CSM

Approximate Overall Height: 17.5"

 

The second of our coronal mirror series, we're calling this one Corona Radiata, inspired by Roman Emperors' crowns and laurel wreath combinations. Borrowed from the Greeks and Spartans, the Romans used crowns and wreaths of laurel or olive leaves to crown as a token of divinity, grand reward, and triumphal decoration.

Reflective. Refractive. Resplendent.

 

Recreated in crystals, this corona and wreath was reimagined with 39 individually hand placed refractive and fiery vintage prisms, and finished with our signature mercerized rust patina. Hand-cut and hand-polished teardrops, Russian octagonal crystals in two sizes, and Austrian ovals in two sizes seamlessly hug the edge of this perfectly round vintage double sided mirror, we found while digging through boxes at an estate in Delaware.
 

Forever married to the perfect bottle base, this tiara topped mirror sits perched on an embossed antique aqua seltzer bottle, with a hazy inner fog of smoke gray and milky white. Thick, heavy glass with seeded imperfections, and benign inner fractures to the handsome silhouette add to the overall patina and charm of this special piece. Banded in one of our solder collars, and graced by an antique beaded rosary and Italian medallion, this one of a kind piece is sure to be a stand out in your collection.

The perfect piece for the princess you know, the princess you are, or the princess you've dreamed of being, this example of Cross Bottle Guy bottle art is perfect for your vanity table, dressing room or boudoir, or simply as a piece that will reflect the shining artistry of our cross bottles.

Please note there are very slight imperfections in the mirrors as they are vintage. However, these do not interfere with viewing, and we think, add to the rough/luxe look we curate here at Cross Bottle Guy.

 

This bottle is embossed. It is embossed to read:

"GERHARD LANC'S : BOTTLING WORKS : BUFFALO N.Y."

 

Click here to take a look at all of our coronal mirror bottles from this limited series.

  

 

RSAB

Approximate Overall Height: 7.75"

 

This beautiful piece of sea shell bottle art is another from the 2016 Summer Series from Cross Bottle Guy. A gorgeous, naturally red fan blade pectin shell with fossilized remains of white anemone is hugged with a solder case finished in our signature, mercerized rust patina.

 

Forever sealing a beautiful antique amber pharmacal bottle, this piece is accented with a white glass sea bead collar. Perfect for the natural, nautical, or beach inspired décor of in your home!

Authentically Handmade. Unique. One of a Kind. Art.
 

CE4PL

Approximate Overall Height: 15.75"

 

Our beautifully refractive cat eye oval crystals are always a joy to work with. They never disappoint our collectors, and always result in the most gorgeous Cross Bottle Guy handmade work. This piece is no exception. Hand crafted from 14 of these brilliant and fiery crystals, this new shape for Cross Bottle Guy in 2016 will hopefully be a collector favorite.

 

Centered on a unique, rectangular prisms originally used to hold together strands of Russian chained prisms in a basket chandelier, and accented by octagonal crystals, this one of a kind piece will work beautifully in any of our previous or forth coming collections.

 

Finished in our signature mercerized rust patina, and forever married to a large antique perfumers bottle wrapped in a pair of our solder collars, this lovely finished piece of art is further enhanced by an antique rosary of demure beads.

 

 

Authentically Handmade. Unique. One of a Kind. Art.

 

HFMC1

Approximate Overall Height: 11"

Hand forged, this beautiful and large metal cross is one of only six that we were able to procure. Each slightly different than the other, there is a wonderful soul to each of these stunning metal open fretwork crosses. Highly detailed on the front only, the cross measures just over four inches tall, nearly twice the size of our incredibly popular pewter antediluvian rosary crosses. This antique paean to Christ, was likely the effort of an amateur metal smith, but the tremendous overall presence of this stunning cross couldn't be more perfect for rough/luxe mix that we have established with our handmade art here at Cross Bottle Guy.

Distinctive. Rare. Evocative.

 

Forever married to a beautifully hazy, antique scientific acid bottle in a beautiful aqua color, banded by one of our solder collars, and finished in our signature mercerized rust patina, this stunning piece of art is further embellished by a wood bead rosary with an Italian miraculous medallion.

Authentically Handmade. Unique. One of a Kind. Art.

