Lot 112 , A George III black glass mallet shaped wine bottle, sealed for Jas. Oakes, Bury, 1788, height 26.5cm

A George III black glass mallet shaped wine bottle, sealed for Jas. Oakes, Bury, 1788, height 26.5cm
Estimate £300-400

NOTE: there is a 20mm internal splinter crack to the back
There is no evidence of restoration chips or cracks however there are typical striations and large bubbles to the interior of the glass, there is also a heavy opaque residue to a large part of the interior of the body of the bottle, some occasional scratching to the glass around the shoulder and on the foot consistent with it being dug up some time ago, otherwise in good condition.


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Sold for £360