5 Gallon Leather Wrapped Bottle

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by DonnaW, Aug 31, 2023.

  1. DonnaW

    DonnaW Member

    Hello
    I am always finding vintage and antique items that seem to be difficult in determining their origin or anything referencing their history. Hopefully I will be able to locate information here.

    Can anyone tell me anything about this vintage/antique item? I have scoured the internet and all the leather wrapped glass bottles are small or flask size.

    5 gallon leather wrapped glass bottle
    Height: 23"
    Width: 24 1/5"
    Weight: 20lbs



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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    welcome Donna.......... where's how we roll..

    pick the proper Forum for your item..
    ( we can forgo that here..... but for any other items...that gets the most eyes on it the quickest...)

    you have good pics and sizes....but it helps if you can tell us ...
    where u r
    where the item came from...... location..
    picked..or passed down from family
    and anything else you know about it already...

    We luv old stuff...and we love to help....but this is a worldwide site and not every member is here every day...... so check back in often.

    @Bookahtoo ..... can you move this to the glass Forum, please.
     
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  3. DonnaW

    DonnaW Member

    Hi Komokwa - Thanks for the welcome and the heads up.
     
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  4. DonnaW

    DonnaW Member

    So, as suggested by komokwa.....Let me expand a little on the 5 Gallon glass bottle: I am located in Western PA. I bought this at an auction house in New Jersey about twelve years ago. I've been using it as a decorative vase to hold long stem ornamental florals and stems. Unfortunately, there was no background information on this item at the time of purchase. I can only provide the details as initially stated, however, I do have additional photos, but if needed. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

    5 gallon leather wrapped glass bottle
    Height: 23"
    Width: 24 1/5"
    Weight: 20lbs
     
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  5. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    what are the handles made of?
    off the cuff ...at 5 gallons, and covered from the light & the leather as protection.....I'd think it commercial.....possibly for veggie oil..

    can u make out the design in the leather?
     
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  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Welcome, DonnaW.:)
    Looks like they're also leather.
     
  7. DonnaW

    DonnaW Member

    The handles are made of some sort of metal however, I'm not able to determine what. There are two wires holding the handles onto the bottle. There are no discernable markings on the leather or on the bottom.
     

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