These two bottles were found in a flooded cellar in the Loire Valley. Although a very close pair and bearing the same seal they do vary slightly. C.1730
2.87 has a higher string rim and the glass blowpipe pontil scar on 2.86 is at a considerable angle.
2.86.----Weight 1030gms.--Height 28.5cm.--Width 11.8cm.--Capacity 980cc.
2.87.----Weight 1140gms.--Height 29cm. --Width 11.7cm.--Capacity 950cc.
Average Capacity 965cc
Both bottles have glass blowpipe pontil scars and applied V string rims.
The seals depict a six pointed star crowned with a coronet of pearls for a Marquis. (3.5cm)
The other bottle here is a wonderful early sealed example from C.1710. It is not in my collection but belongs to a very keen collector friend of mine.
2.K. Weight 850gms. -- Height 19cm. -- Width 12cm. -- Capacity 670cc.
Nice rounded string rim and glass tipped pontil scar.
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