{"title":"Bottles","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"vintage-avon-decorative-cologne-bottle-pair-swan-oil-lamp-vanity-bottles-1970s","title":"Vintage Avon Decorative Cologne Bottle Pair – Swan \u0026 Oil Lamp Vanity Bottles (1970s)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2465\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2674\"\u003eThis pair of vintage Avon cologne bottles reflects the playful creativity of 1970s fragrance design, when perfume was often packaged as decorative objects meant to be displayed long after the scent was gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2967\"\u003eThe set includes two whimsical designs: a graceful swan figurine topped with a small crown stopper, and a miniature oil lamp rendered in soft blue glass with a heart-shaped wick adjuster. Both bottles still contain their original fragrance, preserved as a reminder of their original purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"3185\"\u003eProduced during the height of Avon’s novelty bottle era, pieces like these were sold through the company’s famous door-to-door representatives and quickly became popular vanity accessories across American households.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3187\" data-end=\"3190\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3192\" data-end=\"3214\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3216\" data-end=\"3472\"\u003eDuring the 1960s through the 1980s, Avon became known not only for fragrance but for the imaginative containers that held it. Their designers created hundreds of collectible bottles shaped like everyday objects, animals, vehicles, and decorative figurines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3474\" data-end=\"3720\"\u003eThese novelty containers were intended to remain as keepsakes once the fragrance had been used, transforming a simple perfume purchase into a decorative collectible. Over time, many became nostalgic reminders of mid-century American gift culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3722\" data-end=\"3858\"\u003eToday, Avon bottles like these are appreciated for their whimsical designs and their connection to a uniquely American retail tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3860\" data-end=\"3863\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3865\" data-end=\"3884\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3886\" data-end=\"3948\"\u003eMaker: Avon\u003cbr data-start=\"3897\" data-end=\"3900\"\u003eOrigin: United States\u003cbr data-start=\"3921\" data-end=\"3924\"\u003eEra: Circa 1970s–1980s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3950\" data-end=\"4089\"\u003eIncluded Pieces\u003cbr data-start=\"3965\" data-end=\"3968\"\u003e• Swan figurine cologne bottle with crown stopper\u003cbr data-start=\"4017\" data-end=\"4020\"\u003e• Miniature oil lamp cologne bottle with heart-shaped wick adjuster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4091\" data-end=\"4142\"\u003eMaterials\u003cbr data-start=\"4100\" data-end=\"4103\"\u003e• Molded glass and plastic components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4144\" data-end=\"4192\"\u003eBoth bottles retain original fragrance contents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4194\" data-end=\"4197\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4199\" data-end=\"4212\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4214\" data-end=\"4425\"\u003eBoth pieces remain in good vintage condition with minor surface wear consistent with age. The original fragrance remains inside each bottle. Stoppers are intact and the decorative elements remain well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4427\" data-end=\"4430\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4432\" data-end=\"4463\"\u003eWhy It Belongs In Your Home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4465\" data-end=\"4770\"\u003eVintage Avon bottles capture a playful moment in American design when everyday products were infused with character and imagination. Whether displayed on a vanity, shelf, or in a collection of nostalgic objects, they add a charming reminder of the era when perfume bottles doubled as decorative keepsakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4772\" data-end=\"4775\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4777\" data-end=\"4804\"\u003eFrom Viridian Eclection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4806\" data-end=\"5045\"\u003eObjects like these tell quiet stories about the everyday rituals of the past. Avon’s decorative bottles were never meant to be rare treasures — they were meant to be enjoyed, displayed, and kept long after their original purpose had faded.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42962488131689,"sku":"VE-0640","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/vintage_avon_decorative_cologne_bottle_pair_swan_oil_lamp_vanity_bottles_1970s772124970199335018298916969.jpg?v=1774756781"},{"product_id":"vintage-old-spice-admiral-figural-bottle-c-1970","title":"Vintage Old Spice Admiral Figural Bottle c. 1970","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eVintage Old Spice Admiral Figural Aftershave Bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003eThis vintage figural bottle was produced by the Shulton Company as part of the iconic Old Spice aftershave line. Molded in glass and shaped as a naval officer holding a telescope, the bottle reflects the maritime branding that defined Old Spice throughout the mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003eThe sculpted uniform features molded epaulettes, double-breasted coat buttons, tall boots, and a formal stance