This bottle is embossed. It is embossed to read: "URIC. SOLVENT"

 

APC19

 Approximate Overall Height: 8.75"

Our antediluvian pewter rosary crosses are a perfect filler for any collection of crystal cross bottle guy cross bottles, or, for our gorgeous sea life bottles. They also make for wonderful gifts, and to help start a collection for yourself or for a friend. These stunning pewter relics are forever joined to their antique bottle counterpart. 

This beautiful antique embossed bottle is absolutely gorgeous! A very thick class with a ghostly inner patina, a wash of grays and milky whites, and subtle imperfections to the interior glass causing a stunning texture.

This bottle is embossed. It is embossed to read:

"OMEGA : OIL : IT'S GREEN : TRADEMARK : THE OMEGA : CHEMICAL CO: BOSTON MASS"

  

Authentically Handmade. Unique. One of a Kind. Art.

 

 

4PSC1

Approximate Overall Height: 9.75"

 

Another new crystal Cross Bottle Guy design for 2016, this beautiful handmade crystal cross is made from our brilliantly refractive teardrop crystals, centered on 4 square German crystals turned on edge, and embellished by our fire-polished Russian octagonal prisms. A gorgeous geometric sculpture with hand-cut refractory edges that will allow light to dance gracefully throughout the room.

Finished in our signature mercerized rust patina, this creation tops one a wonderfully unique antique pharmacy bottle. Originally aqua, the bitters that were kept in the bottle gave it an ethereal glaze, similar to antique carnival glass, with a stunning iridescence. Graced by an antique bone colored glass bead rosary with a medal of St. Ann, this gorgeous bottle is a great one to start or add to any Cross Bottle Guy collection.

Authentically Handmade. Unique. One of a Kind. Art.

 

 

ROSC2

Approximate Overall Height: 13.5"

Our bohemian fired, and expertly polished teardrop crystals come together to form one of our most beautifully simple crosses, centered on an antique crystal rosette, filled with a patinated pebble of solder.

An artful study in line and curve, these crystals are forever joined to create a gorgeous cross, embellished with our small Russian octagonal prisms, hand finished in our signature mercerized rust patina.

A shapely silhouette, this cleverly sculpted bottle still bears the gorgeous patina from its many years buried under the clay. A wash of colors, iridescent gray, the interior hue and texture of this shapely vessel are of beauty only matched by the dazzling crystal cross forever sealing it. Complete with one of our solder collars, and made even more graceful by the antique rosary and saint medallion secured to the slender bottle neck.

 

Authentically Handmade. Unique. One of a Kind. Art.

 

LFCS4

Approximate Overall Height: 15.25"

This stunning Cross Bottle Guy crystal creation is made from four of our large French Pendalogues, expertly hand chiseled for the most refractive and brilliant shine. Further accentuated by our fiery Russian square and small octagonal prisms, this unique four point cross is finished in our signature mercerized rust patina.

Married forever to a gorgeous aqua bottle with the most feminine and striking of silhouettes, wrapped in our solder collars, this large piece of Cross Bottle Guy handmade work is sure to fit in beautifully with any growing collection.

Authentically Handmade. Unique. One of a Kind. Art.

ARCWR

Approximate Overall Height: 16.25"

We love using these incredibly refractive, hand-cut, flat backed French pendalogue crystals in our handmade Cross Bottle Guy work, but they're increasingly harder and harder to find. Large and fiery, these mesmerizing prisms are dazzling with a lovely feminine shape that always makes for the most beautiful finished work.

Centered here on an antique rosette, and accented by our brilliant teardrops and smallest Russian octagonal crystals, this gorgeous cross is finished in our signature mercerized rust patina, and forever married to an antique embossed aqua pharmacy bottle.

The handsome silhouette of this bottle is the perfect companion for the feminine shape of the crystal cross which tops it. A beautiful aqua blue, made even more interesting by the decades of patina acquired from its many years buried underground, it is graced by a beautiful rosary with crucifix and medallion of Christ.

This bottle is embossed. It is embossed to read:

"B.O. & G. C. WILSON : BOTANIC DRUGGISTS : BOSTON, U.S.A."

  

Authentically Handmade. Unique. One of a Kind. Art.

