Turquoise Art Glass Flame Decanter Stopper 1960s 6.5 Inch

This turquoise art glass flame decanter stopper is a mid-century piece measuring 6 1/2 inches long, with a tall teardrop form and its ribbed plastic fin seal still attached.

I like this one for the color as much as the shape. The clear turquoise blue glass shifts from bright aqua through the rounded body to a much deeper blue near the pointed top. It would suit a collector of 1960s decorative glass, vintage decanter parts, or colorful mid-century glass displays.

Details

• Item: Decorative bottle stopper
• Item Type: Flame or teardrop decanter stopper
• Era: Approximately 1960s
• Materials: Art glass with ribbed plastic fin seal
• Color: Turquoise blue with darker blue through the upper section
• Maker and Mark: No visible maker's mark. Research notes indicate the construction is consistent with Bischoff Glass or Rainbow Art Glass, but the maker is not confirmed
• Pattern or Model: Not confirmed from photos
• Style: Mid-century modern decorative glass
• Dimensions: 6 1/2 inches long
• Special Features: Tall flame shape with original style ribbed plastic fin seal

Condition Grade: Good

Positives

• Graded Good: The stopper is complete and presents well, with noticeable interior staining from previous use.
• The pointed glass tip is intact with no chips or cracks noted.
• The glass body has no chips or cracks noted.
• The ribbed plastic stopper seal is present and in good condition.

Issues / Wear

• There are visible water stains or mineral residue inside the glass body.
• Small bubbles and surface variations are visible in the glass and are consistent with its handmade appearance.

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
• Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
• Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
• Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.

Collector's Notes

The ribbed plastic fin seal is a useful clue when looking at mid-century American decanter glass. Companies including Bischoff Glass and Rainbow Art Glass used similar stopper construction during this period.

This piece makes sense for someone collecting colorful 1960s glass, replacement decanter stoppers, or smaller decorative art glass pieces that do not take over a shelf.

The 6 1/2 inch height gives it more presence than a typical small stopper, while the turquoise color remains the first thing you notice.

The interior water staining is worth seeing clearly before buying. It does not affect the intact glass, but it is part of this stopper's condition and is not something I would try to hide.

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Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.

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