Overview
An assembled collection of cobalt blue glass vessels, featuring tall, elegant Italian-style 'Empoli' genie decanters alongside smaller vintage apothecary and perfume bottles. The striking deep blue hue is unified by a variety of clear, frosted, and blue glass stoppers, creating a highly decorative and sculptural ensemble.
Story
Cobalt blue glass has captivated collectors for centuries, but this specific collection brings together the mid-century modern love for dramatic height with the intimate charm of old-world apothecary shops. Each bottle tells a different story of utility turned into art.
Maker / Origin
While some of the tall, slender bottles are reminiscent of mid-century glass from the Empoli region of Italy—famous for producing colorful, whimsical decorative decanters—others in this group represent commercial apothecary and perfume bottle manufacturing from the 20th century.
Condition & Value
The glass appears to be in generally good condition with no major visible cracks. There is noticeable surface dust and residue, particularly on the shoulders of the flat-sided bottles, which can be easily cleaned. Some stoppers may not be original to their respective bottles, which is common for assembled collections.