New England Torpedo Soda

[KentOhio]

Hi, this was at an auction yesterday. I didn't go, and didn't see it in person, but I know it's a very early New England torpedo soda. Does anyone know the specific glass works that made it, a specific age range, and what it's worth? I know American Glass Gallery sold one not too long ago but don't have the catalog. It must be one of the coolest sodas out there.

 

[tigue710]

wow, excellent bottle... these are sometimes refereed to as baby bottles and were supposedly used as nursers. I cant answer any of your questions though, I can speculate though. Coventry CT, early 19th century, 2-3 grand?

 

[RIBottleguy]

What Matt said, that's a bottle worth taking a day off of work just to have a chance to bid on it!

 

[lil digger]

wow that is cool, just think some guy coulda won that thing for 5 bucks.......[]

 

[FitSandTic]

American glass galley auction #8 item 181 estimate was $400 to $800 bidding ended at $600. I would agree with tigue on the Coventry attribute as well. Nice find!

 

[KentOhio]

Thanks for looking that up. I didn't realize American Glass Gallery past auctions and results are all viewable online.

 

[JOETHECROW]

ORIGINAL: KentOhio

Hi, this was at an auction yesterday. I didn't go, and didn't see it in person, but I know it's a very early New England torpedo soda. Does anyone know the specific glass works that made it, a specific age range, and what it's worth? I know American Glass Gallery sold one not too long ago but don't have the catalog. It must be one of the coolest sodas out there.

How cool is that?