Tag Archives: Skinner

Dr. Wood’s Sarsaparilla & Wild Cherry Bitters

Dr. Wood’s Sarsaparilla & Wild Cherry Bitters 07 April 2014 (R•11.12.15) Here is a nice and early, aqua, Dr. Woods Sarsaparilla & Wild Cherry Bitters from New York City. For the most part, the brand was sold throughout New York State … Continue reading

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Found some Charles Gardner pieces Out Pickin’

Hi Ferdinand, Please read below before you view the pictures. I was out pickin’ today and scored two amazing items; both Charles Gardner Collection pieces. They are not bottles, but items I think may be a bit more rare. I … Continue reading

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Dr. Morgan’s Great American Herb Tonic – Philadelphia

Ferdinand: I’ve always been curious as to the provenance of the Great American Herb Tonic bottle I acquired back in 1972 from a Skinner auction. It has the same form as the Golden Bitters bottle, as evidenced by the photos … Continue reading

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The Charles & Jane Aprill Blue Gallery

The Charles & Jane Aprill Blue Gallery 01 June 2012 (R•030817) You can be sure of two things when you come across a picture from the collection of Charles and Jane Aprill from New Orleans. The first is that the … Continue reading

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Figural Pig Series | Berkshire Bitters

BERKSHIRE BITTERS | AMANN & COMPANY  | CINCINNATI, O Berkshire Pigs 16 May 2012 (R•090516) (R•110816) Berkshire pigs are a rare breed of pig originating from the English county of Berkshire. Herds of the breed are still maintained in England by … Continue reading

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