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Shaft-and-Globe Utility Glass Bottle c.1650Origin: European - Either Dutch, English, French or German Colour: Pale Green Dimensions: Height 10.5cm / 4.12in Lip: Typical shaft-and-globe applied string rim Base: Kick-up with pontil scar Source: London. England Condition: Excellent. Striated surface with external and internal iridescent.
Special features: This is an early half-size shaft-and-globe utility bottle circa. 1630-1660. This bottle most likely pre-dates the later English shaft and globe bottle. |
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| The King Drinks (Twelfth Night) by Museo del Prado, Madrid c.1668 showing early shaft-and-globe utility bottles on shelf above farmers gathered to celebrate the Feast of the Magi on the 12th Night of Christmas. |
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