norman c. heckler & company auction 100: flasks from the lane collection & art glass

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Norman C. Heckler & Company

The Warren C. Lane, Jr., Esquire Collection of Historical Flasksand

19th Century Art Glass featuring the Dr. Gary and Arlette Johnson Collection

Auction 100 Bidding Begins October 7, 2012

Closing October 17, 2012


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Reference KeyReference initials and numbers used in the descriptions of this catalog refer to the following publications:

AG Antique Glass and Bottles, Willy Van den Bossche, 2001.AP Glass In Early America, Arlene Palmer, 1993. B Western Whiskey Bottles, R. E. Barnett, 1991.Barret Bennington Pottery and Porcelain, Richard C. Barret, 1958.B/K The Glass Industry in Sandwich, Raymond Barlow and Joan Kaiser, 1989.C Ink Bottles and Inkwells, William Covill, 1971.D American Sarsaparilla Bottles, John DeGrafft, 1980.Du Collector’s Guide to Poison Bottles, Roger Durflinger, 1973.G (Flasks) American Bottles & Flasks (PartVIII), Helen McKearin and Kenneth Wilson, 1978.G (Blown Three Mold) American Glass (Chapter VI), George S. and Helen McKearin, 1941.H American Bottles in the Charles B. Gardner Collection, Norman C. Heckler, 1975.JT Whiskey Bottles Of The Old West, John L. Thomas, 2002.K Poison Bottle Workbook, Rudy Kuhn, 1988.KW New England Glass & Glassmaking, Kenneth M. Wilson, 1972.L The Red Book of Fruit Jars, No. 9, Douglas M. Leybourne, Jr., 2001.Lee American Glass Cup Plates, Ruth Webb Lee and James H. Rose, 1948.LRB The Complete Book of Lightning Rod Balls, Mike Bruner and Rod Krupka, 1995.McK American Glass, George S. and Helen McKearin, 1941.MtW1 Mt. Washington & Pairpoint Glass, Volume I, Kenneth M. Wilson, 2005.MtW2 Mt. Washington & Pairpoint Glass, Volume II, Kenneth M. Wilson and Jane Shadel Spillman, 2011.MW American Bottles & Flasks and Their Ancestry, George McKearin and Kenneth Wilson, 1978.N Great American Pontiled Medicines, Frederick Nielson, 1978.Na Barber Bottles with Price, Robert Namiat, 1977.NCH The Blaske Collection of American Flasks, Norman C. Heckler, 1983.NCH II The Blaske Collection: Part II, Norman C. Heckler, 1983.Neal Pressed Glass Salt Dishes of the Lacy Period 1825-1850, L. W. and D. B. Neal, 1962.P The Glass Gaffers of New Jersey, Adeline Pepper, 1971.PG Pittsburgh Glass, Lowell Innes, 1976.PME Pontil Medicine Encyclopedia (Second Edition), John Odell, 2007.R/H Bitters Bottles, Carlyn Ring and W. C. Ham, 1998.RD Understanding Antique Wine Bottles, Roger Dumbrell, 1983.RH Collecting Barber Bottles, Richard Holiner, 1986.T Collectors Guide to Saratoga Type Mineral Water Bottles, Donald Tucker, 2006.TH Two Hundred Years Of American Blown Glass, Helen and George McKearin, 1949.U Collectible Character Bottles, Authur Umberger, 1969.Z Ketchup, Pickles, Sauces, Betty Zumwalt, 1980.

- The dash is generally used to indicate that the descriptions are on opposite sides of the bottle or flask./ The slash is used to indicate that the descriptions are on different lines or surfaces of the bottle.

Auction 100The Warren C. Lane, Jr., Esquire Collection of Historical Flasks

and

19th Century Art Glass featuring the Dr. Gary and Arlette Johnson Collection

Auction Start Date: October 7, 2012 at 9:00 A.M. Eastern TimeAuction Closing Date: October 17, 2012 at 10:00 P.M. Eastern Time

Preview by appointment: August 25, 2012 ~ October 16, 2012

Copyright Norman C. Heckler & Company 2012All Rights Reserved

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The Warren C. Lane, Jr., Esquire Collection

CONDITIONS OF SALE - AUCTION 100

1. Absentee Auction: The items in this auction will be sold at unreserved absentee auction, closing date October 17, 2012.

2. Descriptions: Heckler has made every attempt to describe correctly the property being sold. Descriptions are guaranteed to be accurate as regards authenticity, age, condition, and measurements to within one-fourth inch, as represented in this auction. When describing damage, we may choose not to list exterior wear or manufacturer’s flaws that, in our opinion, do not significantly detract visually or monetarily from the value of the item. The Auctioneers reserve the right to make corrections and provide additional information at any time during the sale.

