{"product_id":"antique-engraved-glass-worcester-condiment-bottle-c-19th-century-fine-copper-wheel-engraving-glass-stopper-english","title":"Antique Engraved Glass Worcester Condiment Bottle c.19th Century Fine Copper Wheel Engraving  Glass Stopper English","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare Antique English Engraved Glass “WORCESTER” Condiment Bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming and unusual small English glass vessel, finely engraved with the word “WORCESTER” in an elegant flowing copperplate-style script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottle is beautifully made, with a small pouring spout, rounded\/bell-shaped body and matching all-glass stopper. The engraving is particularly fine, with sweeping flourishes at both the beginning and end of the inscription, giving the word an attractive almost cartouche-like appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe precise original purpose is uncertain, although the engraved “WORCESTER” strongly suggests an association with a Worcestershire-style sauce or other table condiment. Small English condiment bottles with glass stoppers are well documented from the 19th century, although this particular engraved form is unusual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glass is clear and bright and the bottle has the character of a carefully made hand-blown vessel. The engraving is copper-wheel engraved, rather than simply etched or printed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialist expert opinion places the piece in the later 19th century, rather than the 18th century. It is therefore offered conservatively as a 19th-century English engraved condiment bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: approx. 12.7 cm\u003cbr\u003eMaximum diameter: approx. 6.8 cm\u003cbr\u003eCapacity: approx. 112 ml\u003cbr\u003eEmpty weight: 199 g\u003cbr\u003eRim opening: approx. 2.9 cm\u003cbr\u003eStopper length: approx. 6.1 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good antique condition. The matching glass stopper is present and fits correctly. There are minor signs of age and handling consistent with an antique glass vessel. The base has a broad polished pontil area. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly attractive and unusual piece for collectors of antique English glass, engraved glass, condiment bottles and Worcestershire-related objects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wonder Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54700604096845,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/4552\/0717\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_088a4464-4b74-420e-976f-4063e73d67f9.jpg?v=1788950836","url":"https:\/\/thewonderroom.co\/products\/antique-engraved-glass-worcester-condiment-bottle-c-19th-century-fine-copper-wheel-engraving-glass-stopper-english","provider":"The Wonder Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}