BRIDE'S BOTTLE, or Spirits Bottle

GLASS

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BRIDE'S BOTTLE, or Spirits Bottle

BRIDE'S BOTTLE, or Spirits Bottle,

Stiegel-type, with original pewter threaded collar and cap

Hand-painted in colorful florals on four sides;

Cased (double-blown) into a paneled rectangular mold

Circa : 1750-1810, Bohemian,
or America (by Bohemian immigrant glassmakers)

Height : 6-1/4”

Condition : excellent--unusually complete and hand-painted enamels in fine condition
# 02372 .......................................................................................... $ 395.

Size: 7 items

Front

Lily above open face flower

Side View

Bottles like this, costly and hand-made, were often decorated with flowers, birds and sometimes even love mottos, apparently a popular choice as betrothal or bridal gifts that would be enjoyed for their beauty as well as utility