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An Exceptional Group of Glass Bottles

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« on: December 22, 2014, 04:25:50 am »

An exceptional group of miniature moulded glass bottles of various shapes, in shades of green, brown and colourless glass; each with a long slender neck and threaded top; original metal stoppers. Produced in long established specialist workshops in Scotland, France and Holland, for distribution as gifts on festive occasions. 

Heights range from 6.5 to 8.8 cm

Late 20th century to early 21st century

Provenance: From the collection of a well-known English imbiber!

Wishing everyone Happy Holidays and a Wonderful New Year !


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« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2014, 09:52:27 am »

But it looks like someone has changed the Hennessy and Courvoisier stoppers! They don't look original. Was this done for any reason?  Cheesy
Does it affect the value?
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« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2014, 01:55:55 pm »

Dear Tom I didn't know that my wife has been at your home. She is specialist in exchanging stoppers  Grin
I agree with your dating.
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« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2014, 07:07:50 pm »

Dear Joey,

You're not kidding!  Grin So, not only expert in Snuff Bottle, but miniature alcohol too!

Merrily,
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« Reply #4 on: December 25, 2014, 09:43:22 pm »


But it looks like someone has changed the Hennessy and Courvoisier stoppers! They don't look original. Was this done for any reason?  Cheesy


Dear Joey,
    You may be right! There is a small but subtle difference between French 'imperial' blue and Napoleonic blue, and your expert eye has picked up the difference.   Cool
    Happy holidays!
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« Reply #5 on: December 26, 2014, 11:16:36 am »

Well done, you have made me smile today. Thanks. Grin
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