How about this great colored western blown medicine. How many are known, less than six ? How many mint examples ? Half green, half shades of puce ?
Advertised from 1864 through March of 1865.
Dr. Parker was a native of New York and moved to San Francisco in 1852 where he operated as an apothecary until 1866.
Advertised from 1864 through March of 1865.
Dr. Parker was a native of New York and moved to San Francisco in 1852 where he operated as an apothecary until 1866.
I personally consider the Parker's as the number two western medicine behind the Dr. Bowen's. I have only seen one Parker's in green and I am not sure if it is mint or repaired. I know of five in shades of puce, from copper to apricot, and of those five, I believe two or possibly three are undamaged. The upcoming auction example looks beautiful but I am not sure if there is lip or other damage. Funny how several early SF blown bottles from this time period are seen in puce and green shades...Widemann Chappaz, Salutaris, and the Parker's.DM
ReplyDeleteThe Parker's example is nice, but it is not without issues.
ReplyDelete1860s western glass usually has an issue or two. I am fine with inmaking problems but post manufacturing issues will definitely hold the hammer price down. Not a lot of Parker's hit the market though...none dug since the 98 "big dig" to my knowledge.
ReplyDeleteI heard this one has a nick on the top and body of the bottle. I could see it going for $15K........
ReplyDeleteHmmm...I do not think it will go that high. I believe it has a top of lip chip,a side of lip chip, and base chip. If mint, I could see $15k as they have traded for that in the past. With three post production issues, I am estimating $6500 tops. I want a Parker's as much as almost any western bottle but I would have serious buyer's remorse at anything over $4500. Guess I am not a player. Now that mint Club House.....:) DM
ReplyDeleteWell color me wrong..looks like Dr. Parker is getting some love...WOW.
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