3. Preview : Items may be viewed by appointment at our offices from August 25, 2012 through October 16, 2012. 4. Bidding Procedure: Bidding on an item may be done in one of five ways: 1. Internet bidding, 2. Telephone bidding, 3. Submitting bids by Fax, 4. Bids submitted by email (valid only if bid is confirmed by Heckler), 5. Bidding by postal mail (we urge you to send your mail bids as early as possible).

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The Warren C. Lane, Jr., Esquire Collection of Historical Flasks

From left to right: Lot 3, Lot 43, and Lot 8

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1. “Lafayette” And Bust - “De Witt Clinton” And Bust Portrait Flask, Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1824-1825. Light yellow olive, sheared mouth - tubular pontil scar, pint; (somewhat weakened impression, exterior high point wear, 1/4 inch hairline fissure at the top of the neck). GI-80 Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $1000-2000

2. “Lafayette” And Bust - “De Witt Clinton” And Bust Portrait Flask, Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1824-1825. Olive yellow, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (several 1/4 inch hairline fissures around a large bubble to the right of “Lafayette” and a flat 1/4 inch chip on the letter “t”). GI-81 Fine color, good condition. Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $2000-4000

3. “Lafayette” And Bust - “De Witt Clinton” And Bust Portrait Flask, Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1824-1825. Yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (some minor exterior high point wear). GI-82 Fine condition, extremely rare. Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $10000-20000

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4. “Lafayette” And Bust - Masonic Arch And Emblems Portrait Flask, Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1824-1825. Brilliant yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (a 1/2 inch horizontal hairline fissure at base, mold seam roughness). GI-83 Exceptional example in mold definition and color. Very rare. Ex Robert Mebane collection, Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $3000-6000

5. “Lafayette” And Bust - Masonic Arch And Emblems Portrait Flask, Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1824-1825. Yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (a somewhat weakened impression, small shallow bubble burst over the letter “f” in “Lafayette”). GI-84 Fine condition, beautiful color, very rare. Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $7500-15000

6. “Lafayette” And Bust - French Liberty Cap And Pole Portrait Flask, Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1824-1825. Yellow amber with an olive tone, sheared mouth - tubular pontil scar, pint; (pinhead sized base flake). GI-85 Fine condition, somewhat unusual heavier weight and color for this particular mold, strong embossing. Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $1200-2400

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7. “Lafayette” And Bust - French Liberty Cap And Pole Portrait Flask, Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1824-1825. Yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint. GI-86 Fine condition with very light exterior high point wear, strong embossing, a fine example. Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $750-1500

8. “Lafayette” And Bust - French Liberty Cap And Pole Without Stars Portrait Flask, Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1824-1825. Light yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (some minor exterior high point wear). GI-87 Beautiful color, fine condition, extremely rare. There remains a partial label on the Liberty Cap side that says in part, “Composition For All Complaints / Sold At No. 79 Main Street Worcester, Mass.”. Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $10000-20000

9. “Lafayette” And Bust - Masonic Arch And Emblems Portrait Flask, Mount Vernon Glass Works, Vernon, New York, 1820-1830. Brilliant forest green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (exterior high point wear, two small open onion skin bubbles). GI-88 Beautiful and unusual clear color, fine condition, very rare. Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $5000-10000

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Iconic, first period historical flasks from Connecticut glass houses.


10. “Lafayette” And Bust - Masonic Arch And Emblems Portrait Flask, Mount Vernon Glass Works, Vernon, New York, 1820-1830. Medium to deep olive green with a yellow tone, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint. GI-89 Fine condition, strong embossing, good color, very rare. Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $4000-8000

11. “Lafayette” And Bust With Semi Wreath Of Laurel Leaves - Masonic Arch And Emblems With Thirteen Six Pointed Stars Surrounding The Arch, Herring Bone Ribbing At The Medial Rib Portrait Flask, the McKearin text suggests that there is a probability that this mold and bottle were from the Mount Vernon Glass Works, Vernon, New York, 1820-1830. Light apple green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (exterior high point wear particularly on the high portions of the bust). GI-89a Still the only known example, fine condition, strong embossing, a most unusual flask. Ex Robert Hall, ex Robert Mebane collection, Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $40000-80000

12. “Baltimore” And Monument - “Corn For The World” And Partially Shucked Ear Of Corn Historical Flask, Baltimore Glass Works, Baltimore, Maryland, 1860-1870. Peacock blue, applied short sloping collared mouth - smooth base, quart; (1/8 inch flattened chip at the base edge, 2 inch hairline fissure follows the circumference of the large shoulder bubble). GVI-4 Beautiful color, good condition, strong embossing. Ex Ruth Webb Lee collection, ex Dr. Charles Osgood collection, Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $10000-20000

