Winter 2026 Auction (January 23, 2026 7:00 AM PT - February 01, 2026 7:00 PM PT)

1860s. Here is the second variant of the Empire soda with the D&M slugged out. This is the initial mold of this variant that dates to the mid 1860s. The second mold has a slightly different letter placement and lacks the peen marks in the center of the embossing. This example is a beautiful deep color, almost sapphire blue with a good dose of whittle.