Amber Genie Bottle Appraisal

Amber Glass Genie Bottle Decanter with Textured Pattern and Stopper

This item is an amber-colored glass genie bottle, likely functioning as a decanter, complete with its original stopper. The bottle features a distinctive onion or gourd-like shape for its body, tapering gracefully into a long, slender neck. The entire surface of both the bottle's body and its ornate stopper is adorned with a highly textured, diamond-faceted or hobnail pattern, which refracts light and adds visual depth. The glass exhibits a rich, translucent amber hue, which suggests it is depression-era glass or from a similar manufacturing period. The stopper is elaborate, mimicking the same textured pattern as the bottle and culminating in a point or finial at its apex. A dark ring, possibly made of cork, plastic, or a different glass, is visible at the base of the stopper where it meets the bottle's neck, intended to create a seal. The overall construction suggests it was molded glass, with the intricate pattern achieved during the manufacturing process. There are no obvious chips, cracks, or repairs visible from the provided image, though detailed inspection would be required to confirm overall condition. The bottle appears to be in good vintage condition, with some light surface dust or reflections potentially visible. The presence of an auction tag (labeled '457') indicates it is or was part of an auction lot. The style suggests an estimated age from the mid-20th century, possibly 1960s to 1970s, a period when such distinctive decanters were popular decorative items.