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'Premier Auction #197

Auction # 197 Closing Monday October 19th, 2026 at 10 PM EDT
Catalog Lot 1

Auction Local Time: Oct 19, 2026 10:41:40 EDT
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1. "BRYANT'S - STOMACH BITTERS", (Ring/Ham, B-242), (Wichmann, pg. 38), California, ca. 1857 - 1862, olive-green, 8-sided, 14 1/4"h, improved pontil scarred base, applied ring mouth.

This bottle is in 'as found' condition. It was found years ago in the 'big dig' in San Francisco. It has a very light external haze and a few light scratches. A pinhead in size flake is off the outer edge of the lip.

These mentioned flaws are very trivial taking nothing away from its overall fine appearance. It is believed that only six or seven exist with several of them having notable damage. We checked the records. It's been 15-years since the last one sold at auction. Many California collectors believe it to be California's most important bitters bottle. Here is a rare opportunity to acquire one for your collection. Bill Ham Collection.


Current Bid: $ 31,000 (12 Bids)


Estimate: $ 40,000 - $ 60,000


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