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MAY 2, 2024

A pair of antique glass bottles were found in the cellar at George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate. Image Source: Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association Last month, archaeologists found two intact European-manufactured green glass bottles in the cellar of the Mount Vernon mansion, according to a prepared statement.

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JULY 3, 2024

This ancient glass urn contains reddish liquid similar to wines produced in the same region today. Image Source: University of Córdoba via Fox News Many aficionados say wine tastes better with age because of the many complex chemical reactions taking place in the liquid over an extended period of time.

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APRIL 3, 2024

Snuff bottles are most commonly made of glass, but can also comprise of jade, porcelain, amber, or metal. They can be made out of clay, bronze, glass, or stone. Sold for $1,300 USD via Rapid Estate Liquidators and Auction Gallery (July 2018). Sold for $340,000 USD via Bonhams (Dec 2023).

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FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Todays auction features a lot from an estate liquidation, including vehicles, gold, silver, coins, and jewelry. caratsnot to mention the crystal glass that gives off that ice-like shine. Estimated to be from around 1930, this 9K gold beauty features a 15-jewel manual-winding Rolex Prima movementstill running strong when tested.

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