Antique Swedish Glass Spirit Flask / Pocket Bottle – Gustav Adolf Sveriges Konung
Antique or vintage clear blown glass spirit flask featuring an etched royal monogram beneath a crown and an attached brass or bronze-tone hanging cap stamped:
“GUSTAF ADOLF
SVERIGES
KONUNG”
Translated from Swedish: “Gustaf Adolf, King of Sweden.”
The bottle likely commemorates or references King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden and appears to be a Scandinavian souvenir, ceremonial flask, or decorative spirits bottle. Features a cork stopper with attached metal cap and suspension ring.
The simple hand-blown style glass combined with the royal insignia gives it strong Scandinavian folk or tavern décor appeal.
Features:
Etched crowned royal cipher/monogram
Swedish royal reference
Brass-tone attached cap and ring
Cork stopper intact
Clear hand-formed glass body
Scandinavian / Nordic collectible
Condition Notes:
General wear and surface scratching to glass
Oxidation/patina to metal cap
Cork shows age and shrinkage
Air bubbles and waviness in glass consistent with older manufacture