h, smooth base, applied tapered collar mouth.
Some light roof peak wear, but no form of damage.
This is the scarce variant the lacks the letter "X" on the lower roof.
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| 6 | $ 210 |
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25. "ST / DRAKE'S / 1860 / PLANTATION / X / BITTERS - PATENTED / 1862", (Ring/Ham, D-108), New York, ca. 1862 - 1875, dark (almost black) pink amethyst 6-log cabin, 10 1/8"h, smooth base, applied tapered collar mouth.
Perfect to near perfect condition.
Extremely bold impression (you won't find a one nicer). Yes, it's dark, but under normal lighting decent color can be seen.
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| 15 | $ 1,100 |
