Lot 249: 4 Historical Glass Flasks plus 1 Early Glass Bottle

1st item: 1936 Franklin Roosevelt TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority) clear glass bottle or flask, possibly made for the dedication of the Norris Dam located in Norris, Tennessee. Raised image of Franklin Delano Roosevelt above the American Eagle holding a banner reading "E Pluribus Unum" and the date 1936 on one side. TVA logo (hand holding lightning bolt), image of Norris Dam, and 1936 on the other. 10 3/8" H. 2nd item: Union – Clasped Hands historical flask. Raised UNION, 13 stars flaked by olive branches and clasped hands to one side and the other side with a raised Federal Eagle, aqua, 1-quart capacity, ring top, and polished pontil. 9 1/8" H. Mid-19th century. 3rd item: Double Eagle Union historical flask, raised Federal Eagle design to both sides above a blank oval, aqua, 1 pint with ring top and polished pontil. 7 5/8" H. Mid-19th century. 4th item: For Pikes Peak historical flask, raised letters FOR PIKES PEAK above a miner and blank oval to one side and raised Federal eagle, aqua, 1/2 pint, ring top, and polished pontil. 6 1/4" H. Circa 1860 – 1870. 5th item: Mid-19th century aqua glass bottle with open or inverted pontil and ring top. 8 1/4" H.

PROVENANCE: The Estate of John Z. C. Thomas, Knoxville, TN.

CONDITION: 1st item: Very good condition. 2nd item: Chip to spout and discoloration to base, otherwise overall good condition. 3rd item: Very good condition. 4th item: Very good condition. 5th item: Very good condition.