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13. “Baltimore” And Monument - “Corn For The World” And Partially Shucked Ear Of Corn Historical Flask, Baltimore Glass Works, Baltimore, Maryland, 1860-1870. Brilliant yellow amber with an olive tone, applied short sloping collared mouth - smooth base, quart. GVI-4 Beautiful color, fine condition, strong embossing. Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $2500-5000

14. Washington - Taylor Portrait Flask, Dyottville Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1840-1860. Medium to deep yellowish olive, sheared mouth - tubular pontil scar, quart; (exterior high point wear particularly on the bust of Taylor). GI-43 Beautiful color, strong embossing, fine general condition. Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $3500-7000

15. Washington - Taylor Portrait Flask, Dyottville Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1840-1860. Turquoise with an amber lip, sheared mouth - tubular pontil scar, quart; (1/4 inch flat flake at base). GI-42 Beautiful color, good condition, strong embossing. An unusual color has been created by the lipping tool which must have had some amber or olive amber color on it. A very interesting looking lip. Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $1000-2000

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16. Washington - Taylor Portrait Flask, Dyottville Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1840-1860. Deep wine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, quart; (exterior high point wear particularly on the busts). GI-54 Gorgeous color. Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $3500-7000

17. Washington - Taylor Portrait Flask, Dyottville Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1860-1870. Brilliant tangerine puce, applied double collared mouth - smooth base, quart. GI-37 Beautiful color, strong embossing, fine condition. Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $4000-8000

18. Washington - Taylor Portrait Flask, Dyottville Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1860-1870. Brilliant medium green, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - smooth base, quart; (1/16 inch bruise on the underside of the collar, 1/8 inch flash at the top of the mouth, a manufacturer’s defect). GI-54 Beautiful color, strong embossing. Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $1000-2000

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19. Washington - Taylor Portrait Flask, Dyottville Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1840-1860. Cobalt blue, sheared mouth - tubular pontil scar, quart; (exterior high point wear particularly on the Taylor bust). GI-42 Beautiful color, strong embossing, generally fine condition. Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $4000-8000

20. Washington - Reverse Plain Portrait Flask, possibly Lockport Glass Works, Lockport, New York, 1840-1860. Bright clear green, applied round collared mouth - iron pontil mark, quart; (some very minor exterior high point wear). GI-47 Attractive vibrant color, strong embossing. Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $750-1500

21. “Baltimore” And Monument - “Corn For The World” And Partially Shucked Ear Of Corn Historical Flask, Baltimore Glass Works, Baltimore, Maryland, 1860-1870. Apricot puce, applied double collared mouth - smooth base, quart; (minor blemishes to include shallow bubble bursts and some exterior high point wear). GVI-4 Gorgeous brilliant color, fine condition, strongly embossed. Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $2500-5000

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22. Cornucopia - Cornucopia Pictorial Flask, probably Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1830-1850. Pale yellowish green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, one and a half pints; (two small flat flakes on top of the mouth, 1/2 inch hairline fissure at a potstone). GIII-3 One of the great flask rarities. Different motif, different shape, different size, extremely rare. Ex Paul Richards collection #145, Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $8000-16000

23. Cornucopia - Cornucopia Pictorial Flask, probably Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1830-1850. Olive amber, sheared mouth - pontil scar, one and a half pints; (some exterior high point wear). GIII-3 Another of these great rarities, one of two known examples. Fine condition. Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $15000-30000

24. Eagle And “J.P.F” - Cornucopia And “CONN.” Historical Flask, Pitkin Glass Works, Manchester, Connecticut, 1815-1830. Yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (1 3/4 inch crack from the top of the mouth through the shoulder toward the eagle’s head, 3/8 inch potstone crack in the corrugated ribbing). GII-57 One of the great Connecticut rarities. Crude but beautiful. A marked example from a famous early glass house. Strongly embossed, beautiful light color, one of those gutsy, rare, early and unusual forms. Ex Robert Mebane collection, Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $12000-24000

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Early Masonic and agriculture rarities from New England and New York state.


25. Washington - Taylor Portrait Flask, Dyottville Glass Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1840-1860. Yellow with an olive tone, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (slightly buffed portion at the top of the sheared lip). GI-56 An extremely rare color in a hard to find half pint mold, strong embossing. Ex Charles B. Gardner collection #1860, ex Robert Mebane collection, Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $2500-5000

26. “Wheat Price & Co Wheeling Va” And Bust - “Fairview / Works” And Glass Factory Portrait Flask, Fairview Glass Works, Wheeling, Virginia, 1825-1840. Light to medium blue green, sheared mouth - tubular pontil scar, pint; (embossing is slightly weakened in the upper portion of each panel, some exterior high point wear). GI-115 Great color, fine condition, a beautiful flask. This flask is known as the “short hair” because the length of the gentleman’s hair has been trimmed considerably and does not come to the shoulder. Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $10000-20000

