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Rare Masonic Blackglass Stipple
| Start Price |
USD 100.00 |
| Current Price |
USD 203.50 |
| Time Left |
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| Bid Count |
5 |
| Buy It Now Price |
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| Reserve Price |
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| Start Time |
Thursday, October 02, 2008 |
| End Time |
Sunday, October 12, 2008 |
| Location |
Carleton Place, Ontario |
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Description
This is a rare and unusual blackglass bottle with elaborate Masonic stipple decoration. It is a French champagne style, circa 1840-50, with a deep kick-up. It is pontiled. It measures 11 inches tall. I am no expert on stippling but I have some knowledge of the art form and its use on utility bottles. The stippling was applied by hammering at the glass with a small instrument to abrade the surface. Most of the stippled bottles I have seen are earlier pieces, circa 1820. The most common form is an onion style bottle. I have seen later hock wine shaped bottles, circa. 1870, decorated with a different technique whereby the bottle is ground on a wheel. This bottle is of the earlier type – hand hammered but the bottle is a later vintage – mid nineteenth century. I have never seen another champagne style blackglass bottle with stippling. The design work is extensive with many conventional Masonic symbols. On the front appears a set of calipers and a square rule. The name Thomas Brock is written, beneath which sits a beehive on a table. Perhaps Mr. Brock owned an apiary. On the back, the moon and stars are depicted above a bag with the eye of God on the flap. There is a large building atop a boat – presumably Noah’s arc. A small anchor and chain is on the right. On the left is a geometric figure. The design elements are framed by arches. This was no doubt a presentation piece. The stippling would have been very laborious. This is quite a fantastic piece of folkart. This bottle was found in Ontario, but is not likely Canadian. The name Brock is certainly very famous family name in Canada. A relation of Issac Brock perhaps? While it is interesting to speculate, I am not aware of any authenticated examples of Canadian stipples. The bottle (while French in origin) was likely stippled somewhere in Great Britain or the United States. The condition of this piece is exquisite. It is near mint. There are a couple of pinhead sized bruises in the lip. These are very minor. The gloss of the bottle is perfect. It has clearly never been buried or been in the water. There is no stain. There are no cracks or chips. A most unusual and beautiful bottle. When measuring the base (3 3/4 inches) I noticed a very small flake. Pls note this damage. It is very minor. Shipping costs vary enormously depending on the size and weight of the package and the location of the purchaser. Do not rely on the quote at the bottom of the listing. Write me with your particulars if you want a quote. I pack well and use the cheapest shipping available. Wait to pay until I can calculate your shipping and give you a total.
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