Lot Essay
Roger Dumbrell, Understanding Antique Wine Bottles (Woodbridge, 1983) records an E.F. seal, see p. 262.
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THE CIRCULAR SEAL INSCRIBED E.F 1739 BELOW A CROWN
Details
A sealed and dated mallet-shaped wine bottle
The circular seal inscribed E.F 1739 below a crown
Of dark-brown tint, with kick-in base (rim chips)
8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm.) high
The circular seal inscribed E
Of dark-brown tint, with kick-in base (rim chips)
8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm.) high
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis