CIRCA 1690-1710

Details

FOUR ONION-SHAPED WINE-BOTTLES
CIRCA 1690-1710
Each of dark-green tint, with string rim and kick-in base, in sizes
The smallest 5 in. (12.7 cm.) high; the tallest 6 in. (15.2 cm.) high (4)

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. This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage

If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.

View condition report

Lot Essay

These unsealed bottles were found on or near to the site of Wraxall Court in Somerset by the current owner's grandfather. It is highly likely that they originate from the Gorges family who were based at Wraxall from the early 13th century. The impressive Gorges lineage includes Tristram Gorges (d. 1608) who was entrusted by Sir Francis Drake to take the captive Don Pedro de Valdez to the Tower of London following the defeat of the Spanish Armada, and Sir Thomas Gorges (d. 1610) who was second cousin to Elizabeth I.

More from Christie's Interiors

View All