LOT 586 Early to mid 18th Century green glass seal bottle, probably East Midlands circa 1720-40, initialled
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Early to mid 18th Century green glass seal bottle, probably East Midlands circa 1720-40, initialled TH within scalloped border, 22cm high For bottles displaying a similar seal, see Burton, David, Antique Sealed Bottles 1640-1900, Vol. 3, ACC 2015 p.1159, where stated 'this style of engraving with its distinctive triangular border was known in the Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire area… one bottle was excavated near Chesterfield, Derbyshire on farmland close to Wingerworth Hall. The initials on the bottle may have connection with the Hunloke family who were the owners of the Hall.' Small flaw (perhaps a burst bubble) to the irregular shape rim plus further old losses to same. There is a crease line to the neck but this is in manufacturing process. Some general lustre and 'nature's gilding' plus some opacity to lustre particularly beneath seal. **General condition consistent with age
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