Up for Auction is this Beautiful Swirled Sun glass shelf display support riser pillar vase. This Beautiful Piece of History Measures approx. 12" Tall and is a glass store display shelf risers hat wig stand holder. Could Also be used as a mantel decoration or a Vase. It is Clear glass with ribbed swirl and tons of age appropriate age bubbles.
It is a Trumpet style design and measures approx. 12" tall 4 1/4" base and 5 1/8" Diam. across top and is heavy made glass weighing approx. 1 pound 15.3 Oz.
I was told it was a shelf support or riser, made in clear optic glass, and it was used as a Display shelf riser in the 1800's to early 1900's.
Typical tiny & Larger bubbles in this era of glass.
This would make a great addition to any collection or a nice gift.
These are getting more difficult to find & identify, you mostly find the two-piece type.
They were commonly used in drug stores and Merchant stores for display.
It will be packaged and shipped with the utmost care.
It have obviously been well cared for over the many years.
If you have any questions please ask and i will do my best to answer them.
This glass is pre-owned and used.
It will have characteristics of glassware made back then such as
Variations in color and finish, mold marks, straw marks, shear marks,
Crimp marks, bubbles, inclusions, malformations, just to mention a few.
These are not considered to be damage, they are part of the
Personality of glass of this era and make each piece truly unique.
Please look over the photographs and enjoy.
This is a fabulous opportunity to own a magnificent piece of history.