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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass => Topic started by: yesvil on February 15, 2011, 11:15:36 AM
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Found these lovely things yesterday. Not quite sure what they officially are used for as they are so small but presume they are intended for alcohol.
The lid, possibly forms a cup, similar to a Caithness Whiskey decanter I have. Would these be for travelling maybe? The base rim is ground with a fair amount of wear.
The void holds about 350 ml and they stand 155mm tall.
http://flic.kr/p/9iamU8
http://flic.kr/p/9idr3d
http://flic.kr/p/9idqus
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No idea about the maker, but I think these are pickle/ condiment jars rather than decanters.
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No idea about the maker, but I think these are pickle/ condiment jars rather than decanters.
Thanks Mosquito, I'm sure your going to be right. All that I would say in defence of them being used for liquid is that they pour really well, the sides of the rim are free from markings/scratches etc. Also the opening is quite narrow - 40mm.
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350 ml is a half bottle... and 40mm is too small for pickle extraction
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350 ml is a half bottle... and 40mm is too small for pickle extraction
Thanks Lustrousstone - Although I'm guessing pickle jars to be more commercial.
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Pickle and relish jars were for use on the table and were often in cut glass. This one (http://lustrousstone.co.uk/cpg/displayimage.php?pid=226) is engraved with roses and swags
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One thing I forgot to note about these is that they are numbered on the lid and inside rim. I know this is not uncommon practice in decanter manufacture (And presumably pickle jars too) But I'm wondering if this narrows down the origin of the item - in other words is this numbering done in all countries?