08-09-200908-09-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 9, 2009 11:00 AMCalender
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Three Glass Whiskey Flasks and Two Medicine Bottles

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$1,007$850
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2468Location: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 09, 2009 11:00AM

Description:

Three Glass Whiskey Flasks and Two Medicine Bottles, America, 19th century, an amber double eagle pint flask, an olive-amber double eagle half-pint flask, an amber double "Success to The Railroad" flask, (lip chip and cracked),a light aqua "SWAIM 'S PANACEA PHIL'A" medicine bottle with paper label, and a light aqua "JELLY OF POMEGANATE [sic] PREPARATE" medicine bottle, ht. 6-7 3/4 in.
Estimate $200-250

Riaroad flask- large lip chip with associated crack on side and a couple small losses; Swaim's- small losses to label edges, dried substance inside with residur to interior glass, Preparate bottle- sick.