The glass bottle has a rounded, protruding belly, a shorter neck, a wider rim, and a stopper with an oval ball-like handle. The surface of the glass is covered with sterling silver overlay engraved with geometric motif. An artful calligraphy showing the initials is also engraved on the bottle. No other marks are found.
Silver overlay, based on Wikipedia, is an electroplated coating of silver on a non-conductive surface such as porcelain or glass. The history of who first devised the process is unknown, although all patents appeared after 1870. The development of silver overlay as the industrialized techniques of the late 19th century was forged by a technical alliance between artists, artisans and advances in chemistry, physics, electronics. Silver overlay was a very exclusive luxury ware from the beginning because of the very complicated and time-consuming steps of manufacturing. Silver overlay items were never mass-produced but were made in limited numbers.
Measures: Dimensions, 3”
high x 3” wide x 1 ¼” base diameter; Weight, 5 oz.
Condition: Excellent, no chips, scratches, or cracks
on glass, no wear to silver.
Shipment: Our items
can be shipped worldwide. Generally, we
use FedEx or USPS for all US domestic and USPS for all international shipment.
The shipping fee taken by Postal Service is an estimate based on the size,
weight and insurance of the item. If in case, there is an overtaking amount, we
will be happy to return the balance per the postage receipt through PayPal.
Please note, for customers in
Connecticut, a 6.35% tax will be collected.
Return: We try our best to describe the posted items precisely and
accurately, pointing out any imperfections. We generally, therefore, do not
accept the return, unless the photos posted do not match the items or the items
are damaged in shipping. Upon receiving the damaged item, the buyer must keep
the original packaging and condition and contact us within 24 hours of
delivery.
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