Black Glass Miniature

[Boundary Country]

Hello everyone. Thanks in advance for your info and expertise.

I recently acquired this generic black glass miniature with no obvious brand or label. I can make out the letter 3 on the bottom. I do not collect these and can't find much information at all about generic black glass miniatures online. The active or sold auctions don't have much info. I acquired it from a 90yo lifetime collector and digger so it may legitimately be old. Seam stops at the lip.

Any insight on age or more info on these black glass miniatures is appreciated. I like the bottle and may start looking for more styles if they are out there.

Thanks

 

[willong]

I like it!

I'd guess 1890 or thereabout for production era. It's a typical liquor form such as used for whisky, bourbon, rye, brandy and such. Among the full size items there is much variability in neck shape, proportions, color and etc. I don't how common or variable the miniatures are.

 

[Toma777]

They go for about $5 on eBay:

 

[Boundary Country]

Will have to keep an eye out for more if they are that cheap. Didn't see many when I looked. Thanks

 

[Boundary Country]

They go for about $5 on eBay:

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Do you mind posting a pic of the bottom of your bottles? Just want to get a sense of the variability. Thanks

 

[Toma777]

Sorry, I forgot the links:

With eBay it's all about the category when searching for things (Listed in category: collectables, bottles & insulators, bottles, antique, liquor)

MINIATURE WHISKEY BOTTLE BLACK GLASS TOOLED TOP 5'' LOT OF 2 | eBay

MINIATURE WHISKEY BOTTLE BLACK GLASS TOOLED TOP THE TALL ONE IS 5" TALL THEY HAVE HAZING.

www.ebay.com

4" PAUL JONES WHISKEY LOUISVILLE HAND BLOWN PRE PRO WHISKEY BOTTLE Lot of 2 | eBay

4" PAUL JONES WHISKEY LOUISVILLE HAND BLOWN PRE PRO WHISKEY BOTTLE Lot of 2. Condition is "Used". Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.

www.ebay.com

 

[Boundary Country]

Thanks.

 

[Toma777]

Also with eBay, scroll down to the bottom of the links, and eBay will have listings of similar items for sale.

 

[bne74honda]

Hello everyone. Thanks in advance for your info and expertise.

I recently acquired this generic black glass miniature with no obvious brand or label. I can make out the letter 3 on the bottom. I do not collect these and can't find much information at all about generic black glass miniatures online. The active or sold auctions don't have much info. I acquired it from a 90yo lifetime collector and digger so it may legitimately be old. Seam stops at the lip.

Any insight on age or more info on these black glass miniatures is appreciated. I like the bottle and may start looking for more styles if they are out there.

Thanks

I`d agree with the age estimate here but that little fella is in excellent condition as well. I see no wear at all. Hang on to it!

 

[kostgar]

I found only one and it was >15 years ago. Mine is 4 3/4" tall and 1 1/2" in diameter.