ASSORTED MERCURY / SILVERED GLASS ARTICLES, LOT OF FIVE, including a large spherical footed bottle, a cloche, and a match holder with a lower striker. Various makers. 19th century. 4 3/8" to 12" H.
Provenance:Glass deaccessioned by Bennington Museum, Bennington, VT. All proceeds will go toward the museum's Collections Acquisition Fund.
Match holder having sizeable cracking and losses to the interior of the socket; reaminder undamaged with scattered wear. Each having expected roughness/spalling in association with the pontil openings, as made.