Lot 253:
Large Vintage Figural Clear Pressed Glass Automobile Jar with Metal Lid
Description
A large figural storage jar crafted from thick, clear pressed glass with a natural pale aqua-green tint. The jar is molded in the form of an early 20th-century touring sedan. The exterior features high-relief details, including a front radiator grille, circular headlamps, four spoked wheels with textured tire treads, and a rear-mounted spare tire. The side panels are articulated with molded door outlines, handles, and window frames. The top surface of the jar is finished with a crinkled texture to simulate a fabric vehicle roof. The wide circular mouth is positioned at the front of the car, acting as the hood, and retains a threaded dark metal lid. The glass exhibits characteristic manufacturing traits of utilitarian ware, including prominent mold seams and internal seed bubbles. No maker marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the glass or the lid.Length: 18 inches (measured from the rear spare tire to the front of the lid)Width: 8.5 inches (across the wheel wells)Height: 11 inches (to the highest point of the roofline).
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