Lot 304:
A Trio of Decorative Items Including an Amber Glass Bottle in the Style of Rossini Empoli
Sold for: $35
Description
A trio of decorative items consisting of an amber glass bottle, a copper pot, and a novelty telephone replica. The amber glass bottle is designed in the style of Rossini Empoli, featuring a slender neck with a flared rim and a body decorated with a pressed diamond-quilted pattern. The copper pot is constructed with a tapered body, a faceted spout, and a brass-toned handle. The hinged lid is surmounted by an acorn-shaped finial and features a decorative beaded metal rim. The novelty telephone is a miniature wooden wall-mount replica featuring two black bells, a mouthpiece, a receiver on a cord, and a side-mounted hand crank. The reverse of the wooden telephone housing retains an oval sticker printed with MADE IN JAPAN. No manufacturer marks are visible on the glass or copper items.
Condition report:
The collection shows signs of age and previous display. The copper pot exhibits significant surface tarnish and visible green verdigris accumulation around the beaded trim of the lid. The amber glass bottle and wooden telephone show surface dust and minor superficial scuffs. No chips or cracks are noted on the glass bottle.
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