Tag Archives: Mike McKillop

Tom Doligale collection of Colored Squares

Not to be Undone.. I recently did a post on some killer unembossed colored squares from the Mike McKillop (Roseville, California) collection. Read: I happen to collect unembossed applied top squares. Embedded in the post was a cryptic.”Tom Doligale..are you looking?” … Continue reading

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I happen to collect unembossed applied top squares

“I happen to collect unembossed applied top squares and knife edge flasks. The squares are ‘hands down’ the toughest to find, not sure why.” Hey Ferdinand, I am sorry that I didn’t get the chance to invite you over to see … Continue reading

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Yerba Buena Bitters – A San Francisco Strap Flask

Yerba Buena Bitters – A San Francisco Strap Flask 29 March 2012 (R•041417) (R•053019) I was looking at the prices realized in the latest Glass Works Auction 94 that closed on 19 March 2012 and was reminded of Lot #211. … Continue reading

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34th Annual 49er Bottle & Antique Show a Huge Success!

This show in Auburn, California is called “The Best of the West” and I can truly say, it is a bottle and antique show that really fits the bill. Old Town Auburn is as charming of a place that could … Continue reading

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Gotta Luv those Western Curved R’s

Incoming email and pics from Western Collector Mike McKillop…those Bay Rums are killer! Read more on Western Bitters News Hi Ferdinand, I thought you might like to see some of my western green curved R bitters. I believe that the … Continue reading

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