27. “Wheat Price & Co Wheeling Va” And Bust - “Fairview / Works” And Glass Factory Portrait Flask, Fairview Glass Works, Wheeling, Virginia, 1825-1840. Deep bluish aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (some exterior high point wear). GI-116 Fine condition, good early rare bottle. This example is known as the “long hair” because the bust has shoulder length hair. Strong embossing, beautiful color. Ex Dr. Charles Osgood collection, Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $10000-20000

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28. “Rough & Ready” And Bust Of Taylor - Eagle Portrait Flask, early Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint. GI-76 Strong embossing, brilliant glass, fine condition. Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $3000-6000

29. “Baltimore” And Monument - “Corn For The World” And Partially Shucked Ear Of Corn Historical Flask, Baltimore Glass Works, Baltimore, Maryland, 1840-1860. Pale aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint. GVI-6 Strong embossing, brilliant glass, fine condition. Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $250-500

30. “Baltimore” And Monument - “Corn For The World” And Partially Shucked Ear Of Corn Historical Flask, Baltimore Glass Works, Baltimore, Maryland, 1840-1860. Olive green with a yellow tone, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (somewhat weakened embossing). GVI-7 Beautiful color, fine condition. Ex Edmund and Jayne Blaske collection, ex Robert Mebane collection, Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $5000-10000

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31. “The American System” And Steam Vessel With American Flag - “Use Me But Do Not Abuse Me.” And Sheaf Of Rye Historical Flask, probably Bakewell, Page, and Bakewell Manufacturers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Clear light green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint. GX-21 One of the great rarities in American historical flasks. This example is exceptional with strong embossing, brilliant color, great condition. Ex Dr. Charles Osgood collection, Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $15000-30000

32. Medallions And Diamond Diapering Decorative Flask, Pitkin Glass Works, Manchester, Connecticut, 1815-1830. Medium yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint. GX-25 An extremely rare flask, and probably the rarest of the Jared Spencer group. Beautiful color, fine condition, strong embossing. Ex Paul Richards collection, Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $100000-200000

33. Beads And Pearls With Diapering Pattern Decorative Flask, Pitkin Glass Works, Manchester, Connecticut, 1815-1830. Brilliant light yellow with an olive tone, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint. GX-26 Extremely rare. This may very well be the finest example. Good embossing, beautiful light color. Ex Edmund and Jayne Blaske collection #895, Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $40000-80000

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Important early Pittsburgh district historical flasks with cultural and political significance.


34. “Jared / Spencer” In A Medallion Above Diamond Diapering - “Manchester / Con.” In A Medallion Above Diamond Diapering Decorative Flask, Pitkin Glass Works, Manchester, Connecticut, 1815-1830. Light yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint. GX-24 One of the most sought after items in the flask group having been collected by the earliest collectors for a century or more and prized ever since. Good embossing, beautiful color, extremely rare. Ex Dr. Charles Osgood collection, Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $100000-200000

36. Concentric Ring Eagle - Concentric Ring Eagle Historical Flask, probably New England Glass Company, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1820-1830. Canteen shape with an eagle on both sides, brilliant light to medium yellowish green, sheared mouth - tubular pontil scar, one pint and two ounces to the bottom of the neck; (flat 3/4 inch shallow chip on the top of the mouth). GII-76a Brilliant color, strong embossing. Fine condition, the mouth flake being extremely shallow. Ex George S. McKearin collection, ex Edgar and Bernice Garbisch collection, Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $5000-10000

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35. Double Eagle Historical Flask, probably Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1815-1830. Ovoid form with vertical ribbing on the entire flask except for the eagle and medallion on either side, bright light green, tooled round collared mouth - pontil scar, pint. GII-144 Extremely rare, only two examples recorded, the other being at the Corning Museum of Glass. Strong embossing, beautiful bright clean color, fine condition. Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $75000-150000


We know of no finer assemblage of these rare and beautiful early flasks. Of paramount importance to the Lane collection is this colorful group of

New England Glass Company flasks, each of which appears to be blown in a different mold.



