Lot #25: A Curated Collection of Vintage Glass: Pharmacy, Soda, and Culinary Treasures

Step back in time with this charming assortment of vintage glass bottles. This collection is a beautiful snapshot of mid-20th-century consumerism, featuring an eclectic mix of medicinal, soda, and household condiment bottles. Each piece tells a story of the iconic brands that filled our grandparents' cupboards and apothecary shelves. Whether you are a dedicated bottle collector, an artist looking for unique display props, or a lover of vintage kitchen aesthetics, this lot offers a wonderful variety of shapes, colours, and embossed details. The Collection Highlights: Classic Soda & Beverages: Included are two distinct amber-glass "Old Colony" beverage bottles, complete with much of their original label character, offering that perfect deep, warm glow. You’ll also find a classic A&W root beer bottle with iconic embossed lettering, and a vintage Coca-Cola bottle—a staple of any classic glass collection. Apothecary & Medicinal Finds: This lot features a clear, rectangular "Wampole" medicinal bottle, reflecting the iconic pharmaceutical branding of the era. Alongside it is a clear glass bottle embossed with "Bucksteep... Cross & Co. Ltd., Vancouver," a fantastic local historical piece for collectors of Pacific Northwest memorabilia. Culinary & Household Essentials: No vintage kitchen display is complete without these! This set includes a clear, square-profile "Cartons HP Sauce" bottle, showcasing the classic design used for this legendary condiment. The Finishing Touches: Rounding out the set is a clear, slim, ribbed-glass bottle with an elegant, slender neck, perfect for use as a decorative bud vase, and an additional small, square clear glass medicine bottle that perfectly complements the wider set. These bottles are not just containers; they are sculptural pieces of history. They vary in texture, from the smooth, cool surfaces of the clear glass medicine bottles to the tactile, ribbed shoulders of the amber soda bottles. They possess that authentic "lived-in" charm—some showing light wear that only adds to their genuine vintage appeal. This collection would make an exquisite display on a window sill to catch the light, a quirky addition to an industrial or farmhouse-style shelf, or a thoughtful, nostalgic gift for someone who treasures historical kitchen and pharmacy oddities. Pickup category timeslot {A}