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Early Antique Onion-Shaped Glass Bottle with Iridescent Patina | 17th–18th Century | Seabed Find
Early Antique Onion-Shaped Glass Bottle with Iridescent Patina | 17th–18th Century | Seabed Find
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This onion-shaped bottle is a top find for collectors and enthusiasts of early glassware. These bottles represent some of the earliest examples of their kind in terms of shape and craftsmanship. Despite its poor condition, the historical significance and unique patina make it a remarkable piece.
Over centuries, exposure to seabed acids and water minerals has created a stunning natural patina. The surface displays a palette of oxidised oil-like colours and tortoiseshell-like patterns, giving the bottle an almost iridescent quality. This effect is highly prized among antique collectors for its authenticity and aesthetic appeal
This onion-shaped bottle is a top find for collectors and enthusiasts of early glassware. Dating from the late 17th to early 18th century, these bulbous forms represent some of the earliest examples of utilitarian glass craftsmanship. Despite surface wear and encrustation, the historical significance and unique patina make this a remarkable survivor of its type.
Over centuries, exposure to soil acids and water minerals has created a stunning natural patina. The surface displays a palette of oxidised oil-like colours and tortoiseshell-like patterns, giving the bottle an almost iridescent quality. This effect is highly prized among antique collectors for its authenticity and aesthetic appeal — a visual testament to age, burial, and elemental transformation.
Whether viewed as an archaeological relic or a decorative artefact, this bottle offers a compelling glimpse into early glassmaking and trade. Ideal for display, study, or inclusion in a curated collection of early domestic wares.
Provenance: Late 17th-Century/early 18th-Century. Most probably Dutch. A seabed-find.
Material: Hand-blown green glass.
Condition: Please refer to the images. The surface is worn. The bottle retains its shape and the string rim and neck remain intact.
Dimensions:
Height: 14.5 cm (5.7 inches)
Diameter: 11.2 cm (4.4 inches)
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