LOT OF 4: BITTERS AND UTILITY BOTTLES

Collection of Four Glass Bottles, Including Two Drake’s Plantation Bitters, Dr. Flint’s Quaker Bitters and an Early Utility Bottle. Includes two amber Drake’s Plantation Bitters bottles, an early dark olive utility bottle, and an aqua Dr. Flint’s Quaker Bitters bottle. The first Drake’s example is executed in light amber glass and embossed “ST. DRAKES / 1860 / PLANTATION / X / BITTERS / PATENTED 1862.” The second is in deep amber glass and similarly embossed “ST DRAKES / 1860 / PLANTATION / X / BITTERS / PATENTED 1862,” with protective felt dots applied to the bottom corners. Both exhibit scattered light surface scratching, rubbing, minor handling wear, and expected manufacturing irregularities including bubbles, waviness, striations, and mold imperfections; the deep amber example additionally exhibits small flea bites along the upper lip edge. Also included is a C. 1790–1820 early glass wine or utility bottle, formed in dark olive-amber glass with tall cylindrical body, rounded shoulder, elongated neck and collar mouth. Exhibits numerous scattered bubbles and manufacturing irregularities throughout, with light surface scratching and wear consistent with age and use. Completing the lot is a C. 1875–1885 Dr. Flint’s Quaker Bitters Bottle, Providence, Rhode Island, in aqua glass of rectangular form with rounded shoulders and applied mouth. Embossed “DR. FLINT’S / QUAKER BITTERS” and “PROVIDENCE R.I.” to the side panels. Glass exhibits scattered bubbles and manufacturing irregularities, with surface scratching and general wear consistent with age and use.

Condition: (Very Good).

Item Dimensions: Largest: 2 - 3/4" x 3" x 10 - 1/2".