I'd definitely leave it alone. That kind of bottle is never found with wicker, and as it is it's like a piece of art. Someone spent a lot of time weaving that and it's in great shape for being 100 years old.
I'd rip that right off without hesitation. It's not particularly nice wickerwork. If you regret doing that, I can bring it with me to Romania (or any bottle) and have it wickered REAL nice and very cheaply!
It would if it was a recycle bottle... You could sell that for 10 bucks where as if it is just a plain un embossed squat yo might as well toss it...
To me at least it would be worth more like that then a plain unembossed one. I have a box of those! I rather like it, and would keep it myself. It would look nice with the Demijohn display...
The wicker on that one is actually in better condition than many of the ones I have found. I have probably taken the wicker off at least 50 bottles so far. I only ever buy them anymore if they are an odd color or really super crude. There are people who collect them with the wicker on and the smaller ones are a bit harder to find. I have sold a couple of the smaller wickered one and never had trouble getting rid of them.
I'm a ripper....
feels good and it's always a surprise as to what's underneath.
I remember a long time ago reading somewhere that there are hidden treasures in wicker.. I now look for them and rip away.... []
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hey wilkie,
that "see snake" is a riot....
reminds me of modern day medical equipment....
bet that cost a pretty penny....
thank for the info..
every day here i learn something new.
thanks everyone,
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