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Lot 148.. SEALED SHAFT & GLOBE BOTTLE.
7.8ins tall, c.1665-70. This is the finest and most intact example from the amazing discovery featuring the extraordinary and magnificent all over body golden iridescence. The almost entirely intact round matrix seal (minor
nibbling to bottom lower left edge) is a
shield surmounted by a coronet bearing
three crescents, two upper and one lower divided by a band (a ‘fesse ermine’). The shield is the arms of the Earls and Barons of Coventry who resided in the now National Trust owned property Croome Court, adding considerably to its antiquarian interest. Additional images can be found on easyliveauction.com. This bottle is a relatively complete example
with just a section of the string rim absent. The entire item simply ‘oozes’ enormous character. An exceptional & important offering!
NR £15,000-20,000+
THE FINAL TWO
On Sunday 5 October BBR will sell the last 2 of this small & very important grouping.