Sold for A$370
Large amber globular storage bottle. Punt to base. Featured in Antique Glass Bottles - Their History and Evolution (1500-1850).. Early Glass. Amber. Large amber globular storage bottle with applied lip ring and snapped off lip. Bright amber. 265 mm. 1840s
Excellent. (8.5). A great yellowish brown colour, this is typical for the Black Forest area in England according to the vendor. It has an applied lip ring, the upper lip is snapped off from making. Some associated minor nibbles and flakes around this upper lip. Some inner contents type residue stain looks like it will soak out. Some usage wear to the heel. Some scratches to be found, nothing major. Spot or two of grime which should clean off. Full of airbubbles. A wonderful piece of early glass, this bottles features in Willy Van den Bossche's book Antique Glass Bottles - Their History and Evolution (1500-1850).. Estimate: $300-400