Summer 2026 Auction (August 07, 2026 7:00 AM PT - August 16, 2026 7:00 PM PT)

Circa 1850s, 9 5/8", iron pontil. An incredibly rare and desirable pepper sauce. Virtually all known examples of the Keyhole pepper sauces have been found in California. These bottles are known in aqua, green, and olive amber, with this beautiful green example displaying excellent eye appeal. This bottle has light whittle and a fully intact iron pontiled base. There are some substantial chips on the lip of the bottle, see photos. While not perfect, it remains an important rarity that any serious food bottle collector should consider. Jeff Wichmann Collection.