Dropper (2) - Cartier - Glass - 1850-1900
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Rare pair of antique Cartier alcoholmeters, hand-blown glass, dating ca. 1850–1900, in good condition with minor signs of aging.
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Very Rare Exceptional Pair of Antique Cartier Alcoholmeters / Brandy Testers – Hand-Blown Glass – ca. 1850–1900 – Museum Quality
GERMAN TITLE
Very rare exceptional collection of antique Cartier alcoholmeters / brandy testers – hand-blown glass – ca. 1850–1900 – museum quality
DESCRIPTION
Antique collection of two original alcoholmeters / brandy testers with Cartier scale from the 19th century.
Offered is an exceptionally rare and high-quality ensemble of historical alcohol-measuring instruments in remarkably original condition.
Both pieces originate from the era of classic European distillation and spirit testing and were used to determine alcohol content. The instruments feature the historic Cartier scale and display the characteristic craftsmanship of 19th-century glassmaking with finely worked hand-blown glass.
The collection consists of:
1. Brandweinprober “Cartier”
dated ca. 1850–1870
originally hand-labelled paper scale
very early design
hand-blown glass
exceptionally decorative historical labeling
2. Alcoholometer “Cartier”
dated ca. 1880–1900
delicate Cartier scale up to 45
elegant scientific execution
very finely worked glass housing
Condition
The preservation state of both instruments is exceptional and in this form extremely rare.
no visible cracks
no chips
no restorations
no clouding or strong leaching of the glass
original scales fully intact
very clear glass quality
apparently little or never used
Of particular note is the almost flawless preservation of the delicate paper and scale areas, which is very rare for instruments of this period.
Collector’s note
Historical alcoholmeters and brandy testers of this quality are sought after by collectors of scientific instruments, distillation history, laboratory antiques, and early measuring technology.
The combination of:
historic Cartier scale,
handcrafted glass manufacture,
authentic 19th-century character,
and exceptional original condition
renders this collection a rare collectible piece with decorative and museum-like character.
An exceptional ensemble from the early era of scientific alcohol measurement.
Very Rare Exceptional Pair of Antique Cartier Alcoholmeters / Brandy Testers – Hand-Blown Glass – ca. 1850–1900 – Museum Quality
GERMAN TITLE
Very rare exceptional collection of antique Cartier alcoholmeters / brandy testers – hand-blown glass – ca. 1850–1900 – museum quality
DESCRIPTION
Antique collection of two original alcoholmeters / brandy testers with Cartier scale from the 19th century.
Offered is an exceptionally rare and high-quality ensemble of historical alcohol-measuring instruments in remarkably original condition.
Both pieces originate from the era of classic European distillation and spirit testing and were used to determine alcohol content. The instruments feature the historic Cartier scale and display the characteristic craftsmanship of 19th-century glassmaking with finely worked hand-blown glass.
The collection consists of:
1. Brandweinprober “Cartier”
dated ca. 1850–1870
originally hand-labelled paper scale
very early design
hand-blown glass
exceptionally decorative historical labeling
2. Alcoholometer “Cartier”
dated ca. 1880–1900
delicate Cartier scale up to 45
elegant scientific execution
very finely worked glass housing
Condition
The preservation state of both instruments is exceptional and in this form extremely rare.
no visible cracks
no chips
no restorations
no clouding or strong leaching of the glass
original scales fully intact
very clear glass quality
apparently little or never used
Of particular note is the almost flawless preservation of the delicate paper and scale areas, which is very rare for instruments of this period.
Collector’s note
Historical alcoholmeters and brandy testers of this quality are sought after by collectors of scientific instruments, distillation history, laboratory antiques, and early measuring technology.
The combination of:
historic Cartier scale,
handcrafted glass manufacture,
authentic 19th-century character,
and exceptional original condition
renders this collection a rare collectible piece with decorative and museum-like character.
An exceptional ensemble from the early era of scientific alcohol measurement.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
2
Material
Glass
Manufacturer/brand
Cartier
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
18.4 cm
Width
1.7 cm
Depth
1.7 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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