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The listing, WHAT IS IT??? Estate Sale Find has ended.

I found this unique beauty at an Estate Sale, and no one knows what it is! :)) It's a gorgeous multi colored bottle with a hole in the bottom, footed, and a wire handle. Please see all pictures for detail and measurements.
Please, if you know what this is, tell me! :) There are no chips or cracks that I can see. No stamps or markings. I have no idea or it's age or origin.

Per Listia rules, I cannot send items to non-verified addresses. Make sure you verify your Listia account BEFORE bidding. Thank you :)

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This is a newer fly catcher . Not very expensive . I am a antique collector and have quite a few of them. The real old ones are hand blown not pressed glass . They normally are clear, light blue , or the highly collectable purple ones . These were placed on the Victorians dining room tables in the south a lot because they always had their windows open because of the heat . They were covered with a cloth so the guests didn't have to stare at the dead ones floating in the water . Just thought I would share this with you .

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Nov 19th, 2013 at 2:39:49 PM PST by

Very interesting! Thank you. And as many have stated, it is gorgeous regardless of it's age! :)

Nov 20th, 2013 at 12:18:17 AM PST by

Well, see, now I would have used it like a hurricane lantern, but for a candle. Put a candle on a small saucer, light it, then lower this item over the candle...can't be blown out and looks nice! I guess the use is in the eyey of the beholder, lol!

Nov 14th, 2013 at 1:33:07 AM PST by

That's exactly what i thought it was at first!
Thanks :)

Nov 14th, 2013 at 1:41:26 AM PST by

JLR717 is correct. It is for bees, yellow jackets & wasps. The wire is to hang it up away from the table to attract them. They supposedly get stuck inside. I bought one & hung it on our porch but someone broke it before I ever got to put anything in it. Probably not very old.

Nov 12th, 2013 at 7:14:39 AM PST by

Thank you! I guess it probably isn't very old, but I did pick it up at an estate sale, where I purchased many antiques. That's why I thought it may be old. It is so pretty just to catch bees and wasps! :)

Nov 12th, 2013 at 11:47:29 AM PST by

We can put it with my Camel Saddle, they sell for $75 to $850!! Lol!! Mine saddle isn't quite as useful unless you want it for a footstool, or have a camel Hahaha!! Maybe I should get this to hang off the camel saddle to keep the flies off the Camel I don't have(I feel like Gertrude Stein , talking like this!! Lol!!) A Fly trap is a Fly trap is a Fly Trap, is a Fire Extinguisher!! (Gertrude sorry if I'm insulting you wherever you are!!).

Nov 22nd, 2013 at 7:24:31 PM PST by

It's a Camel trap.
Thanks for making me busta chuckle! :))

Nov 23rd, 2013 at 12:29:37 AM PST by

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Nov 26th, 2013 at 1:24:32 PM PST by

Thank you, but I don't advertise my auctions on fellow Listian's pages, nor do I allow it on mine. It's just a matter of respect, in my opinion :)

Nov 26th, 2013 at 1:37:56 PM PST by

I asked my aunt about where she got hers and she said that it was from an old warehouse she worked in. They had wax corks in them and when there was a fire the fire would heat the wax letting the water out and then people would take them down and repurpose them as fly and wasp traps.. so it is TWO things first life it was a fire extinguisher and second life a fly trap and now in this lifetime just a pretty piece of colored glass with history :)

Nov 16th, 2013 at 2:39:07 PM PST by

Wow! So interesting! Thank you so much :)

Nov 16th, 2013 at 4:00:06 PM PST by

I believe it is a fly, wasp, bee, etc. trap. My grandmother actually had one. It looks newer, OR maybe just well taken care of. I know if it is antique it could bring a good $ 800. or for a serious collector even more. Good luck Its beautiful. Never seen a multi colored only clear or red.

Nov 14th, 2013 at 9:31:39 AM PST by

It is indeed, a fly/wasp catcher. I "Binged" it and many pictures came up of ones very similar to this!
Thank you :)

Nov 14th, 2013 at 9:49:27 AM PST by

Oh - BTW - DO NOT put it in the dishwasher. Some of the antique ones are painted and if you run it through the dishwasher, it will wash the color off!

Nov 13th, 2013 at 4:00:54 PM PST by

Great info! Thanks! I think this one is painted.

Nov 14th, 2013 at 1:06:17 AM PST by

Yes - it is a wasp/bee trap. We have several around our house in different colored glass. They are beautiful as well as useful when you're trying to work or eat outside. We just hose ours out when they get unsightly from all the wasps trapped in it, and refill with sugar water.

Nov 13th, 2013 at 3:59:59 PM PST by

Wow! Thanks for sharing! I hope to run across more of these! I'll be looking. Kinda wish I would have kept this! lol

Nov 14th, 2013 at 1:08:40 AM PST by

This is a Fire Extingwisher mid to late 20`s

Nov 14th, 2013 at 5:44:28 AM PST by

Oh boy. How does that work?

