I think its called a chestnut

[the ham man]

Went to the Antique Baltimore Bottle Club Christmas meeting and won the last game of bottle bingo![] I had a wide selection of one bottle left to choose from, so that's the one I went with. In the bag was a bottle which I believe is called a Chestnut. Not sure what it held but my guess is whiskey. It has some nice whittling and is either a puce or amber color. I can't decide. I don't think I will be selling this nice piece of glass, but I was just wondering what it would be worth. Also any other info would be very appreciated. Thanks so much. Enjoy!

 

[the ham man]

Whittling

 

[the ham man]

Color

 

[the ham man]

crud handle

 

[the ham man]

another

 

[the ham man]

base

 

[bostaurus]

I think it is a bocksbeutal. Use them in Germany ( and a few other European country) for certain types of wine. I don't know if they were also made and used here in the US

 

[kungfufighter]

Spot on Melinda - bottles of this type are German and late 19th century. Very pretty!

 

[the ham man]

Thanks for the correction guys. I would have never thought that wine would have come in that. Do you know what these things sell for now a days?

 

[bostaurus]

They seem to be pretty common. Not sure of the price on them. I have always liked them. Nice color.