ITEM 6379. CHESTNUT BOTTLE, bright
moss green, pontil scar, 5 1/2"H, crudely applied oversized
mouth, mint. Blown at a New England Glass Works, 1790-1820.
The seasoned chestnut buyer does not need to be told that "this
is not just another chestnut," as the pictures alone will
send the serious collector of these bottles into Nirvana. Perhaps
even "greener" than indicated by my photos, this little
gem is exquisitely formed and filled with a myriad of tiny bubbles.
A delightful string of glass slinks across the face of the bottle,
adding additional appeal to a piece already overflowing with
character. We have bought and sold bunches of chestnuts over
the years and I can say with confidence that this is among the
best of them.
SOLD! |