typical of naval officer imagery. Enamel-painted details highlight the uniform accents while the metal collar at the neck originally held the bottle’s stopper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2443\"\u003eDesigned to be both packaging and keepsake, Old Spice figural bottles were often saved long after the aftershave was used, becoming collectible examples of mid-century advertising design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2448\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2474\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2745\"\u003eOld Spice was introduced in 1937 by the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2534\"\u003eShulton Company\u003c\/strong\u003e, quickly becoming one of the most recognizable grooming brands in the United States. The brand adopted strong nautical themes in its advertising, referencing sailing ships, sea captains, and maritime tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2747\" data-end=\"3015\"\u003eThroughout the 1950s and 1960s, Shulton released novelty glass bottles shaped as naval officers, ships, and other maritime figures. These bottles were designed to double as decorative objects once emptied, turning everyday grooming products into collectible keepsakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3143\"\u003eToday, Old Spice figural bottles remain popular with collectors of vintage advertising, mid-century design, and novelty glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3145\" data-end=\"3148\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3150\" data-end=\"3169\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3171\" data-end=\"3241\"\u003eType: Figural aftershave bottle\u003cbr data-start=\"3202\" data-end=\"3205\"\u003eBrand: Old Spice (Shulton Company)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3276\"\u003eDesign: Naval officer \/ Admiral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3278\" data-end=\"3358\"\u003eMaterial:\u003cbr data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3290\"\u003e• Molded glass\u003cbr data-start=\"3304\" data-end=\"3307\"\u003e• Enamel paint detailing\u003cbr data-start=\"3331\" data-end=\"3334\"\u003e• Metal collar at neck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3360\" data-end=\"3391\"\u003eMarking: Mold number \u003cstrong data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3391\"\u003e2090 M\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3429\"\u003eEstimated Date:\u003cbr data-start=\"3408\" data-end=\"3411\"\u003ec. \u003cstrong data-start=\"3414\" data-end=\"3429\"\u003e1950s–1970s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3431\" data-end=\"3462\"\u003eHeight: approx. \u003cstrong data-start=\"3447\" data-end=\"3462\"\u003e9–10 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3464\" data-end=\"3467\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3469\" data-end=\"3482\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3507\"\u003eGood vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3509\" data-end=\"3605\"\u003e• Minor wear to painted details\u003cbr data-start=\"3540\" data-end=\"3543\"\u003e• Stopper missing\u003cbr data-start=\"3560\" data-end=\"3563\"\u003e• Light surface wear consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3607\" data-end=\"3656\"\u003eGlass body remains intact with no visible cracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3658\" data-end=\"3661\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3663\" data-end=\"3694\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3696\" data-end=\"3881\"\u003eVintage advertising objects capture the personality of an era. This Old Spice Admiral bottle reflects the confident nautical branding that defined mid-century American grooming culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3883\" data-end=\"3923\"\u003eIt makes an excellent display piece for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3925\" data-end=\"4039\"\u003e• vintage bar displays\u003cbr data-start=\"3947\" data-end=\"3950\"\u003e• mid-century décor\u003cbr data-start=\"3969\" data-end=\"3972\"\u003e• advertising memorabilia collections\u003cbr data-start=\"4009\" data-end=\"4012\"\u003e• nautical themed interiors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4041\" data-end=\"4134\"\u003eEven without the stopper, the sculptural form stands as a charming piece of nostalgic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4136\" data-end=\"4139\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4141\" data-end=\"4168\"\u003eFrom Viridian Eclection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4170\" data-end=\"4347\"\u003eObjects like this remind us that everyday items were once designed with character and imagination. At Viridian Eclection, we look for pieces that carry that personality forward.