bottlekid76
Well-Known Member
Hi all,
Well after seeing the excellent green Greeley's bottle that went through the American Glass Gallery auction that just ended, it sparked up my curiosity in the example I have vs. the one that sold. I welcome any comments that you may provide. I'd like to know how much of a comparison do you see in the two bottles as in color? Although I can't provide the high intensity lighting background that was very wonderfully photographed, hopefully you can still compare between the photos. To me the barrel that was auctioned shows a little more yellow to it, but I can't be sure that the brightness isn't washing some of the olive out? What do you think?
http://www.rtam.com/agg/cgi-bin/SHOWITEM.CGI
Lot 133
“Greeley’s Bourbon / Bittersâ€, America, 1860 – 1875. Light to medium clear olive green, barrel form, applied square collared mouth – smooth base, ht. 9 ¼â€, perfect! R/H #G101. A spectacular piece, perhaps the finest known example of a Greeley’s barrel in terms of color and condition. A rare, outstanding color having virtually no amber or smoke tone as is typically encountered. Pictured in “A Treasury of American Bottles,†p.9. Provenance: Ex. Dr. Burton Spiller collection.
Note; here is your chance to own what is undoubtedly one of the finest examples of a Greeley’s barrel with tremendous eye appeal, outstanding color, clarity and condition!
Current Bid: $ 6,500 (15 Bids)
Well after seeing the excellent green Greeley's bottle that went through the American Glass Gallery auction that just ended, it sparked up my curiosity in the example I have vs. the one that sold. I welcome any comments that you may provide. I'd like to know how much of a comparison do you see in the two bottles as in color? Although I can't provide the high intensity lighting background that was very wonderfully photographed, hopefully you can still compare between the photos. To me the barrel that was auctioned shows a little more yellow to it, but I can't be sure that the brightness isn't washing some of the olive out? What do you think?
http://www.rtam.com/agg/cgi-bin/SHOWITEM.CGI
Lot 133
“Greeley’s Bourbon / Bittersâ€, America, 1860 – 1875. Light to medium clear olive green, barrel form, applied square collared mouth – smooth base, ht. 9 ¼â€, perfect! R/H #G101. A spectacular piece, perhaps the finest known example of a Greeley’s barrel in terms of color and condition. A rare, outstanding color having virtually no amber or smoke tone as is typically encountered. Pictured in “A Treasury of American Bottles,†p.9. Provenance: Ex. Dr. Burton Spiller collection.
Note; here is your chance to own what is undoubtedly one of the finest examples of a Greeley’s barrel with tremendous eye appeal, outstanding color, clarity and condition!
Current Bid: $ 6,500 (15 Bids)
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