The first one has a thin round piece supported by a piece going down to each foot coming up underneath. My first thought was to hold something to...
Some of these are identified as apothecary too. https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-boxwood-treenware-apothecary-1814412434
Is the bottom of the bottle perfectly smooth or is there a roughness or signs off a rough area having been sanded off in the center?
It could have held a number of things but undoubtedly whatever it was needed to be kept out of the light so very possibly medicine. The key to...
Looking closely I can see where detail has been lost due to aggressive polishing techniques so please be gentle when polishing.
OP had found a picture of an identical one that was polished and superbly photographed and used it at first. His item in the second picture needs...
Great pics SBSVC! I am convinced also it is a prohibition piece. Probably a bit of humor in using the copper like the stills were made of to top...
I think it is likely early American before purity marks were required from a small maker who's name and identity have been lost over the years....
Merely speculation but I wonder if this could be a prohibition era type of thing? The following link shows a book and a cane for hiding alcohol....
Glad to have you aboard! :)
You had me looking! It was an easy mistake to make. We have all seen things like that before..... :)
How much volume of liquid do you estimate it to hold?
I believe OP's is the picture on the left. The one on the right was noted as being from the Ebay auction.
Our Ebidet entrepreneur has gotten so excited by the views from us that he has raised the price to $49,000 then graciously offered a discount so...
My first thought is it contained a liqueur of wine of some type but the spout direction is confusing and I honestly have no idea! You are right,...
Yes I would! That would go well on my desk!
I LOVE that base!!! Coolest gooseneck lamp I have ever seen. The only thought I have is hitting the shade with a good black enamel paint if the...
If it were mine I would send info to Sotheby's at the following link and see if they respond. You are under no obligation to sell it and if they...
The Sotheby's box I supplied a link to had some pretty major restoration work with the sides being re veneered. I wonder if it is possible that...
A Google search turns up some very close to yours. That was a new one for me. I have never seen anything like it.......
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