THE BOTTLES

Of all the bottle collecting categories, bitters bottles are among the top in price and history. This is because bitters’ collectors like the wide variety, the interesting forms, the wide range of colours and their historical significance as a uniquely American 19th century fad. Well-known, even common bitters such as the Indian Queen and the Ear of Corn bring $300-$500 and much more in odd colours. Cabin Bitters are especially popular and aside from the Drakes Plantation and a few others, they are harder to find.