Sazerac Aromatic Bitters

Figural Lady’s Leg “Sazerac Aromatic Bitters” (on base) (motif monogram) “PHD & Co.” Cobalt blue

Patrick Henry Drake, Binghampton, New York.

Round, applied-ring mouth. 12″ high.

S 47

Ca. 1870 – 1880

On loan from the Bill Taylor collection. Ex. Tony Shunk, Don Keating.

Only known example in this glass color. One member of the renowned “Three Blue Bitters.” This same example is pictured on page 35 of “Bitters Bottles” by Ring & Ham, 1998

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