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42964974534761,"sku":"VE-0653","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/vintage_old_spice_admiral_figural_bottle_c._1970772192455895335024339927145.jpg?v=1774756649"},{"product_id":"vintage-blanton-s-drawstring-bottle-bags","title":"Vintage Blanton’s Drawstring Bottle Bags","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"469\"\u003eSome accessories are meant to disappear. These are not. This set of \u003cstrong data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"151\"\u003eBlanton’s drawstring bottle bags\u003c\/strong\u003e has the kind of understated luxury that makes even a simple bar setup feel more deliberate, more collected, and far more refined. With their soft velvety finish, embroidered gold script, and corded drawstrings tipped in metallic hardware, they carry the kind of tailored polish that turns packaging into presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eWhat makes them especially appealing is their versatility. Designed to hold and protect bottles, they also read beautifully as branded barware ephemera, gift presentation pieces, or display accents for a whiskey collection. The contrast between the rich black velvet bags and the warm camel suede-style version gives the set visual depth and a stronger editorial presence than a single bag ever could. Styled on a shelf, beside decanters, or tucked into a drinks cabinet, they bring that layered, masculine elegance that always lands well in a study, bar room, or library-inspired interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003eBlanton’s\u003c\/strong\u003e embroidery gives the set instant recognition for bourbon enthusiasts, but even beyond the name, the materials and finish do most of the work. They feel substantial, giftable, and quietly indulgent. This is the kind of branded accessory that collectors actually keep, because it looks good enough to earn its place long after the bottle is gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eFor the buyer who appreciates whiskey culture, thoughtful presentation, and decorative objects that blur the line between utility and display, this set offers warmth, texture, and a kind of collected sophistication that mass-market gift packaging never quite achieves. Irritatingly effective for something that is technically just a bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"2992\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1781\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1800\" data-col-size=\"lg\" class=\"\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"2992\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1827\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003eItem Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003eBranded bottle storage \/ presentation bags\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1886\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003eBlanton’s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1915\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003eSet of 3 bags\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1949\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003eAppears to include two black velvet bags and one camel suede- or microfiber-style bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2059\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003eColor Palette\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003eBlack and camel with gold-tone embroidery and cord details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2136\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003eClosure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003eDrawstring closure with twisted cords and metal-tone end caps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2263\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2217\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003eBranding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2263\"\u003eEmbroidered Blanton’s script logo on front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2394\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2280\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2279\"\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2394\"\u003eBottle storage, whiskey gift presentation, bar cart styling, collector display, drawer or cabinet organization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2395\" 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data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"2992\"\u003eMixed material and color set gives the group stronger visual interest and styling flexibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Brown","offer_id":43083574149225,"sku":"VE-0730-01","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":43083574181993,"sku":"VE-0730-02","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/vintage_blantons_drawstring_bottle_bags774033617725735159238312041.png?v=1775201081"},{"product_id":"small-clear-glass-apothecary-bottle-with-ground-stopper-c-1940s","title":"Small Clear Glass Apothecary Bottle with Ground Stopper, c. 1940s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 1940s small clear glass apothecary or vanity bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCylindrical glass body with rounded shoulders, thick base, and fitted ground glass stopper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnmarked, with faint yellow-green glass tone and age-consistent residue at the neck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis small glass bottle has a simple cylindrical form with a rounded shoulder and fitted stopper, the type commonly used for perfume, apothecary liquids, tinctures, oils, or vanity storage. The stopper has a frosted ground-glass contact area, allowing it to sit securely in the neck without a cork or screw cap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe glass has a faint greenish-yellow cast, visible thickness at the base, and subtle cloudiness around the stopper and neck. Its compact scale and utilitarian form give it a quiet 1940s apothecary feel without overplaying it into “Victorian medical miracle bottle,” because apparently glass gets one wrinkle and everyone wants it to be from a haunted pharmacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition + Updates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with the original-style glass stopper present. The bottle appears intact, with no obvious large chips