37. Concentric Ring Eagle - Concentric Rings Around “NG / Co.” Historical Flask, probably New England Glass Company, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1820-1830. Canteen shape with concentric rings encircling the eagle on one side and the lettering on the other, brilliant light to medium yellow green, tooled mouth - pontil scar, one pint and two ounces to the bottom of the neck. GII-77 Extraordinary in color, mold, and condition. Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $15000-30000

39. Eagle - Cornucopia Historical Flask, Pitkin Glass Works, Manchester, Connecticut, 1815-1830. Yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (an unusual 1/2 inch hairline fissure from a large potstone on the cornucopia side). GII-58 Good embossing, beautiful color, a good early Pitkin flask. Ex Edgar and Bernice Garbisch collection, Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $8000-16000

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38. Concentric Ring Eagle - Concentric Rings Around “NG / Co.” Historical Flask, probably New England Glass Company, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1820-1830. Canteen shape with concentric rings encircling the eagle on one side and the lettering on the other, bright yellow green with an olive tone and a decidedly olive mouth and neck, tooled mouth - pontil scar, 15 ounces, one ounce less than a pint to the bottom of the neck; (some high point wear on the eagle’s breast and olive branch). GII-77a Extremely rare, probably unique. Beautiful and unusual color, fine condition. Ex Norman C. Heckler & Company auction #82, March 2007, Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $25000-50000



40. Masonic Arch And Emblems - Eagle Historical Flask, possibly Keene Marlboro Street Glassworks, Keene, New Hampshire, 1815-1830. Dark yellow olive, applied sloping collared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (some mouth roughness on the inner surface of the applied mouth, exterior high point wear). GIV-14 variant with 29 bricks in the pavement as in the GIV-13a Most unusual with an extremely long neck. Crude Eagle and Masonic Emblems. Extremely rare, the only known example. Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $30000-60000

41. Crossed Keys Masonic Historical Flask, probably Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1815-1830. Olive yellow, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (3/4 inch horizontal manufacturer’s hairline fissure between the two uppermost star points). GIV-30 One of the great Coventry bottles. Extremely rare, beautiful color, strong embossing. Ex Sam Laidacker, ex Edmund and Jayne Blaske collection #574, Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $20000-40000

42. Eagle - Cornucopia Historical Flask, Pitkin Glass Works, Manchester, Connecticut, 1815-1830. Brilliant yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (1/4 inch manufacturer’s fissure in a lower corrugated rib). GII-58 Strong embossing, interesting crude Eagle and Cornucopia motifs, fine Pitkin flask, good color. Ex Sam Laidacker, ex Edmund and Jayne Blaske collection #378, Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $12000-24000

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43. Hourglass Masonic Flask, probably Coventry Glass Works, Coventry, Connecticut, 1815-1830. Yellow olive, sheared mouth - pontil scar, half pint; (some minor exterior high point wear, crudely tooled mouth). GIV-29 Fine condition, early rare flask. Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $10000-20000

45. “John Q. Adams.” And Bust - “J.T & Co” And Eagle Portrait Flask, probably John Taylor & Company Manufacturers, Brownsville, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Aquamarine, crudely sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (a somewhat weakened impression in the upper portions of each of the panels, some manufacturer’s mouth roughness). GI-62 Extremely rare and exceptional. Fine condition. Ex Dr. Charles Osgood collection, ex Charles B. Gardner collection, Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $35000-70000

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44. “North Bend” - “Tippecanoe” Historical Cabin Bottle, probably Mount Vernon Glass Works, Vernon, New York, circa 1840. Log cabin form, deep emerald green, applied sloping collared mouth with ring - tubular pontil scar, ht. 5 inches; (3/16 inch hole in the lower left corner of the “Tippecanoe” side). GVII-1 Extremely rare, handsome, and a beautiful color. Of the few examples known, most have some damage with the corner hole being the predominant damage noted. Often associated with a mold flaw. Ex Edmund and Jayne Blaske collection, Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $40000-80000



An extremely rare group of aquamarine figured flasks from several important early American glass houses.


46. “Wm. H. Harrison” And Bust - Cabin Portrait Flask, early Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Light bluish green, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (a flat 1/2 inch chip from the side of the mouth on the exterior, a 1/4 inch chip from the side of the mouth in the same area on the interior). GI-63 Extremely rare with perhaps only four examples known. This flask was made for Harrison’s 1840 presidential campaign. Ex George Austin collection, ex Jack Whistance collection, Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $30000-60000

47. “Hard Cider” With Flag, Cider Barrel, And Flower - Log Cabin Historical Flask, early Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Ice blue, sheared mouth - tubular pontil scar, pint. GX-22 Strongly embossed, strong color, fine example. Ex Dr. Charles Osgood collection, Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $10000-20000

48. “General Jackson.” And Bust - Floral Motif Portrait Flask, early Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Bright, clear, strong greenish aquamarine, sheared mouth - pontil scar, pint; (pinpoint flake on top of mouth). GI-68 Fine example, good color, strong embossing, very rare. Warren “Bud” Lane collection. $4000-8000

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Art Glass Selections from the Collection of Dr. Gary and Arlette Johnson Lots 100-125

100. Art Glass Vase, Mt. Washington Glass Company, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1891-1895. Crown Milano with multicolor ducks in flight decoration, cylindrical with two small reeded and curled handles, ht. 11 inches, greatest dia. 5 inches. Shape #518, exact item pictured MtW2 pg. 77 fig. 14-58 Extremely rare, good colors, beautiful example. $3000-6000

