Lot Essay
Cf. Roger Dumbrell, Understanding Antique Wine Bottles (1983), p. 53, pl. 9 and the two examples from the Collection of Mr Tom Floyd sold in these Rooms on 13 February 1990, lots 1 and 2.
CIRCA 1665
Details
An early 'shaft and globe' wine-bottle
Circa 1665
Of green tint, with slender tapering neck, string-ring and shallow kick-in base (pitting to surface and burial wear)
9¼in. (23.5cm.) high
Circa 1665
Of green tint, with slender tapering neck, string-ring and shallow kick-in base (pitting to surface and burial wear)
9¼in. (23.5cm.) high