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Description
Made in Spring of 1915 and bottled in Spring of 1929, this bottle of Old Overholt remains sealed with the paper seal in tact. All labels are in excellent condition and fully legible. The box is also in excellent condition with all text and colors fully visible. Normal evaporation occurred which lowered the liquid level a couple inches. There is some staining underneath the plastic seal due to horizontal storage at some point. Please refer to pictures for further information.
Category
Antique Bottles
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
Half Pint Bottle
Date Period
Whiskey made Spring 1915, Bottled Spring 1929
History
Saved by a dentist during the Prohibition Era then given to my grandma
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Re: Prohibition Era Old Overholt with Medicinal Use Box
Some of these were on History channel's PawnStars show not long ago. The one they had was a different brand, however was still in the box and also had evaporation. I believe Rick paid $100 for it on the show.
Re: Prohibition Era Old Overholt with Medicinal Use Box
Remember that pawn stars tries to double their money so they will retail that pint at $200. The value of this bottle, while in great condition, is affected by evaporation and the fact that it is a 1/2 pint. There are two kinds of collectors for this bottle: hoarders and drinkers. Drinkers will not be as interested in it since they want a bigger bottle with less evaporation. The evaporation has probably taken the proof from 100 to 130 changing the flavor profile, hence why drinkers will look elsewhere. Hoarders on the other hand are into it for the historical value, conversation piece value, and display potential. Hoarders don't like evaporation either but there are ways to stop it.
The other factor that affects value is rarity. Old Overholt is fairly common and pops up from time to time.
if you want to sell this bottle let me know at whiskeybent.net