Antique Hour Glass Shaped Absinthe Decanter
Posted on November 21st, 2011 by absinthejack
This really cool antique absinthe decanter has a unique hour glass design. It’s been filled with green water so you can see the details better. The design is deceptive – the clear spaces between the outer tubes and the inner tube are solid glass, so it’s not as delicate as it appears. This heavy piece is a big 14 1/2 inches tall and holds an impressive liter and a half of absinthe.
January 8th, 2012 at 5:27 am
i got one of this bottle tha
February 3rd, 2012 at 9:38 pm
How much are these worth because I have one and will sell if it is worth my while.
Rob
February 3rd, 2012 at 11:14 pm
It would depend on the size of it. I’ve seen them anywhere from about 8″ tall up to 15″. This is one of the 15″ ones and it cost me about $90. How tall is yours? Jack
February 7th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
15 me too
February 7th, 2012 at 12:40 pm
the bottle is 50 years old it’s true
February 7th, 2012 at 5:54 pm
You should be able to get somewhere around $90 for it from someone who’s interested in absinthe. If you sell it, let us know how it goes
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August 26th, 2012 at 10:40 pm
Hi Absinthjack.
I have two bottles exactly like this only they are 6 inches in height, clear glass. Can you tell me anything about them? I would appreciate it. Up until now I thought they were maybe perfume bottles.
Many thanks!
Carol
August 27th, 2012 at 4:21 pm
Hi Carol! I know that they did come in diffferent sizes and I have only seen one of the 6″ ones before so I think they are pretty rare. They were produced in Europe in the late 1800’s to the very early 1900’s. As to what the small ones were used for, I really don’t know, butr if I find out any info on them I will let you know
September 8th, 2012 at 3:10 am
Many thanks Jack!
October 20th, 2012 at 7:12 am
i have a decanter similar to this one it is between 8 and 9 inches tall with a crown shaped glass stopper. It leans to one side like the tower of Pisa. does anyone know anything about this?
January 29th, 2013 at 11:56 am
Interesting in buying these – would prefer the larger size but send size, condition, and price to me at georgeegreen@yahoo.com and I’ll consider.
Thanks,
george
January 29th, 2013 at 4:02 pm
Hi there George. Thanks for your interest but the one pictured here isn’t for sale. However if you do a search for “hourglass bottle” on ebay you should be able to find these in various sizes. That’s where I got this one from. Good luck!