Pair of Decorative Tinted Glass Bottles
Decorative art / Glassware • Unknown contemporary manufacturer; likely mass-produced for the retail decor market such as Hobby Lobby or Michaels
Style & Movement
Modern Rustic / Farmhouse Aesthetic
Medium & Technique
Blown glass with light teal/aqua tinting, featuring a rolled rim and slightly irregular surface texture
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century (Modern mass-produced decorative items)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 10-12 inches in height; cylindrical format
Subject Description
Two identical pale blue/green translucent glass bottles with cylindrical bodies, rounded shoulders, and short necks terminating in thick lips. The interior base shows a blue square adhesive residue or label fragment
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good (functional condition, though showing adhesive residue and minor surface scuffing)
Estimated Market Value
$5 - $15 USD for the pair
Auction Estimate
$2 - $10 USD
Provenance History
Likely sourced from a secondary retail market or thrift environment as evidenced by the background shelving and blue security/price stickers
Art Historical Significance
Negligible art historical value; these are functional or decorative contemporary objects designed to mimic historical apothecary or industrial glass without the age or artisanal rarity
Notable Features
Distinctive aqua tinting; characteristic blue square stickers inside the glass suggestive of recent retail processing
Condition Issues
Visible blue adhesive squares on the interior base; water spots/smudging on the exterior; minor manufacturing bubbles (seeds)
Conservation Recommendations
Warm soapy water to remove residues; soft cloth polishing; standard household display shelf lighting