Double Magnum English Onion Bottle c.1700-1720

Origin: English

Colour: Dark olive green

Dimensions: Height 11.0in x Body Width 9.0in x Base Width 6.5in

Lip: Applied string rim

Base: Kick-up with pontil scar

Source: London. England

Condition: Excellent. Cellar found condition. Glossy surface with typical surface and base wear. Lovely air bubbles. No chips or cracks.

Special features:
This is a rare double magnum English wine bottle circa 1710 made of very heavy metal and thus likely to survice another 300 years. The capacity of this bottle is just over a gallon i.e 8.5 pints. A typical magnum is defined as having the capacity of 2/3 of a gallon

References: Ward Lloyd, A Wine-Lover's Glasses, 2000 for a similar early 18th century English double magnum wine bottle. Cosbert Douglas, Black Glass Auction Results Booklet, 2001, Plate 42 for an illustration of a magnum English onion bottle with dated applied Seal: 'W.W / 1706' that sold for £5,500 in 2000/2001