Lot # 185 - Three Manganese Glass Snail Figurines

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 28-Oct-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 04-Nov-2025 10:04:00 PM
Current bid:

$37.00

Highest bidder:

pop

Auction has ended

Description :

Description

A luminous set of manganese glass snail figurines, each hand-formed with coiled translucent shells and delicate antennae. These whimsical mollusks glow under UV light, revealing embedded air bubbles and subtle yellow-green tinting. Their sculptural forms and radiant finish make them ideal for collectors of art glass, mid-century curiosities, or blacklight-reactive décor.


Item Details

Dimensions (Each Snail)

  • Length: 5"

  • Width: 1"

  • Height: 3"

Materials & Features

  • Manganese glass with natural glow under UV/blacklight

  • Swirled shell design with internal air bubbles for texture

  • Translucent yellow-green tint

  • Hand-formed glass with raised antennae and coiled body

  • No maker’s mark; likely mid-century studio or artisan production


Dimensions : 5 in L x 1 in W x 3 in H

Auction History

Highest bidder is pop

Date Bid User
04-Nov-2025 7:26:18 PM $37.00 pop
04-Nov-2025 7:25:36 PM $36.00 Belle3
04-Nov-2025 7:25:36 PM $35.00 pop
04-Nov-2025 7:24:44 PM $27.00 Belle3
04-Nov-2025 7:24:33 PM $24.00 pop
04-Nov-2025 7:24:33 PM $23.00 Belle3
04-Nov-2025 6:40:40 PM $16.00 pop
03-Nov-2025 10:48:13 PM $11.00 GrinningGolden
31-Oct-2025 12:15:30 PM $10.00 Bakerdubs
31-Oct-2025 12:15:30 PM $9.00 Yohawn
29-Oct-2025 8:27:23 AM $6.00 Bakerdubs
28-Oct-2025 11:44:10 AM $5.00 bears_mom

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