Hello, I am always looking for early, pontiled English and French black glass bottles. Wear, cracks, and chips are fine as I collect for historic value and a love of early bottles.Thanks,Yancey
Hello,
If anyone has any free blown black glass bottles, especially French or English, I am interested. Early French are highly desired.
Thanks!
Yancey
From the two pictures, it would appear that your bottle is French, dating to the 1810-1830 period. I could tell more with a picture of the pontil. These are not uncommon today, nor were they in North America during their period of use. There is a direct and traceable lineage from the early...
You have an early blown French wine. I would date it to 1780-1800 or so. It is interesting in that the string rim is a bit earlier and the body is a later form. That is why I would go with the later date. As for value, I see them sell in the range of $45-$85 when you look at ebay. If you...
Hello,
I am looking for reasonably priced black glass bottles. Must be pontiled. Particularly Engish squats or squat cylindricals, French Flowerpots, etc.... Damage is ok if not too serious.
Thanks!
Yancey