Lot Essay
Cf. the example from the collection of Mr. Tom Floyd sold in these Rooms on 13 February 1990, lot 2; also Roger Dumbrell, Understanding Antique Wine Bottles, p. 52, pl. 7
ENGLISH GLASS
VARIOUS PROPERTIES
AN EARLY SEALED 'SHAFT AND GLOBE' WINE-BOTTLE of green tint, the depressed and tapering oviform body applied with a seal inscribed I O above crossed leafless branches, the tapering neck with a string-ring and with kick-in base (chip to edge of seal and rim chips), circa 1670
Details
AN EARLY SEALED 'SHAFT AND GLOBE' WINE-BOTTLE of green tint, the depressed and tapering oviform body applied with a seal inscribed I O above crossed leafless branches, the tapering neck with a string-ring and with kick-in base (chip to edge of seal and rim chips), circa 1670
19.5cm. high, 13.5cm. diam.
19.5cm. high, 13.5cm. diam.