Lot # 73 - Vintage Sun-Purple Amethyst Glass Bottle Collection

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 23-Jun-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 30-Jun-2026 8:12:00 PM
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Description :

An exquisite 15-piece collection of vintage and antique glass bottles, showcasing a beautiful spectrum of sun-purpled amethyst coloration. A notable feature of this curated lot is how the purple tint varies distinctively across each individual bottle, ranging from a delicate, barely-there lavender hue to a rich, deep violet. This natural variation beautifully illustrates the unique amount of manganese in each historical glass batch and its individual exposure to natural sunlight over the decades.

The assortment features a fascinating variety of historical shapes, sizes, and functions, with several pieces featuring prominent embossed text and maker branding. Notable markings include:

  • "Borden's Malted Milk" on a large square bottle with its original cork stopper

  • "Richard Hudnut New York" (celebrated historic American cosmetics and fragrance house)

  • "Waw-Waw" (historic sauce/condiment bottle)

  • "Quality"

  • Additional historical utility markings, registration marks, and patent lettering across other select pieces.

The lot also includes various apothecary and medicine vials, long-neck flavoring or extract bottles, a screw-top utility jar, and delicate miniature perfume or sample vials. Perfect for serious glass collectors, historical displays, or vintage decor.

Condition Report: Items are in good vintage condition consistent with age and historical use. Expect typical surface wear, light interior residue or cloudiness on select pieces, and minor manufacturing bubbles common in antique glass. No major chips or structural cracks observed upon initial inspection.


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