STONE FLAGON/BOTTLE
THIS IS AN UNUSUAL STONE FLAGON/BOTTLE. THE MAIN COLOUR IS MOSS GREEN WITH A STONE COLOURED BASE WITH AN ORANGE AND BROWN LINE SEPARATING THE TWO COLOURS. THE GREEN SECTION IS DECORATED WITH A RAISED ORANGE CIRCLE EDGED WITH BROWN AND A RAISED INNER WAVY EDGED CIRCLE WITH A RAISED DESIGN IN THE CENTRE WHICH RESEMBLES A FISH. THE BACK IS PLAIN. ON THE SHOULDERS OF THE BOTTLE THERE ARE TWO HOLES WITH A LEATHER CORD FOR CARRYING/HANGING PURPOSES. THERE IS A CORK STOPPER IN THE TOP - AN UNUSUAL ITEM.
IT IS IMPRESSED ON THE BOTTOM WITH A MAKER BUT I CANNOT READ IT OTHER THAN 'U.K' BELOW THE NAME. IT MEASURES 7INS OVERALL, 5INS ACROSS WIDEST PART AND IS 2 INS DEEP.
I HAVE HAD THIS ITEM FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS CAN'T REMEMBER WHERE FROM - CAME ACROSS IT HAVING A CLEAR OUT - BUT IT IS UNUSUAL AND FEEL SURE AN ADMIRER OF SUCH THINGS WOULD WELCOME IT INTO A COLLECTION.
AS IT IS QUITE HEAVY I WILL MAIL SECOND CLASS TO KEEP COSTS DOWN. THANK YOU.