Antique glass bottle with applied ring bands and cork stopper
Estimated Value
$20-$75
A clear glass bottle with a narrow neck, rounded shoulders, and a cylindrical body. The form includes decorative applied ring bands around the lower neck and upper body, suggesting an older utilitarian or storage vessel rather than modern decorative glass. The bottle appears hand-finished or early machine-made, with a cork stopper inserted at the top. The glass is thick and shows age-related haze and wear. The exact original use is unclear from the image, but it may have been a liquor, chemical, apothecary, or household storage bottle.
Era
Late 19th century to early 20th century (approximately 1880s-1920s)
Origin
Likely United States or Europe; exact origin unknown
Material
Blown or molded clear glass with cork stopper
Condition
Fair. Heavy surface wear, clouding, dust, and possible residue inside. Cork stopper is deteriorated and appears brittle. No obvious major cracks visible in the photo, but the bottle shows age-related wear and possible minor surface scratches.
Physical Details
Dimensions
Approximately 10 to 12 inches tall
Weight
Light to Medium
Authentication
Authenticity Score
Medium. The bottle appears period-appropriate based on form, glass character, and stopper, but the exact age and maker cannot be confirmed from the image alone.
Provenance
Unknown. The style suggests a common utilitarian bottle from the late 19th or early 20th century, possibly made for domestic, medicinal, or commercial use.
Historical Significance
Bottles of this type reflect the transition from hand-blown to early machine-made glass production and were widely used for storage, medicine, and beverages. While not especially rare, they are representative of everyday material culture from the industrial era.
Restoration Notes
- •No clear evidence of restoration visible
- •Cork stopper appears aged and possibly original or later replacement
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