101. Art Glass Vase, Mt. Washington Glass Company, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1893-1895. Colonial Ware with multicolor dancing couple decoration, elongated oval form with two applied handles, and pedestal base, ht. 17 3/4 inches. Similar to MtW2 pg. 93 fig. 15-3 Rare, fine condition, beautiful design. $2500-5000

102. Art Glass Jardiniere, Mt. Washington Glass Company, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1891-1895. Crown Milano with multicolor pansy and pseudo-Oriental symbol decoration, cylindrical, ht. 6 3/4 inches, greatest wdth. 9 1/2 inches. Exact item pictured MtW2 pg. 62 fig. 14-17 Beautiful colors, fine condition, rare. $900-1800

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103. Art Glass Bowl, Mt. Washington Glass Company, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1888-1895. Royal Flemish with multicolor gold net pond lily decoration, bulbous form, ht. 4 1/4 inches, greatest dia. 6 inches. Exact item pictured MtW2 pg. 33 fig. 13-45 Rare, beautiful design, fine condition. $3500-7000

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104. Art Glass Vase, Mt. Washington Glass Company, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1888-1895. Royal Flemish with multicolor blackberry bead decoration, bulbous with curled out lips and cut out mouth, ht. 8 3/4 inches, greatest dia. 6 1/2 inches. Shape #593, exact item pictured MtW2 pg. 34 fig. 13-46 Extremely rare, beautiful colors, fine condition. $6000-12000

105. Art Glass Fruit Bowl Or Berry Dish, Mt. Washington Glass Company, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1888-1895. Royal Flemish bowl with multicolor chrysanthemum decoration, large shallow cylindrical bowl, Pairpoint silver base with a putto holding the bowl, ht. 16 inches, greatest dia. 10 1/2 inches; (some minor metal tarnish). Similar to MtW2 pg. 50 fig. 13-88 Rare, beautiful color and form. $7000-14000



106. Findlay Onyx Syrup, Dalzell, Gilmore and Leighton Company, Findlay, Ohio, circa 1889. Bulbous form with fluted neck, opalescent and colorless with platinum luster floral decoration, applied opalescent handle, plated metal closure, ht. 6 3/4 inches, greatest dia. 4 inches. Findlay onyx was produced only in the first half of 1889. Fine condition. $400-800

107. Findlay Onyx Tumbler, Dalzell, Gilmore and Leighton Company, Findlay, Ohio, circa 1889. Barrel form, pale yellow with harvest gold and orange floral decoration, overall ht. 4 3/4 inches, greatest dia. 3 inches. Rare. Findlay onyx was produced only in the first half of 1889. Fine condition, beautiful color. $700-1400

108. Findlay Onyx Mustard Pot, Dalzell, Gilmore and Leighton Company, Findlay, Ohio, circa 1889. Bulbous form, white with ruby/purple floral and leaf decoration, plated metal closure, overall ht. 3 1/2 inches, dia. 2 1/2 inches. Very rare. Findlay onyx was produced only in the first half of 1889. Stunning color, fine condition. Ex Horace J. Culbertson collection. $1000-2000

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109. Findlay Onyx Creamer, Dalzell, Gilmore and Leighton Company, Findlay, Ohio, circa 1889. Bulbous form with fluted neck and applied handle, pale orange cream with orange floral decoration, ht. 4 1/2 inches, greatest dia. 3 3/4 inches. Rare. Findlay onyx was produced only in the first half of 1889. Beautiful color and form, fine condition. $800-1600

110. Findlay Onyx Muffineer, Dalzell, Gilmore and Leighton Company, Findlay, Ohio, circa 1889. Bulbous form with fluted neck, opalescent with platinum luster floral decoration, plated metal closure, ht. 5 1/4 inches, greatest dia. 3 inches. Scarce. Findlay onyx was produced only in the first half of 1889. Fine condition. $300-600


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111. Art Glass Syrup Pitcher, Mt. Washington Glass Company, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1891-1895. Crown Milano with multicolor floral decoration, melon form, silver plated metal closure and handle, ht. 5 1/2 inches, greatest dia. 3 1/2 inches. Exact item pictured MtW2 pg. 69 fig. 14-34 Rare, beautiful design, fine condition. $900-1800

112. Art Glass Dresser Jar, Mt. Washington Glass Company, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1891-1895. Crown Milano with multicolor pansy decoration, bulbous melon form, ht. 2 3/8 inches, greatest wdth. 3 1/4 inches. Beautiful colors, fine condition. $500-1000

