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| Normally amberina glass is red at the ends (top, handles) where fire-polishing or reheating is most likely, with the rest being a yellow to warm amber color. This decanter is reversed: the red is at the bottom. Although I could not pin down a manufacturer, the blown into mold diamond quilted design, with a polished pontil, places the decanter in the 1880’s period. (Amberina itself was patented in 1883 by Jos. Locke, who assigned it to Libbey). The reverse color was obtained by flashing a layer of red glass over amber, avoiding the need for heat color sensitivity as was required for amberina. Height of the bottle is 9 ½"; height with the stopper is 12". Stopper fits well, but does not seem appropriate in color to the design. It is, however, as I obtained it! There are no chips or cracks, but light scratches of the red area are noted, as well as many small gray stains inside the bottle. (Color is truest in the pattern close-up photo). Buyer to pay for shipping by USPS Priority, with Delivery Confirmation, 5 lbs. from 06068. #402 |
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