Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Details
- Dimensions
- 11ʺW × 11ʺD × 12ʺH
- Styles
- Victorian
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Blown Glass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Transparent
- Condition Notes
- replacement top, some flea bites on the top rim, minor signs of wear as expected on a 120+ year old … morereplacement top, some flea bites on the top rim, minor signs of wear as expected on a 120+ year old piece. less
- Description
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A relatively rare tabletop fly trap, c. 1880s. Blown glass with bamboo etchings on the body. The lid is a …
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A relatively rare tabletop fly trap, c. 1880s. Blown glass with bamboo etchings on the body. The lid is a "marriage" piece, also with etchings of flowers in a style similar to the body etchings. A small amount of sugar water was poured into the inner trough, and flies, bees and other insects would be drawn into the body from below, attracted to the sweet water. Once inside the central chamber, insects were unable to find their way out.
This example has several flea bites around the top rim, as shown in two close-up photos. These minor signs of wear are pretty unnoticeable when the lid is perched on top.
This bit of Americana stands 12" tall with lid as shown, and is 11" across at its widest point. Without the lid the body stands 9 1/2" tall. The top opening is 5 3/8" across and the feet lift the base 5/8" off the surface upon which it rests. less
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
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