| The bottle
on the right is another example of a Figural Bitters. It is a W. &
CO. / N.Y. Pineapple shaped bottle. These are from the early period of
the Figurals as they have a tubular open pontil scar on the base. The
bottle shown here is a Medium Amber in color.
The bottle on the left
is another BININGER liquor bottle, this one being a sort of JUG shape
with a very nice applied handle. The BININGER bottles are a category
unto themselves as they come in a wide variety of shapes and forms,
mostly in attractive shades of Amber. These are highly desirable bottles
and command a great deal of interest in the bottle collecting hobby. |
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The bottles
to the left are commonly known as case Gins. Gin, or Genever, was first
popularized in the Netherlands and was widely exported throughout the
world. It was a favorite with the early American settlers and when the
Colonies first started making glass, Gin bottles were among the first to
be produced. The bottle shown on the right is a relatively large example
of an American made Case gin being 11 1/2" tall and 4 1/2"
wide. It has a tubular open pontil and very thin Olive Green glass.
The bottle on the left
is a very pretty, somewhat scarce Emerald Green, probably Dutch made and
quite a bit newer than the other. These bottles were given their name as
they were made in a tapered square shape to more easily fit in cases
that were shipped over seas. |
