1880s Bottles

Rookwood pottery was established based upon Arts and Crafts ideals positing the celebration and elevation of pottery as an art form. Both professional and amateur decorators and potters were instrumental in the success of what became an art industry and the nations first Internationally recognized art pottery. It is marked 1885, 61 and W. Rookwood's font, Form # 61 and the use of W to indicate white clay are well known to Rookwood collectors and have been identified in most publications concerning the pottery dating back to Peck's books. Sometimes we just can't figure out who decorated them. Many of the decorators were married society ladies and some used their spouse's initials or names on pots. I have been unable to identify what appears to be M AED in under-glaze initials. Nor does the pencil notation which appears M.E. Foster (or Foote) turn up in my review of the literature, including The Ladies God Bless 'em. The quality of the decoration is high and represents the interest in Japonisme and Aesthetic Movement art. The four cobalt lined vertical panels recall vertical Japanese woodblock prints and the gold tracery and rim is surprisingly present with only modest wear to the high points and minor bleed through of the under-glaze around the lip. (shown). It is important to note that unless or until the decorator is identified, it is impossible to assert that the decoration is by a Rookwood artist. Many amateur ladies and gentlemen, particularly members of the Cincinnati Pottery...

A beautiful 19th century French handblown green glass demijohn or Dame Jeanne bottle, circa 1880s, having a bulbous shape and brightly colored green glass with visible bubbles and no seams, an indication that it was hand blown rather than made with a mold. The uneven cut at the top rim was created when the glass blower cut the bottle, also an indication that it was hand blown. Originally used for storing wine and spirits, demijohns are used today as decorative accessories in the home or re-purposed into lamps. ?We have several different shapes and sizes to choose from. Please contact us for sizes and pics of other bottles. This listing is for the one bottle. The term demijohn or Dame Jeanne as it's known in France, refers to any glass vessel with a large body and small neck. Legend has it that on a stormy night...

A lot of 11 Haut Sauterne Bradenburg Freres Bordeaux wine bottles, circa 1880s. These bottles were deaccessioned from the historic Owens-Thomas House cellar, Telfair Museums, Savanna...

A very unique set of 3 antique perfume/snuff bottles. Creatively hand made from a beautiful seashell, mother of pearl finish, and intricately crafted silver work forming this piece o...

Italian light blue glass bottle with stopper, “Incisi” series, submerged glass with surface entirely worked by grinding produced by Venini Murano, Ve...

Rare 19th Century Hoshiarpur Hand Crafted Vessel A rare example of a late 19th century hand crafted Indian Hoshiarpur inlayed vessel of sorts. The refined detail and placement of pat...

This wonderful wine trolley is adorned with the most delicate grapevine you may find. A system makes possible to modify the inclination of the bottle to gently pour your best red win...

2 Large 19th Century Clear Glass Pharmacy Poison Bottles These are 2 very large bottles, they are 6” in diameter and one is 14” high , the other is 1...

A pair of Victorian green mells decanters engraved fruiting vine with cork stoppers labelled Port and Whiskey. England, 1880.

A pair of elaborately cut shaft and globe Victorian decanters. England, circa 1880. Measures: Height: 29.5 cm (11 1/2"). Diameter: 14.5 cm (5 3/4").

Hallmarked in London in 1885 by George Brace, this unusual, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Scent Bottle, features a silver body and lid, both decorate...

A novel antique Victorian Silver mounted Scent Bottle / Perfumer with a cut glass body. This unusual Scent Bottle is whimsically shaped as a water pump with a tall silver neck with a...

A very finely made French hand blown glass Fin De Siecle scent bottle and stopper decorated with vine leaves and dating from the second half of the 19t...

Dredged from the Panama Canal, this set of two blue glass bottles will be a beautiful addition to any glass collectors collection. This set is thought to ...

A highly unusual pair of Victorian decanters made by Leuchars of 38 Piccadilly London. The opaque glass bodies ormolu-mounted with Fine swaged rope decoration this with inserted enam...

English Victorian cologne bottle, 1880. Cut-glass cylinder with short and threaded inset neck. Ball cover in form of male head with big ears, receding hairline, tronie-style grimace,...

Hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1888 by Marshall & Sons, this very attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Scent Bottle, is ornate in design, featu...