Animal Shaped Bottle Appraisal

Dog-shaped Green Glass Chianti Bottle

This item is a novelty chianti bottle, crafted from vibrant emerald green glass, molded into the stylized form of a dog. The bottle's main body forms the dog's torso and hindquarters, with the neck of the bottle extending upwards to create the elongated neck and head of the dog. The head features an open-mouthed, somewhat abstract design, perhaps indicating a pouring spout or an attempt at a playful expression. The dog appears to be in a seated or standing posture, with the base of the bottle forming distinct legs or paws for stability. A paper label, light yellow or off-white in color, is affixed to the 'chest' area of the dog, with some illegible text, likely indicating the original chianti brand. Another small, white rectangular label with the number '462' is visible on the upper back of the bottle, consistent with an auction or inventory tag. The glass appears to be smooth and free from visible cracks or major chips, although the overall condition cannot be fully assessed from the image alone. The craftsmanship suggests a mass-produced item, common for novelty chianti bottles designed to be decorative once emptied. These types of bottles were popular from the mid-20th century, particularly the 1960s-1980s. The visible construction does not indicate high-end artisan glasswork but rather functional and decorative molded glass, with some intentional 'artistic' elements like the canine form. No distinct maker's marks or signatures are discernable from the provided image. The specific breed represented is somewhat ambiguous but evokes a sighthound or a similarly slender canine silhouette.