Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

June 15, 2023: Americana - Glass

Thu, Jun 15, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 355

GI-96 FRANKLIN - DYOTT PORTRAIT / HISTORICAL FLASK

Estimate: $100 - $200
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GI-96 FRANKLIN - DYOTT PORTRAIT / HISTORICAL FLASK, light amethyst, quart, embossed "BENJAMIN FRANKLIN" on obverse, "T. W. DYOTT, M.D." on reverse, "ERIPUIT COELE FULMEN. SCEPTRUMQUE TYRANNIS" and "KENSINGTON GLASS WORKS PHILADELPHIA" on edges, plain mouth, rough pontil mark. Kensington Glass Works, Philadelphia, PA. 1818-1833. 8" H.
Literature: McKearin/Wilson - American Bottles & Flasks, p. 547.

Condition

Mouth with small underfill and minor bruise to inner rim, upper shoulder with a clamshell bruise off a bubble that does not break the surface, probably as made.

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From the collection of Joe Butewicz, South River, NJ.