{"product_id":"antique-hand-blown-olive-green-glass-wine-or-spirits-bottle-early-19th-century","title":"Antique Hand-Blown Olive Green Glass Wine or Spirits Bottle - Early 19th Century","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis charming antique bottle exemplifies 19th-century glassblowing artistry, made from dark olive green glass that was commonly used to protect contents like wine, spirits, ale, or mineral water from light exposure. Hand-crafted without machine precision, it features telltale signs of manual production: an uneven, tooled lip for cork sealing (pre-dating crown caps), trapped air bubbles throughout the glass, subtle wavy surfaces, and a pronounced pontil scar on the deep punt base from the blower's rod detachment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmpty and label-free, this piece reflects the era's everyday glassware for beverages, possibly from brands like Apollinaris mineral water or generic wine\/gin producers, but without definitive branding. Its compact size makes it perfect for collectors of antique bottles, historical decor, or rustic displays in homes, bars, or museums. A timeless artifact evoking European trade and craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-02cf5963-7fff-0cf0-6a27-520aee28e2b4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-blown glass (olive green, often referred to as \"black glass\" in thicker sections due to its deep hue)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLikely European, with possible English, French, Dutch, or German roots, as these areas were key producers of such utilitarian glassware for wine, gin, ale, or mineral water during the 19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca early to mid-19th century (approximately 1820-1870), based on hand-blown characteristics like the tooled lip, deep punt base, air bubbles, and irregular glass texture; consistent with pre-machine era production before widespread mold advancements in the late 1800s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good antique condition. No chips, cracks, fractures, or restorations observed. Surface shows age-appropriate patina, light scratches, and minor interior residue or sediment, which is typical for unrestored pieces. The glass has natural imperfections such as bubbles and waviness, enhancing its authentic vintage appeal. Structurally intact and suitable for display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eItem dimensions\u003c\/em\u003e: 9 5\/8\" tall × 2.5\" diameter  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWeight of item:\u003c\/em\u003e 1 lb  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Light and Legacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42607006482475,"sku":"359","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/5379\/5371\/files\/20251218_181435.jpg?v=1766526615","url":"https:\/\/thelightandlegacy.com\/products\/antique-hand-blown-olive-green-glass-wine-or-spirits-bottle-early-19th-century","provider":"Light and Legacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}