OLEAN BITTERS

[AlleganyDigger]

I have a bitters bottle here from the town I was born in. I don't really know much about it, and would love to learn as much as possible. Looks 1880's, but I'm not sure. Looks deep amber, but I'm not sure. Don't know the value, or if any have ever sold online or at auction. I would really like to know the glasshouse, and a little more about Dr. Whitney and the ingredients. Any help, large or small, greatly appreciated.Ron (7 1/4" tall) DR WHITNEYS / BITTERSOLEAN.N.Y. / U.S.A [attachment=jkghkig.JPG][attachment=iop.JPG]

 

[AlleganyDigger]

Base and neck. [attachment=Capturedfgn.JPG] [attachment=Capturevc.JPG]

 

[RIBottleguy]

Nice bottle! Listed at $300-400 in Warmans, but I'm not sure how accurate their guide is. An expert on bitters would know more.

 

[2find4me]

From Warman's Bottle Guider. Whitney's / Bitters - Olean, N.Y. / U.S.A., Amber, 7-1/4", semi-oval form, smooth base, tooled lip, extremely rare form, American 1885-1895.............$300-400. In Antique Bottle Trader it is valued between $200-300.

 

[andy volkerts]

from Ring-Ham.....oval amber, tooled top extremely rare. lettering vertical on either side of sunken panels. price in 1999........$75.00-125 dollars, but I am sure it is much higher now, hang onto it if you can............Andy

 

[AlleganyDigger]

Thanks! BTW, I'm gonna hang on to this one. Ron

 

[Macaco]

Good bottle! That one is a keeper.

 

[glass man]

VERY NICE!! JAMIE!!