Columbia Eagle

potstone · Feb 15, 2010

I'm putting identification stickers with a little information on the base of my flask. I keep trying to find information on this G1-121
Columbia Eagle flask. My McKearins book states glass works
of manufacture unknown. There is also the letters B&W on the
back of the flask. Does anybody have any updated information
on the origin of manufacture and what the letters B&W stand
for? Thanks, Greg

potstone · Feb 15, 2010

Back of flask

sandchip · Feb 16, 2010

Man, I feel like I should know, but don't, but I figure that Mike or Jeff should be able to tell you. One sho'nuff beautiful piece of glass.

potstone · Feb 16, 2010

Thanks Jimbo, There are other forms of the Columbia Eagle
that are contributed to Kensington Union works. The B&W
letters on the back maybe a clue; Possible mold maker.
The G1-121 and the G1-122 form flask don't seem to
have much back ground information available. I was
hoping that some one could make an educated guess.
I was also hoping that someone may know of any shards
of glass that were dug on any old glass house sites that
were from the G1-121/122 mold. That would be a great lead.
I am open for any type of idea or guess. Greg

Road Dog · Feb 16, 2010

They state unknown here as well.
http://www.glswrk-auction.com/148.htm

earlyglass · Feb 16, 2010

Greg,

I am at work (away from my references) so I may end up showing my ignorance reagrding these beautiful flasks. They were produced at the Kensington Glass factory, probably circa 1830s. There are a few different Columbia molds, and although none of them are common, this one is the easiest to acquire. I have had two of these in the past, both in aqua, and they sold for between $425 and $550 range. If in color, a GREAT bottle! As far as I can remember, there was no reference to the origin of the B&W. There is a taller, slender version of the Columbia that is embossed "Kensington" (GI-117) which has always been a very attractive flask as well, especially in a nice deep lavender color! I wish!!

Mike

cobaltbot · Feb 16, 2010

Greg, very nice flask, I would be thrilled to own such as that. I only own one historical flask and didn't pay them alot of attention before except for the drooling as they are way out of my bottle budget but digging pieces of them lately has got me very interested in learning all about them. Mike here is the base of the one you mentioned in light not dark lavender. But like you said, if only!!!!! *sigh*

earlyglass · Feb 16, 2010

Now that is certainly a shard worth keeping! I have seen these flasks come in outstanding colors... and any of these deep colors would command huge money, possibly even into the six-figure range. It is a classic historical flask that is on collectors "most desirable" list!

kungfufighter · Feb 16, 2010

There have been a surprising number of shards and even a few whole examples excavated/found in the Fells Point area of Baltimore...

potstone · Feb 16, 2010

Thats some good information, If manufactured in the Baltimore
region, it may explain the form difference from the Kensington flask. I think the key to this mystery is the B&W. I wish there was
more information on the mold makers themselves. They were
artist also when you think about it. I'm not saying the B&W is
the mold maker, but it's an avenue to follow. I am going to look
through my books on the western glass houses and see
if any owner partnerships have names that may fill the mystery gap.

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