RARE a m bininger embossed strawberry puce bottle ny Start Price USD 499.99 Current Price USD 616.75 Time Left - Bid Count 4 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, August 29, 2008 End Time Monday, September 08, 2008 Location Waterville, Maine See more about 'RARE a m bininger embossed strawberry puce bottle ny' Description This auction is for one (1) SCARCE FIND:  ANTIQUE EMBOSSED STRAWBERRY PEUCE A. M. BININGER NEW YORK BITTERS BOTTLE -- C-R-U-D-E! This is a fantastic collectible 1800s bottle -- in minty condition, with no cracks, chips, or dings!  Unbelievably CRUDE, this treasure is loaded with whittle and layers of bubbles!! Great applied collared mouth, not to mention the absolutely terrific coloring -- WOW! (Photos do not do it justice! They actually, don't come close.  In-hand,the variants of strawberry puce are pronounced and OMG gorgeous --  Must be in-hand to be fully appreciated!) Wicked beautiful glass, with irregularities from the making (crooked neck, stretch marks, drips) -- just a fantastic bottle for the display or collection! This is the crudest I've ever seen in my )ahem) 40+ years of collecting! [From my own collection, I'm liquidating some of my collections and am selling several bottles in my auctions -- deals for everyone, check 'em out!]  Terrific as an investment piece for the bitters/bottle collector!  The strawberry hue to this glass is gorgeous -- noticeable variants of light (pinker) and dark (pucer) when held up to the light -- WOW!  Embossed on one panel:  A.M.BININGER & CO  Embossing on adjacent panel:  NEW YORK.  Rare bottle in color, company, crudity, and condition! Wonderful "gotta get me" bottle, with tons of collectible character!  Great piece of tangible history!  Terrific find for all those bottle collectors!  Great for anyone collecting Bininger items, New York memorabilia, antique bitters, antique colored glass, or just great bottles in general. Measures approximately 10"h; with base diam. of about 2 7/8"sq. (Collector's know that this bottle is well worth the reserve. Now's your chance to wipe the drool off the corner of your mouth and own a fantastic bottle!) Please see pictures for details. Photos are with flash and without, so there may appear to be some color discrepancies that don't really exist. If there are any questions about pictures or information, requests must be made prior to auction's end. SPECIAL OFFER:  If you purchase of this bottle -- I will throw in shipping and insurance FREE! All items sold "as is/as described" and guaranteed original. S&h varies due to zip code.  Am more than willing to combine auctions to save the winning bidder S&H costs. Free insurance on all winning items $100.00+! Not responsible for damage if no insurance taken. It is the responsibility of the buyer to request insurance at time of invoicing. We can not be responsible for lost or damaged items once they leave us. Maine residents add 5 % sales tax if not re-sale number.  To be fair, payment must be received within 10 days of invoicing. Place a Bid!