WILLIAM CARR BLACKBURN SALTGLAZE SLAB SEAL STONE BOTTLE Start Price GBP 0.99 Current Price GBP 93.00 Time Left - Bid Count 11 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 27, 2008 End Time Sunday, December 07, 2008 Location Buckinghamshire See more about 'WILLIAM CARR BLACKBURN SALTGLAZE SLAB SEAL STONE BOTTLE' Description WILLIAM CARR BLACKBURN SALTGLAZE SLAB SEAL STONE BOTTLE This is a superb early (circa 1860's), slab seal stoneware porter. The slab seal on the front, which is unusually well struck, depicts a large picture of an old wooden horse drawn farm or traders cart, with the words: 'TRADE MARK' impressed through the middle and the trade name: 'WILLIAM, CARR BLACKBURN impressed above and below. nb note the odd comma after 'WILLIAM' and before 'CARR' , does this mean it was two different names trading together ? There are some lovely areas of dark brown to the saltglaze finish on the bottom - where the salt collected in the saltglazing/firing ? Size is 6 1/2" (170mm) tall Condition is very good, with only a few tiny nicks here and there around the lip and base, and a small chip on the bottom edge on the back (see photos). There is also a couple of kiln touch marks either side of the slab seal, which are often found on these (again see photos). However, overall I say this was a good example of this bottle, and I only mention the above condition items in so much detail as I prefer to be absolutely accurate in my condition descriptions. So there it is, a good example of this seldomly seen slab seal, that I've done my best to describe as accurately as I can. However if you do require anymore information please contact me and I'll do my best to provide it. International bidders please contact me before bidding for postal rate and please also note that only Paypal can be used for international payments Thanks for looking and HAPPY BIDDING ! Place a Bid!