English Cylinder Bottle with Applied Seal circa. 1780-85

Origin: English

Colour: Olive Green

Dimensions: Height 11.00in Width 3.5in

Lip: Applied string rim

Base: Kick-up with rough disc pontil scar

Source: England

Condition: Excellent. Glossy surface with typical cellar found wear.

Special features: Well-struck seal of an embowed arm and sceptre attributed to the Bickford family of North Devon. See Roger Dumbrell, Understanding Antique Wine Bottles, Antique Collectors' Club, 1983, see page 198 plate 116.

Seal: NON o DUBIO above the cutlass/sword bearing arm