Topic: An unidentified glass item with the figure of a man.

[Mytkhailo]

I am new to this forum. So I apologize if I am doing something wrong.

I have a glass object that looks like a bottle stopper, but I couldn't find anything similar on the internet.

The object is a dome-shaped base with a human figure. It looks like a politician or a scientist. Very detailed - with folds of clothes, facial features and hair. The glass has a slightly blue tint. It is quite thick. There are air bubbles inside. My personal opinion is that it was made in the 18th century in England. But, of course, I could be wrong.

I would be grateful for help in identifying it.

[thewingedsphinx]

Hi, do you have measurements as it looks too big for a stopper, what about a jar lid? Pictures from different angles  may also help. Regards Mike

[Mytkhailo]

Hi Mike,

Thank you for your reply!
I`ve attached two additional pictures.

The hole diameter is 3.5 cm.
The depth is 4 cm.

I hope they could help in idenrification.

Thanks!

[thewingedsphinx]

Thanks for the extra helpful photos it’s certainly unusual and interesting I quite like figural pieces but I don’t recognise it , and I’m non the wiser to its purpose.  I’ll have to go and investigate. Cheers Mike

[Mytkhailo]

Yes, the item is really very interesting. I have spent a lot of time researching it, but have not found an answer yet.

I would be very grateful if you could let me know if you find anything about it.

Thanks a lot!

[thewingedsphinx]

It’s quite chunky so would have been used a lot, what about a candle snuffer? Just a guess.

[Mytkhailo]

Maybe. The glass is quite thick and the item fits comfortably in hand. 

[Ekimp]

A phlebotomy cup maybe?

[Mytkhailo]

From the outside, this object is indeed very similar, but the hole inside has a straight tubular shape. I don't know how typical this is for a phlebotomy cup.

[Ekimp]

I missed that you can see the internal shape in the last photo, like it would fit on the end of a rod.