or cracks visible in the provided photos. The glass shows light surface cloudiness, faint residue, and discoloration around the neck and stopper contact area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stopper and rim may show minor age-appropriate wear from use. The surface and interior have the kind of faint clouding expected from a small utility or vanity bottle of this period. It presents well as a decorative apothecary object or small collectible glass bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall glass stopper bottles were common across the early and mid-20th century for household, vanity, apothecary, and laboratory use. By the 1940s, many were machine-made but still retained the older practical design language of earlier pharmacy and perfume bottles: clear glass, thick bases, narrow necks, and ground glass stoppers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bottle fits that transitional utility style. It is not heavily decorative, branded, or ornate. Instead, its appeal is in its small scale, simple construction, and the tactile detail of the stopper. It belongs to the category of everyday glass objects that survived because someone, somewhere, refused to throw away a tiny bottle. For once, hoarding produced inventory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece works beautifully in a vanity vignette, bathroom shelf, apothecary cabinet, curiosity display, or layered tabletop arrangement. Its clear glass form keeps it quiet and versatile, while the stopper gives it enough shape and character to stand alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can be displayed with other small bottles, brass objects, antique mirrors, linen, dark wood, dried botanicals, or vintage grooming pieces. Without the stopper, it can also hold a single dried stem or small flower. It is small, useful, and visually restrained, which is more than can be said for most objects people insist on calling “statement pieces.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"976.5\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObject Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall apothecary \/ perfume \/ vanity bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ec. 1940s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStopper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGround glass stopper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCylindrical body with rounded shoulders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear with faint green-yellow tint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThick clear glass base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarkings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnmarked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitted stopper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.75–3.5 in. H x 1–1.25 in. diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–4 oz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVanity styling, apothecary display, perfume bottle collection, cabinet display, small bud vase without stopper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43253973450857,"sku":"VE-1063","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/836E5864-440B-40C7-8E32-EA036ACF98F4.png?v=1780047886"},{"product_id":"pair-of-vintage-amber-glass-bottles-mid-20th-century-no-deposit-no-return-glass","title":"Pair of Vintage Amber Glass Bottles, Mid-20th Century No Deposit No Return Glass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA pair of vintage amber glass bottles with rich honey-brown color, utilitarian forms, and visible molded glass character. One bottle is embossed “NO DEPOSIT NO RETURN,” placing the pair within the mid-20th-century era of disposable beverage and utility glass, when everyday packaging still had enough presence to survive as decor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese bottles are simple, sculptural, and quietly atmospheric. The amber glass catches sunlight beautifully, shifting from deep brown to glowing orange depending on placement. Their narrow necks, rounded shoulders, and clean cylindrical bodies make them easy to style as shelf objects, single-stem vessels, or layered accents among ceramics, books, and collected glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe appeal is in their honesty. They were made as functional containers, but time has given them a decorative quality: small bubbles, surface variation, embossed lettering, and the warm color of old amber glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid-20th century, likely c. 1950s–1970s. Maker unknown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth bottles are empty and retain their original open-mouth forms without caps or closures. Vintage condition includes surface wear, minor scuffing, interior haze or residue, and age-related irregularities in the glass. One bottle has visible embossed “NO DEPOSIT NO RETURN” lettering. No major structural damage is visible in the photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements to be added.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy It Belongs In Your Home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmber glass brings instant warmth to a room without feeling overly styled. These bottles work beautifully on a windowsill, kitchen shelf, entry table, bathroom ledge, or grouped with other vintage glass and ceramic pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse them as small bud vases, dried stem holders, or standalone decorative objects. They are humble, useful, and visually strong, which is a rare combination in a world determined to make everything disposable and ugly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47714434351209,"sku":"VE-1159","price":64.