Nov 14th, 2013 at 9:33:40 AM PST by

My folks have one and it's a bee trap BUT what looks cool is if you get one of those lights that have a clip (like the one's that go in the Christmas village houses) put it in the bottom and now you can really enjoy the beautiful colored glass ! How fun and I think you should win a special badge (maybe they have one?) for the most comments !!! LOL ~ Jaime

Nov 25th, 2013 at 11:42:18 AM PST by

That would be really pretty! Thanks :)

Nov 25th, 2013 at 11:45:47 AM PST by

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Nov 26th, 2013 at 8:09:18 PM PST by

This is such a great item and auction.

Nov 26th, 2013 at 9:34:17 PM PST by

Thanks sweetie :)

Nov 26th, 2013 at 11:31:27 PM PST by

omg i have seen those go at actions for 2000 dollars and bigger ones even more that is an incredible find who ever wins this needs to go to a dealer and see how much u can get for it or just appraise it for you

Nov 13th, 2013 at 5:32:55 PM PST by

Hmmmm, that sure isn't what every one else is saying. They say it's not very old.
Thank you for your input :)

Nov 14th, 2013 at 1:02:02 AM PST by

I have NO idea what it is, but I like it & it would look great with my colored glass collection! Bidding & watching to the end! :)

Nov 12th, 2013 at 4:35:55 AM PST by

Thank you dear :)

Nov 12th, 2013 at 11:42:51 AM PST by

great auction! bet u never ask what is It in ur auction again. love it.

Nov 14th, 2013 at 7:06:51 PM PST by

Oh yes I will, if I don't know! lol
It has been great fun and quite interesting!
Thanks sweetie :)

Nov 14th, 2013 at 9:03:07 PM PST by

good/// wish you happy bidding results///// i found one for 30 dollars//will w/f.

Nov 15th, 2013 at 12:54:29 AM PST by

Thanks again :)

Nov 15th, 2013 at 1:02:39 AM PST by

Yes it is a fly and bee trap. If the wire isgalvanized then it could be per 1970's if the wire is copper or coated Steel then it's newer. They're still in production today so they must work. Hope that helps.

Nov 15th, 2013 at 1:31:32 PM PST by

Thank you! :)

Nov 15th, 2013 at 7:03:55 PM PST by

some one knows the value of this honey jug because they bid. these if they are from 1881 are worth 1,000 and if they are from 2013 they are worth 9.99-45.99
I just saw one on ebay that looks like this going for 75.00 they are fly catchers, it should be date stamped on the bottom or a maker stamp in the glass itself

Nov 15th, 2013 at 5:39:18 PM PST by

No dates or stamps.
Thanks :)

Nov 15th, 2013 at 7:00:32 PM PST by

I am glad to know what they are for. I have two of these

Nov 14th, 2013 at 12:52:36 PM PST by

Wow! Just like this one?

Nov 14th, 2013 at 1:23:09 PM PST by

Well ... That's cool! But if the bees, flies and wasps get stuck inside and die.... How do they get cleaned out??? Lol!! I love this item! Thanks for offering!

Nov 12th, 2013 at 5:30:11 PM PST by

They are saying it's fairly easy to clean out, but I just think it's too pretty for creatures! lol
Thanks so much :)

Nov 13th, 2013 at 12:17:17 AM PST by

Hello! It is a vintage, possibly antique fly/bee trap/catcher, you put out in the yard or at a park where you want to have a picinic!

Nov 25th, 2013 at 10:50:56 PM PST by

Yep, that's what it is! But may not be too old. Thanks :)

Nov 25th, 2013 at 11:38:17 PM PST by

That's a real good stump-er. I tried searching it , and didn't find anything. Maybe a wind whistler, hang it outside and wind blows through the bottom or top and makes a noise. Its pretty what ever it is.

Nov 12th, 2013 at 2:48:20 AM PST by

Yes, it's just gorgeous! And you may be right, but it has feet, too. I don't get it... lol

Nov 12th, 2013 at 3:34:04 AM PST by

It's a bee trap... You put sugar water in the bottom around the inside rim, cork the top and hang it outside... Works like a charm :)

Nov 25th, 2013 at 9:20:16 AM PST by

Yep. Thanks :)

Nov 25th, 2013 at 11:40:12 AM PST by

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/171120604141?lpid=82 hope this helps

Dec 3rd, 2013 at 2:02:51 AM PST by

It is a bee and wasp catcher, a fancy one! Looks hand blown! Lol

Nov 26th, 2013 at 6:50:36 PM PST by

Yep! Thanks :)

Nov 26th, 2013 at 8:11:41 PM PST by

I'm guessing after having read every single comment on here, that it is for catching insects of some sort. ;) Very beautiful, regardless of age or purpose. Great auction!

Nov 28th, 2013 at 12:51:43 AM PST by

Thank you! I have a beautiful cobalt blue vase listed that looks just wonderful sitting next to thing thing! :)

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