Elevate your home decor with this striking matching pair of hand-blown "bladder" style glass bottles. Crafted in a soft, translucent sea-green (often called "Coke-bottle green"), these bottles are a masterclass in artisanal glassmaking.
Design & Character: These pieces are high-quality vintage reproductions of 18th-century colonial forms. They feature a heavy, thick-walled construction filled with "seeds"—thousands of tiny, intentional air bubbles that catch the light beautifully. Because they are mouth-blown, each bottle possesses unique undulations and a characteristic rough-snapped pontil scar on the base, proving their handmade origins.
Styling Potential: With their organic, teardrop shape and rustic natural corks, these are perfect for:
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Coastal or Farmhouse Mantels: The sea-glass tint adds a serene pop of color.
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Apothecary Displays: Use them on a bathroom vanity or kitchen shelf.
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Functional Decanters: Ideal for oils, bath salts, or simply as standalone art glass.
Condition Report: Excellent Vintage Condition. No chips, cracks, or clouding. The glass is bright and clear with a high-gloss finish. The rough marks on the bottom are "pontil scars" from the glassblower's pipe and are a standard feature of authentic hand-blown glass. Corks are clean and fit securely.
Reference
Source: The Story of Glass, by Sara J. Burr (Page 88).
Citation: Discusses the "Bladder" and "Onion" utility bottle forms common in the 1700s, which inspired the mid-century studio glass movement to recreate these organic, heavy-seeded shapes for the home.
Item dimensions of each bottle: 6.5" tall × 4" diameter at widest point
Total Weight of Items: 1 lb 7.7 oz (1st bottle - 11.9 oz; 2nd bottle - 11.8 oz)
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