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/pair_of_vintage_amber_glass_bottles_mid-20th_century_no_deposit_no_return_glass937116637604135765248491625.jpg?v=1782883999"},{"product_id":"edgemar-milk-stoneware-bottle-c-1960s-santa-monica-dairy-co-advertising-piece","title":"Edgemar Milk Stoneware Bottle, c. 1960s Santa Monica Dairy Co. Advertising Piece","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich ruby cathedral glass, hand-soldered lead came, and an integrated crystal prism transform this handcrafted stained glass suncatcher into a study in light. Rather than relying on painted imagery, the maker allows color, texture, and refraction to become the artwork itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuspended in a sunny window, the deep crimson glass glows with remarkable saturation while the internal faceted prism projects starburst rainbows across nearby walls and floors. The long, architectural form gives the piece a distinctly modern studio aesthetic while remaining timeless enough for traditional interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned by the artist along the lower edge of the glass, this is an authentic American studio glass work from the height of the handcrafted stained glass movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudio stained glass experienced a major renaissance throughout North America during the 1970s as independent artists embraced Tiffany-inspired techniques while exploring more modern, geometric forms. Small workshops produced one-of-a-kind window hangings using hand-cut textured glass, soldered lead came, and occasionally suspended crystal prisms that transformed sunlight into moving patterns throughout the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike mass-produced decorative glass, signed studio pieces from this period were individually fabricated by hand, making subtle variations in soldering and glass selection part of each work's character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ec. 1970s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSigned studio artist (signature present on glass)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTextured ruby cathedral glass, lead came, solder, crystal prism, hanging chain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStudio Art Glass \/ Mid-Century Modern Revival\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent vintage condition with age-appropriate patina to solder. Prism remains intact and produces brilliant refracted light.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Belongs In Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece comes alive only when sunlight reaches it. The textured ruby glass shifts from deep garnet to luminous crimson throughout the day, while the hidden prism casts intricate spectral patterns that change hour by hour. It functions equally well as stained glass artwork and as kinetic light sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47816239513705,"sku":"VE-1227","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/DSC01369.jpg?v=1784559063"},{"product_id":"american-bottle-co-beer-bottle-c-1905-1916-dug-aqua-glass-with-burial-patina","title":"American Bottle Co. Beer Bottle, c. 1905–1916 Dug Aqua Glass with Burial Patina","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bottle has been underground longer than most houses have been standing, and it wears the evidence beautifully. Blown in aqua glass with a crown top — the bottle-cap finish that was still cutting-edge technology at the turn of the century — it spent the better part of a hundred years buried, and the earth paid it back with a finish no factory could produce: a frosted, sea-glass surface, veils of opalescent patina, and a collar of hard white mineral crust at the neck like tide-line on a hull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base carries the embossed mark of the American Bottle Company alongside a mold code, dating the bottle to the first years of the twentieth century. Held to the sun, it glows the exact blue-green of shallow water — the natural color of unrefined glass, before clarity became the fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American Bottle Company, headquartered in Chicago from 1905 to 1916, was one of the giants of the golden age of American glass — its plants in Streator, Illinois and Newark, Ohio turned out beer and soda bottles by the millions for the saloons and bottling works of a thirsty, pre-Prohibition nation. The crown cap, patented in 1892, had just conquered the industry, and bottles like this one carried lager to the last generation of Americans who could order a beer legally before 1920 shut the taps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen it was thrown away — and that is where the second story begins. Bottles like this survive because they were discarded into privies, farm dumps, and creek banks, where decades of soil chemistry slowly etched and iridized the glass. 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Condition Guaranteed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Belongs In Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single stem — a dried allium, a sprig of eucalyptus — turns this bottle into the most interesting bud vase in the room. A cluster of dug bottles on a windowsill catches morning light like beach glass. And unlike reproduction \"aged\" glass, this patina is the real thing: a century of American ground, worn on the shoulders of a bottle that poured its last beer before Prohibition. 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