These lovely items were usually used as a mid-century French or Belgian sand-art / novelty glass bottles.

This unusual glass figure is shaped like a toy soldier in Napoleonic style, complete with detailed uniform and textured hair. It stands upright and has a black screw-on base, suggesting it may originally have been used as a novelty sand bottle, decorative container or themed gift bottle.


A great piece for collectors of vintage glassware, novelty bottles, Christmas décor, or soldier/Nutcracker-themed ornaments.


Item Details

• Material: Clear glass

• Design: Toy soldier / Napoleonic style

• Colour: Transparent

• Base: Black screw-on cap

• Use: Display piece, decorative bottle, possible sand-art bottle


Condition:

• Good vintage condition, some small bubbles and marks inside the glass from manufacture, no cracks or chips seen. Please check photos for full condition


Perfect For

• Vintage glassware collectors

• Soldier / Napoleonic / Christmas décor

• Toy soldier themed displays

• Upcycling or craft projects

• Unique shelf displays


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