A group of seven stoneware bottle and jars of local interest, 19th century and later, to include a two gallon jar stamped 'Charles & John King, Wine & Brandy Merchants Abingdon'; three Oxford related bottles; a Morland & Co, Abingdon bottle; one for Simmonds of Reading; and one for T H Wells of Bicester
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Dimensions: the Charles & John King jar 38cm high
Sold for £80
Estimated at £80 - £120
A group of seven stoneware bottle and jars of local interest, 19th century and later, to include a two gallon jar stamped 'Charles & John King, Wine & Brandy Merchants Abingdon'; three Oxford related bottles; a Morland & Co, Abingdon bottle; one for Simmonds of Reading; and one for T H Wells of Bicester
(7)
Dimensions: the Charles & John King jar 38cm high
The Hanley and Morland bottles with chips to the rims. Hairline crack round the rim of the King bottle. Otherwise with minor marks due to age and use.
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Auction: The Interiors Sale, 4th Sep, 2023