Antique clear glass snake and dolphin liquor bottle, 37cm crafts display Wedgwood

Antique clear glass snake and dolphin liquor bottle, 37cm crafts display WedgwoodThis striking clear glass bottle is an eyecatching survivor from the late 19th to early 20th century, moulded in the form of a coiled serpent entwined around a stylised dolphin or grotesque fish. Standing approximately 37 cm high, it was almost certainly produced as a novelty spirits or liqueur bottle, echoing the fascination with marine and mythological themes that ran through Victorian and Edwardian decorative design. The tall, straight neck and

and refined simplicity

historical significance and enduring decorative appeal

One tile has an old repair

Beyond its decorative appeal

The body of the urn is of ovoid

gift for lovers of fine pottery and antique ceramics

or neoclassical ceramics

Creating a soft

making it a perfect addition to any collection or as a standalone piece of elegance in a home or office environment

As a decorative display piece in a china cabinet or on open shelving

Approximate height: 5

is finely modelled in black basalt