Lot 186
Manganese Glass Bottle Collection
Live — closing Oct 29 at 1:15 pm ET
- Estimate
- $240–$800
- Starting bid
- $75
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About this lot
Manufacture: Various
Dimensions: Various
Condition: Various
Additional Information:
A visually striking collection of 17 antique manganese glass bottles in a variety of small to medium sizes, shapes, and forms. This diverse assortment showcases the character and craftsmanship of early glass production, with examples ranging from clear to greenish tones and a variety of utilitarian bottle forms.
The collection is especially appealing under a 365nm ultraviolet light, where the manganese content produces a distinctive green fluorescence. The dramatic UV response makes these bottles particularly attractive to collectors who enjoy the intersection of antique glass, chemistry, and visual display.
Lot details
- Lot
- 186
- Category
- Display Objects › Art Glass › Studio Glass
- Estimate
- $240–$800
- Starting bid
- $75
- Bids
- 0
- Bidding closes
- Oct 29 at 1:15 pm ET
