rare 1/2 pint double eagle before/after

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RE: rare 1/2 pint double eagle at auction

The flask is item # 22 in John's auction www.americanglassgallery.com
John DID change the initial picture and added another, next to an aqua flask, so that really helped. You still can't make out the embossing very well, but it does have a starting bid, which is a big relief.
I think the writeup he did, is outstanding.
John has the flask with him at the Saratoga show, at this time.
Bill
 

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RE: rare 1/2 pint double eagle at auction

I vote for the tumble, as long as it isn't over tumbled. If you can "feel" that it was tumbled, that devalues it for me. I like them lightly tumbled, lightly enough to keep the pontil sharp, and keep any light scratches, or base wear.
Great bottle!
 

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Well, In one way, I'm a bit disappointed, as the flask only finished at $950.00, but on the other hand, it only cost the sweat off our backs and a tumbling deal, so i guess I should be happy. -grin-
It just goes to show you, a bottle can be extremely rare, but without some type of local appeal, wild color or shape, it can flounder.
I sure hope my bitters does much better.
Bill
 

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Any bump in price is a good thing. I really appreciate a lighter see through color like your flask, a very nice hue with a definite color. I do think a lot of flask collectors are looking for a deeper color, and I think that it hurt the final price. A very nice flask to dig.
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