113. Art Glass Sugar Shaker Or Flower Holder, Mt. Washington Glass Company, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1891-1895. Crown Milano with multicolor floral decoration, mushroom form, ht. 2 7/8 inches, greatest dia. 5 1/8 inches. Form similar to MtW1 pg. 294 fig. 12-31 Interesting form, fine condition. $1000-2000

114. Art Glass Dresser Box, Mt. Washington Glass Company, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1891-1895. Crown Milano with multicolor floral decoration, bulbous melon shaped form, ht. 3 1/4 inches, greatest dia. 4 inches. Beautiful colors, fine condition. $1000-2000

115. Art Glass Creamer And Sugar, Mt. Washington Glass Company, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1891-1895. Crown Milano with multicolor and yellow floral decoration, generally rectangular with reeded handles, ht. 2 inches and 2 3/8 inches, overall wdth. 5 inches and 6 1/8 inches. Similar to MtW2 pg. 69 fig. 14-35 Rare, beautiful form and decoration, fine condition. $3000-6000

116. Art Glass Creamer, Mt. Washington Glass Company, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1891-1895. Crown Milano with multicolor pansy and psuedo-Oriental decoration, bulbous melon form, silver plated metal band with pour spout and handle, ht. 4 1/2 inches, greatest dia. 3 1/2 inches. Fine condition, good colors and form. $900-1800

117. Art Glass Dresser Box, Mt. Washington Glass Company, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1891-1895. Crown Milano with multicolor floral decoration, bulbous melon form, metal collar and handle, ht. 4 inches, greatest dia. 5 1/4 inches. Big, beautiful. Fine condition. $1200-2400

118. Art Glass Syrup Pitcher, Mt. Washington Glass Company, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1891-1895. Crown Milano with multicolor oak leaves decoration, bulbous melon form, silver plated metal closure and handle, ht. 5 1/2 inches, greatest dia. 3 3/4 inches. Exact item pictured MtW2 pg. 69 fig. 14-34 Stunning colors, fine condition. $900-1800

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119. Two Art Glass Items, a sugar shaker and a syrup jug, Mt. Washington Glass Company, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1891-1895. Crown Milano with multicolor floral decoration, cylindrical ribbed forms, metal closures and handle, ht. 5 7/8 inches and 7 1/4 inches, base dia. 2 1/2 inches and 2 3/4 inches. Beautiful designs, fine condition. $300-600

120. Lot Of Four Art Glass Salt Shakers, Mt. Washington Glass Company, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1891-1895. Opal Ware with multicolor floral decoration, tomato forms, metal caps, overall ht. 1 7/8 inches, greatest dia. 2 1/2 inches. Form similar to MtW1 pg. 289 fig. 12-17 Beautiful colors, fine condition. $500-1000

121. Art Glass Sugar Shaker, Mt. Washington Glass Company, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1891-1895. Opal Ware with multicolor leaf and floral decoration, egg form, metal cap, overall ht. 4 3/8 inches, greatest wdth. 3 1/4 inches. Form similar to MtW1 pg. 243 fig. 10-18 Fine condition, beautiful decoration. $250-500

122. Art Glass Salt, Mt. Washington Glass Company, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1894-1897. Opal Ware with enameled pink and multicolor floral decoration, chick form, metal chick head, overall ht. 2 1/4 inches, lgth. 2 1/2 inches. Form similar to MtW1 pg. 297 fig. 12-41 Rare, beautiful color and form, fine condition. $800-1600

123. Art Glass Salt, Mt. Washington Glass Company, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1891-1895. Crown Milano with multicolor floral decoration, beet form, metal cap, ht. 2 3/4 inches, greatest dia. 2 3/8 inches. Shape similar to MtW1 pg. 292 fig. 12-26 Fine condition, rare. $800-1600

124. Unusual Art Glass Mucilage Pot, Mt. Washington Glass Company, New Bedford, Massachusetts, circa 1895. Flint glass with multicolor floral decoration, beet form, chicken crowned cap and brush, overall ht. 4 inches, greatest dia. 3 1/2 inches. Exact item pictured MtW1 pg. 292 fig. 12-27 Extremely rare, interesting design, fine condition. $5000-10000

125. Art Glass Salt, Mt. Washington Glass Company, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1893-1900. Opal Ware with multicolor floral decoration, shell form, overall ht. 3 inches, greatest wdth. 2 5/8 inches. Form similar to MtW1 pg. 296 fig. 12-37 Rare, beautiful color and form, fine condition. $800-1600

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126. Art Glass Temple Jar With Lid, Mt. Washington Glass Company, New Bedford, Massachusetts, circa 1885. Burmese glass with extensive multicolor floral decoration and matching Burmese lid. Exact item pictured on pg. 50 in “Mt Washington Art Glass with Webb Burmese” by Sisk Fine condition. $500-1000

