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LUXURY ASSET AUCTION: Featuring Choice Property from the Collection of Al and Carol Cali
Thu, Jan 29, 2026 02:00PM EST
Lot 101
Enamel Gold Dust Whiskey Back Bar Bottle
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Gold Dust was introduced in the early 1870s by Barkhouse Bros. & Co. of Louisville, Kentucky, and quickly found popularity in the West when John Van Bergen & Co. of San Francisco became sole agents, later acquiring full rights to the brand in 1880. This clear glass back bar bottle is boldly enameled “GOLD DUST WHISKEY” in large serif letters, likely produced as a decorative display bottle for saloon or bar use rather than for bottling.
Dimensions: Height 11 ¼ in.
Provenance: Al and Carol Cali Collection
Pickup & Shipping: Free Sacramento pickup. Shipping via FedEx for $75 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing).
Very good overall with no chips or cracks
Condition
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