Glass Treasures
Before man learned the secret of glassmaking, nature was the world’s only glassmaker.
Glass is a substance formed in nature which lies at the heart of my fascination with it.
"When the basic ingredients of sand and minerals are heated to a high temperature and then cooled, a transparent, non- crystalline material called glass is created. This is a common occurrence in nature, where lightening or meteor strikes provide the heat that melts sand and sedimentary rock, forming glass".
Here is a collection of some of my treasured objects made from glass...
I recently came across this vintage glass decanter that was hand-blown and divided into 4 sections. Each of the 4 sections is hand engraved with Whiskey, Brandy, Rum and Gin. There is also a beautiful monogram which makes me think it might have been a wedding gift.
I am enamored with the color of this pair of blue bottles, and can never resist any bottle wrapped in wicker!
I bought this lovely tall glass cloche at The Alameda Pointe last weekend
I thought this was perfect for holding tiny treasures from the sea.
A pair of fabulous old bottles from a vintage bar.
I'm thinking of soldering some shells on top!
A glass dome to house a small vintage white tole potted flower.
I'm always finding small treasures, or rather they find me!
My husband laughed when I brought home this pair of miniature glass Crown Royale bottles.
A dear friend gave me this pair of amazing french candelabras that once belonged to her mother.
Some of my beach glass
A gorgeous opaque glass egg with bronze fittings that Kellie at Cashon & Co. recently purchased from me. It was so hard to let go of... but I'm happy knowing she has it now!
I adore this glass ashtray which has this amazing mermaid etched from underneath. It reminds me of Lalique.
I scored this large cache of wicker wrapped bottles a few months ago... I couldn't believe my good fortune!
A large wicker wrapped glass jug from Italy which once held wine.
Some wonderful hand-blown glass bits
My heart raced when I came across this unique bottle.
Some vintage glasses from the 50's I believe. I just love the color and design.
A funky vintage glass container that I served jam in before I gave it to a lovely friend.
A vintage tiara
A vintage light fixture with beautiful opaque swirled glass and brass fittings that is currently available in my etsy shop because I can't find a place for it.
A very large glass beaker
Some treasured Japanese glass floats
A close-up of one of the blue bottles with it's wonderful rusted top that fits inside like a cork.
Where I keep and display my beach glass
A lovely old wrought iron mirror
Black glass urn with several blue glass items
A milk glass swan with glass eyes
A tiny shot glass
A diminutive venetian glass dolphin
Pair of black glass urns
I found a pair of vintage rhinestone dog collars that fit my dalmations perfectly!
Milk glass dolphin candlesticks with a tiny birds nest.
In the background, a wonderful old brass candelabra with mercury glass flowers.
A blue champagne glass from France holding one of my birds nests
A pair of vintage glass inkwells monogrammed with the letter C
One of four petite glasses with lovely silver detail
A translucent pair of blue glasses from France
A collection of laboratory beakers
I'd love to know what some of your favorite glass treasures are?
Comments
I can't believe or I should I say, I knew our beach glass collections would look exactly the SAME! I adore your finds and Have fun tomorrow at Alameda!
Big hugs and be warm!
XOX's
I have a collection of old farmacy bottles and jars bought from the closing auction of one of the oldest pharmacies in Helsinki and somebought abroad or given by my mother in law.
-Holly
Let me know how that soldering works out. Just purchased antique and vintage bottles with that plan in mind. Cleaning out the muck is the first challenge.
It's beautiful here!
Very Nice Milk glass!