Page 47 - the 32nd UK SummerNational Auction

174. JAMES OAKES BURY 1770 DATED ENGLISH CYLINDER WINE BOTTLE.
(Burton p766-767). 10.3ins tall. Something of an iconic & uber classic English sealed cylinder wine. Black/ dark green glass. Crude/ uneven cylinder, slightly tapering neck, applied string rim (perfect) re annealed lip (pin head, in use, edge flake). Extremely well
struck & crisp upper body seal - the gent was a well known Bury St Edmunds a wealthy merchant and banker. Base kick up, pontil. Ex Maurice Collins Collection. 9/5/10. NR. £600-800+
175. MIDDLE TEMPLE SMALL ENGLISH SEALED CYLINDER WINE BOTTLE. 8.3ins tall. A rare split size early 19th c. sealed cylinder. Black/ dark green glass, short neck, double collar lip (slight in manufacture roughness). A very crisply struck shoulder seal of the Middle Temple featuring the Pascal Lamb & Flag. Lovely body tilt, full sheen. Base kick up. 9.8/10. Exc/A1 NR. £80-120+
176. D BISHOP 1727 SEALED ENGLISH ONION WINE BOTTLE. Another example from the South West collector who recovered various early glass over the years. This professionally restored to a very high standard. As a result it is rather heavy, but displays really well. It is what it is - an affordable dated sealed English onion embodying great character. NR. £250-300+