Lot 14

Price Realized:  $28,080
“Lacour’s Bitters” – “Sarsapariphere” Figural Bitters Bottle
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Lot 14: “Lacour’s Bitters” – “Sarsapariphere” Figural Bitters Bottle, America, 1860-1870. Modified lighthouse form. Cylindrical with sunken side panels, bright grass green with a hint of lime, applied triple collared mouth-smooth base, ht. 9 inches. Reference: Bitters Bottles by Carlyn Ring and W.C. Ham, R/H #L-3. Clean and bright, handsome color, excellent condition. A rare figural bottle thought to have been manufactured in San Francisco, California. John Rieben collection.
Estimate: $20,000 - $25,000  Minimum bid: $10,000
Price Realized:  $28,080