It was a new record auction price for an American flask or bottle. Other records were also set, including a circa 1865-1870 medium amber semi-cabin Harvey's Prairie Bitters bottle, $33,930.
A circa 1862-1875 "S.T. Drake's 1860 Plantation X Bitters" bottle sold for $19,890; while a circa 1865-1875 "Old Dr. Townsend's Celebrated Stomach Bitters" bottle realized $16,380. Online bidding was through www.glassworksauctions.com.