 

ESIM5

Approximate Overall Height: 10.25"

Absolutely stunning, and brilliantly refractive, this five point crystal cross bottle is surely to tug at your heart strings and brighten any room of your beautiful home. Made from our amazingly vibrant teardrop crystals, hand cut and polished in the Bohemian method, and delightfully surrounded by miniature octagonal crystals; this beautiful piece is certainly one to grab for your growing cross bottle collection.

 

Forever held to its antique amber pharmacy vessel with the strength of stoic solder, finished in our signature mercerized rust.

    

Authentically Handmade. Unique. One of a Kind. Art. 

 

MEDOCCR1

Approximate Overall Height: 7.5"

Delightfully radiant, this demure crystal cross made up our multi-faceted, bohemian fired, medium Russian octagonal crystals, finished in our signature mercerized rust patina and forever tops a very unique bottle.

Hand dug, this clear antique pharmacal bottle still bears some of the gorgeous patina from its many years buried under ground. A thick glass, with fluid movement, this shapely vessel is the perfect partner to the dazzling crystal cross atop it.  

This bottle is embossed. It is embossed to read:

"LISTERINE : LAMBERT : PHARMACAL COMPANY"

Authentically Handmade. Unique. One of a Kind. Art.

 

MFC4P

Approximate Overall Height: 8.5"

Hand-crafted from our rare, medium French leaf pendalogues, this fiery and refractive four point crystal cross is a delightful treasure to add to your Cross Bottle Guy collections. Finished in our signature mercerized rust patina, this beautiful piece of handmade art is embellished by our Russian octagonal prisms.

Married forever to an outstanding bottle, embossed on all four sides, and with a ghostly inner patina, this unique piece of Cross Bottle Guy cross sculpture is sure to bring dazzling joy to your collections.

This bottle is embossed. It is embossed to read:

"PHILADA : HUSBAND'S : CALCINED : MAGNESIA"

AQ5SC

Approximate Overall Height: 8.75"

Magnificently radiant, this demure crystal cross is inspired by medieval crosses of the 8th - 11th century A.D.. Made from our Russian square crystal prisms turned on edge, and accented by our brilliant medium octagonal crystals, this crystal cross is the perfect piece to start, or add to any existing Cross Bottle Guy collection! Finished in our signature mercerized rust patina, this handmade art tops an antique pharmacy bottle.

Hand dug, this bottle still bears the gorgeous patina from its many years buried under ground. A wash of patina in greys and milky whites, this shapely, aqua antique bitters bottle is only matched in handsome beauty by the dazzling crystal cross forever sealing it.    

Authentically Handmade. Unique. One of a Kind. Art.

 

LGSFL

Approximate Overall Height: 15"

 

A beautiful new crystal design for Cross Bottle Guy collectors in 2016, this stunning collection of crystals, inspired by the intricate filigree of our antediluvian pewter crosses, this four point cross has been affectionately referred to as "snowflake" by those visiting the studio during its creation.

 

Made from our fiery and refractive hand-polished teardrop prisms, and accented by our Russian octagonal crystals and the smallest of our diminutive teardrop prisms, this snowflake cross is a large and wonderful piece for the center of your Cross Bottle Guy collections.

 

Finished in our signature mercerized rust patina, and forever joined to an antique cobalt blue household bottle with the most gentlemanly of ribbed silhouettes, this one-of-a-kind piece of handmade is sure to be a crowd favorite!

 

Authentically Handmade. Unique. One of a Kind. Art.

LGTD

Approximate Overall Height: 15"

These beautiful Swedish crystals were a very good find, during one of our continental flea market digs. Brilliantly refractive, with over 32 hand-cut bevels in each one, fire polished for a fiery gleam, these crystals made for a gorgeous Cross Bottle Guy cross, likely to be retired with this one, simply because of the rarity of the crystals.

Centered on a large octagon from Russia, and further embellished by smaller Russian prisms, this handmade art is finished in our signature mercerized rust patina, and forever seals its antique amber apothecary jar, which glows with warmth and radiant ambiance.

A really stunning piece of Cross Bottle Guy art perfect to start a collection, grow a collection, or begin a collection for a friend.

Authentically Handmade. Unique. One of a Kind. Art.  

