This auction features an great selection of both Western and Eastern bottles, including several pieces from the Jeff Wichmann Collection. Jeff was a passionate collector, respected auctioneer, and tireless promoter of the bottle hobby who found as much joy in helping others build outstanding collections as he did in expanding his own.
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Bidding opens Friday, August 7, and closes Sunday, August 16, at 7:00 PM Pacific. The 10 minute timer starts at 6:50 PM.
Additional photos can be viewed by clicking on any lot. New bidders should enter a complete shipping address when registering. Returning bidders may simply log in with their existing account. Need help accessing your account? Please contact us.
Bidding opens Friday, August 7, and closes Sunday, August 16, at 7:00 PM Pacific. The 10 minute timer starts at 6:50 PM.
De Halsey Patente Ink Bottle
Circa 1850s, 3" tall, 3 1/4" diameter, open pontil. A mysterious pontiled inkwell embossed "De Halsey" on one side and "Patente" on the reverse. Very little information appears to be known about this intriguing ink, and even its origin remains uncertain. While the form is consistent with mid-19th century American production, the use of the word "Patente" may suggest a European origin or influence. Regardless of its source, it remains an attractive and unusual embossed inkwell. This example is a pleasing yellow olive color with abundant whittle throughout the glass. Minor wear to the base and a couple of light scuffs to the body.
R.F. Ink
Circa 1840s-1850s, 2 1/2" diameter, 2" tall, open pontil. A scarce ink believed to be of French origin. This is an exceptional example in a light amethyst color and full of whittle. Jeff Wichmann Collection.
Harrison's Columbian Ink
Circa 1850-1860, 7", open pontil. A beautiful cobalt cylindrical Harrison's that is just loaded with whittle. Crude neck that leans with an offset top. One of the most iconic American ink bottles, prized for its rich cobalt color and wonderfully crude glass. A top example. Jeff Wichmann Collection.
Hover Phila Master Ink
Circa 1850s-1860s, 8 3/4", iron pontil. A strong strike with some light whittle in a nice rich color. A small 1/16" flake off the lower ring of the top.
Ink Bottle
Circa 1850s, 5 1/4", open pontil. A nice little ink with crude glass. Two minuscule flea bites off the lip.
Early Utility
Circa 1850s, 4 1/2", open pontil. Another early utility. In a deep olive with some whittle.
Umbrella Ink
1850s-1860s, 2 3/8" diameter, 2 1/2" tall, open pontil, rolled lip. A beautiful teal green umbrella with a crooked top. A shallow 1/8" crack in the base, see photos. Jeff Wichmann Collection.
Umbrella Ink
1850s-1860s, 2 1/4" diameter, 2 1/2' tall, open pontil, rolled lip. A medium blue umbrella with a crude lip and no issues. Jeff Wichmann Collection.
Umbrella Ink
1850s-1860s, 2 3/8" diameter, 2 1/2" tall, open pontil, rolled lip. An olive green umbrella with a solid dose of whittle. Overall in great shape with one or two minuscule pecks and a minor amount of exterior wear if you look hard enough. Jeff Wichmann Collection.
Umbrella Ink
1850s-1860s, 2 1/4" diameter, 2 1/2' tall, open pontil, sheared lip. An interesting off color umbrella in a color we'll call tobacco olive. Jeff Wichmann Collection.
Umbrella Ink
1850s-1860s, 2 1/8" diameter, 2 5/8" tall, open pontil, rolled lip. A dark puce umbrella that passes little light. Some whittle and crudity. Light exterior scuffing and a few light scratches, but nothing major. Jeff Wichmann Collection.
Umbrella Ink
Circa 1850s-1860s, 2 1/8" diameter, 2 1/4" tall, open pontil, rolled lip. An outstanding umbrella in a light pink peach color. Jeff Wichmann Collection.
Umbrella Ink
Circa 1850s-1860s, 2 3/8" diameter, 2 1/2" tall, open pontil, rolled lip. A medium puce umbrella dug by Jeff Wichmann and Mike Dolcini in West Sacramento many years ago. A fantastic color with some light crudity. Jeff Wichmann Collection.
Umbrella Ink
Circa 1850s-1860s, 2 1/4" diameter, 2 3/4" tall, open pontil, rolled lip. An interesting umbrella with an unusually long extended neck. A darker rootbeer puce with an interior birdswing. Jeff Wichmann Collection.
Umbrella Ink
Circa 1850s-1860s, 2 1/4" diameter, 2 1/2" tall, open pontil, rolled lip. An outstanding looking umbrella in a dark forest green color with crude bubbly glass. One crushed exterior bubble, about 1/16". Jeff Wichmann Collection.