127. Art Glass Vase, Hobbs Brockunier & Co., America, circa 1886. Wheeling Peach Blow vase, gourd form, dark mahogany rim to butter cream yellow base, satin finish, ht. 10 1/2 inches, greatest dia. 5 inches. Fine condition. $500-1000

128. Art Glass Bowl And Plate, England, circa 1886. Triangular bowl with round plate, both with tightly crimped rims and crepe paper type air-trap pattern, rainbow mother of pearl with colorful rims fading to white in the middle of each piece, bowl ht. 2 5/8 inches, rim dia. 5 inches, plate dia. 7 inches; (bowl has three ash specks on the interior and plate has a speck, all from manufacturing). Fine condition. $400-800

129. Art Glass Vase, Vineland Flint Glass Works, America, circa 1924. Durand opal with blue and gold coil pattern, gold liner, polished pontil, ht. 9 3/4 inches, greatest dia. 4 3/4 inches. Shape #1900 Fine condition. $500-1000

130. Art Glass Compote, The Pairpoint Corporation, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1923-1925. Flambeau compote, cherry body decorated with silver overlay, clear bubble ball connecting body to black foot base, ht. 4 3/4 inches, rim dia. 8 inches. Similar to MtW2 pg. 293 Rare, fine condition. $300-600

131. Art Glass Vase, New England Glass Company, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1866-1888. Peach Blow (or Wild Rose) vase, lily form, tri-corner rim, deep raspberry rim to white base, matte finish, ht. 9 inches, rim dia. 4 inches, base dia. 3 1/2 inches. Stunning color, fine condition. $400-800

132. Art Glass Vase, Mt. Washington Glass Company, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1885-1895. Burmese glass with applied Burmese floral decoration, tri-corner ribbed vase form with applied poppy blossoms, ht. 5 1/4 inches, rim dia. 5 1/2 inches; (one blossom has a third of the blossom missing and one other blossom has a very tiny fleabite). Very rare shiny Burmese item with applied Burmese decoration. $400-800

133. Art Glass Vase, New England Glass Company, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1886-1888. Peach Blow stick vase, cup shape rim, dark rose rim to light rose base, ht. 9 inches, greatest dia. 4 1/2 inches. Exact item pictured in “Peach Blow Glass” by Billings pg. 72 Great color, fine condition. $400-800


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134. Art Glass Vase, Hobbs Brockunier & Co., America, circa 1886. Wheeling Peach Blow shoulder vase, cherry red rim to butter yellow base, creamy white interior, shiny or coral finish, ht. 4 1/2 inches, greatest dia. 4 1/2 inches. Fine condition. $500-1000

135. Art Glass Vase, The Pairpoint Corporation, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1910-1937. Flared rim vase, body has cut pattern, clear bubble ball connecting body to base, amethyst, ht. 9 1/4 inches, rim dia. 6 inches. Fine condition. $300-600

136. Art Glass Compote, The Pairpoint Corporation, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1917-1937. Rosaria compote, solid stem and wafer base, compote bowl has diamond quilted pattern, clear bubble ball connecting stem to base, polished pontil, ht. 7 1/4 inches, rim dia. 8 inches, base dia. 4 1/4 inches. Rare, fine condition. $300-600

137. Art Glass Compote, The Pairpoint Corporation, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1915-1925. Veneti, colorless with red and white twisted stem, ht. 6 1/2 inches, greatest dia. 7 1/2 inches, wafer base dia. 4 inches. Similar to MtW2 pg. 291 fig. 21-29 Fine condition. $300-600

138. Art Glass Creamer, New England Glass Company, Cambridge, Massachusetts, circa 1887. Shiny Peach Blow (or Wild Rose) creamer with applied loop ribbed handle, flat bottom form, dark rose rim to light rose base, polished pontil, ht. 2 7/8 inches, greatest dia. 3 3/4 inches. Fine condition. $300-600

139. Art Glass Vase, The Pairpoint Corporation, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1915-1937. Rolled rim vase, clear bubble ball connecting body to base, engraved with the Darlington pattern, cranberry cut to clear, ht. 11 inches, rim dia. 6 1/2 inches. Fine condition. $300-600

140. Art Glass Compote, The Pairpoint Corporation, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1930-1936. Compote with wave rim, cobalt blue and colorless swirl, ht. 5 inches, rim dia. 8 inches. Similar construction to MtW2 pgs. 304-306 Rare, fine condition. $300-600

141. Art Glass Biscuit Jar, Victorian amber window pattern glass with original metal bail and handle, multicolor floral enamel decoration, ht. 9 1/2 inches, greatest dia. 6 inches. Fine condition. $300-600


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