Old West & Native American Auction
Lot 1422:
Description
A fantastic example of a late 19th or very early 20th century clear glass whiskey bottle, it is a highly collectible piece of American advertising and liquor history. The bottle is a slender, decanter-style form with a faceted stopper-style lip/top. The front is clearly marked with white enameled paint, “pyroglazed” to the bottle that reads: “HOLBROOK & DEPUTY” over “WHISKEY.” This type of glass decoration is classic for the era, designed to stand out on a bar or shelf. Before individually labeled bottles existed for retail sale, manufacturers provided bar-service and display bottles to taverns which bore the name of the whiskey’s producer or distributor. Once the contents used, the bottles were refilled from a barrel. This practice took place from the mid 1800s up until the early 1900s. The bottle shows some typical light shelf wear and surface scuffs consistent with its age. There are no chips or cracks, and the glass remains clear. The lettering is largely intact with minor, expected wear. Please see photos for overall condition and markings. H 11.25″, W 3.50”.
From the Saloon Display in Donley’s Wild West Town Museum.
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