 

AQFALI

Approximate Overall Height: 10.25"

Inspired by the French Cross Pattee, this beautiful crystal cross bottle creation is new to Cross Bottle Guy for 2016. Made of our outstandingly brilliant Russian Octagonal crystals, fiery with refractory, the handsome shape of this cross makes it one that will play well with others, and we hope this one will be a crowd favorite.

Finished in our signature mercerized rust patina, and forever married to a gorgeous antique aqua medicine bottle, ethereal with its inner patina of milky whites and grays, this unique, one of a kind, handmade piece of art is sure to fit in perfectly with your growing collection!  

  

Authentically Handmade. Unique. One of a Kind. Art.

 

 

APR3D2

Approximate Overall Size: 4.75"

Our antediluvian pewter rosary crosses are a perfect filler for any collection of crystal cross bottle guy cross bottles, or, for our gorgeous sea life bottles. They also make for wonderful gifts, and to help start a collection for yourself or for a friend. These stunning pewter relics are forever joined to their antique bottle counterpart.



This pewter rosary is forever married to a wonderfully interesting bottle. Reminiscent of antique laboratory beakers with its bulbous bottom and slender neck, this piece is sure to be a beautiful addition to your collection of Cross Bottle Guy crystal and sealife bottles.  

  

Authentically Handmade. Unique. One of a Kind. Art.

AQCSB

 Approximate Overall Height: 18"

Hand crafted using our largest ice pendalogues, centered on an antique octagonal prism, and finished with our tiniest teardrop prisms for a somewhat floral center, this crystal starburst, is a perfect piece to add to your growing collections of Cross Bottle Guy crystal crosses, sculptures, or our sealife bottles. Finished in our signature mercerized rust patina, this stunning masterwork is further enhanced by the antique embossed aqua bottle it has been forever paired.

We never simply attach our art to a vessel. We search for a pairing we deem perfect, lasting, life-long. Sometimes we find a bottle before we make a cross, and other times our crystal crosses are patiently waiting for a mate. When we found this stunning long neck aqua bottle, we knew this marriage would be eternal. A beautiful, and feminine silhouette with a ghostly inner patina of whites and grays thanks to years of calcification being guarded among rocks in an old creek. A beautiful piece of history, topped with a beautiful piece of art.

This bottle is embossed. It is embossed to read:

"E. GENTSCH : BUFFALO, N.Y."

This inspiring, one of a kind, handmade piece of art is further enhanced with a ebony wood bead rosary, and heavy medallion from Italy.

Authentically Handmade. Unique. One of a Kind. Art.

I'm sorry. I've been purchased for a private collection.

DTWE1

Approximate Overall Height: 14.5"

 



New to Cross Bottle Guy cross bottle collectors for 2016, these pentagonal Swedish crystals are absolutely extraordinary! Hand-cut and incredibly fiery thanks to the more than 36 points of light in each crystal, these are surely going to be a fan favorite.

Beautifully refractive, and further enhanced by the brilliant Russian octagonal prisms, and square prisms turned on edge, this large four-point cross will seamlessly fit in any collection, but is large enough to stand out, making a statement all on its own. Stunningly finished in our signature mercerized rust patina, the beauty of this piece is further enhanced by the rare and textured vessel it is forever joined.

 

Hand dug in the red dirt canyon in California, this bottle still bears the gorgeous patina from its many years buried under the clay. A wash of colors, from honey to amber to deep rust, the interior hue and texture of this antique spirits flask are of beauty only matched by the dazzling crystal cross forever sealing it.

 

Authentically Handmade. Unique. One of a Kind. Art.

 

 

LFCFR

Approximate Overall Height: 17.75"

 

A beautiful Cross Bottle Guy crystal cross bottle creation made from our large French Pendalogues, and accented by our fiery and refractive Russian square and small octagonal prisms. Finished in our signature mercerized rust patina, this large piece of our handcrafted work is sure to fit in beautifully with your growing collection.

 

Married forever to a gorgeous bottle with the most feminine of silhouettes and ethereal patina, the addition of a French sacrament around the neck adds even more charm and beauty to this favored piece, fresh from the studio.

 

Authentically Handmade. Unique. One of a Kind. Art.

  

Sorry. I've been purchased for a private collection.