I have been asked by a friend to sell these two bottles on eBay. I am someone who only sells vintage clothing and accessories online, so I am turning to you folks for help. To my eye they look like modern Mateus wine bottles, but he says they are hand-blown and from @ the1880s’. The pewter decorations are marked “Denmark.”
In his words - the bottles have “…. push-ups on the bottom and are ground for standing properly… The push-ups may have been pontils - glazed over with a torch to smooth them. The bottles show bubbles and imperfections. There are mold seams on the sides, but not on the necks.”
The corks are old and stuck.
Opinions? Suggestions? Questions? Thanks so much in advance. Amanda
Can't seem to use your photo system - hope this works - oh... guess I did!
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In his words - the bottles have “…. push-ups on the bottom and are ground for standing properly… The push-ups may have been pontils - glazed over with a torch to smooth them. The bottles show bubbles and imperfections. There are mold seams on the sides, but not on the necks.”
The corks are old and stuck.
Opinions? Suggestions? Questions? Thanks so much in advance. Amanda
Can't seem to use your photo system - hope this works - oh... guess I did!
http://imgsrv.sellersourcebook.com/users/20521/bothpost.jpg