Pear Motif Decanter Appraisal

Hand-Painted Rectangular Glass Decanter with Pear Motif

This is a decorative clear glass decanter or bottle featuring an elongated narrow neck and a square-shaped body. The primary physical characteristic is the hand-painted 'fruit' motif on the front face, depicting a lime-green pear with a single dark green leaf and a curling vine with small buds that extends upward onto the long neck. The painting style is folk-art influenced, utilizing visible brushstrokes and a vibrant yellow-green palette with black outlines for definition. Lower on the body, beneath the fruit, there is a signature that appears to read 'Mealli'. The glass construction is mold-blown with slightly rounded corners on the rectangular base. In terms of condition, the item appears to be in good vintage condition with no visible cracks or chips, though there is minor surface wear and some light mineral deposit haziness typical of age and use. The style suggests a mid-to-late 20th-century origin, likely produced for decorative kitchenware or specialty olive oil/liquor storage. The craftsmanship is of standard commercial grade with the added value of artisan hand-decoration, giving it a unique, rustic appeal.