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
I would like to sell or trade this compote. It has been in my collection for quite some time and it is time to turn it into something else. As shown in the photos, it has a nice open pontil. I belive it to be American and date to about 1820 or so. I would like $225.00 or would be willing to...