Rare Pair Antique 19th Century Stippled Folk Art Alloa Glass Wedding Bottles
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A Rare Pair Of Antique 19th Century Stippled Folk Art Alloa Glass Wedding Bottles. Wonderfully Decorated With The Couples Names (Donald & Isabella McIntosh), Dates Of The Wedding (1880) And Various Imagery, Including The Prince Of Wales Feathers. These Are Quite Rare, Certainly You Never See Two Come Along At Once!
Alloa Glass Marriage Bottles Are A Type Of Commemorative Glassware Often Associated With The Alloa Glassworks In Scotland. Alloa Glassworks, Founded In The Early 18th Century, Was Renowned For Producing High-Quality Glass, And By The 19th Century, It Was Well-Known For Creating Unique, Commemorative Pieces Like Marriage Bottles.
Alloa Marriage Bottles Often Included Motifs Representing Life, Love, And Prosperity, As Well As Personal Engravings Like Names And Dates.
The Rich Amber And Red Colours Are Indicative Of Victorian-era Glass Styles. The Alloa Glassworks Often Produced Bottles In Similar Hues, As Coloured Glass Was Popular During That Period For Decorative Glassware.
Since Each Piece Was Customised, Alloa Glass Marriage Bottles Are Now Quite Rare And Are Considered Very Desirable And Collectible Antiques.
You Will Have Seen A Pair Of Alloa Bottles On ‘The Antiques Roadshow’ Recently, Where They Were Valued At £1500 (See Last Photo).
Condition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound, no obvious flaws. Good strong imagery.
Measures 36cm (bottle 1) & 35cm (bottle 2)
Weighs 1400 grams