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VERY RARE Antique French Seltzogene Seltzer Double Ball Bottle Paris -Late 1800s
VERY RARE Antique French Seltzogene Seltzer Double Ball Bottle Paris -Late 1800s
VERY RARE Antique French Seltzogene Seltzer Double Ball Bottle Paris -Late 1800s
VERY RARE Antique French Seltzogene Seltzer Double Ball Bottle Paris -Late 1800s
VERY RARE Antique French Seltzogene Seltzer Double Ball Bottle Paris -Late 1800s
VERY RARE Antique French Seltzogene Seltzer Double Ball Bottle Paris -Late 1800s
VERY RARE Antique French Seltzogene Seltzer Double Ball Bottle Paris -Late 1800s
VERY RARE Antique French Seltzogene Seltzer Double Ball Bottle Paris -Late 1800s
VERY RARE Antique French Seltzogene Seltzer Double Ball Bottle Paris -Late 1800s
VERY RARE Antique French Seltzogene Seltzer Double Ball Bottle Paris -Late 1800s

VERY RARE Antique French Seltzogene Seltzer Double Ball Bottle Paris -Late 1800s

$ 158.4

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: Condition: The seltzer is in good vintage condition and can be opened. The small handle/tab on the back of the pewter top is missing. The glass straw has a hairline. The mesh wire shows some rust and there is a scratch on the glass. The glass is cloudy from mineral deposits. I have made no effort to clean this bottle, I will leave that up to the buyer’s discretion. Please see all photos and ask questions prior to bidding/purchasing. Thank you!
  • Time Period Manufactured: Antique (Pre-1900)
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: France

    Description

    Offered for sale is gorgeous and very rare antique Seltzogene seltzer bottle made in France in the 1880 - early 1900 era. It is characterized by a unique double ball shape and wire mesh cage. The pewter siphon is marked “VERITABLE SELTZOGENE D. FEVRE PARIS” signed “D Fevre” and marked MARQUE DEPOSEE” with a large “2”. The wire mesh was used as a protection for the glass and to prevent the siphon from exploding if shaken too much. These seltzogene bottles are extremely rare and sought after by collectors.
    Condition: The seltzer is in good vintage condition and can be opened. The small handle/tab on the back of the pewter top is missing. The glass straw has a hairline. The mesh wire shows some rust and there is a scratch on the glass. The glass is cloudy from mineral deposits. I have made no effort to clean the glass or remove rust from the wire mesh, I will leave that up to the buyer’s discretion.
    Approximate Dimensions: 16” H. It is a Size 2 seltzogene bottle. The top ball is 15” in circumference and the bottom ball is 19 1/2” in circumference.
    The not so fine print: Item is sold AS IS, WHERE IS and shipping arrangements and fees are Buyer's responsibility. No returns accepted. Payment can be made through Paypal and funds must reach me before the item will be released for pickup. I've tried to capture the true condition and nuances of this item in this listing but I'm only human and mistakes are possible. Please look at all pictures and feel free to ask any questions. Thank you!