T.C.C.R ‘Trinity College Common Room’ Oxford Sealed Bottle c1835

Description

Heading : Oxford ‘Trinity College Common Room’ glass bottle
Date : c1835
Period : William IV
Origin : England
Colour : Dark amber
Neck : Tapered with a double collar lip
Body : Cylindrical with straight thick walls and rounded shoulders. Round applied T.C.C.R seal
Pontil : Smooth basal kick-up
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 10 7/8 inches tall and approx. 3 3/8 inches in diameter
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 822 grams

References : Antique Sealed Bottles By David Burton – Page 1274.

Trinity is a relative “newbie” amongst the colleges. They have reputation for throwing stones and being quite lax in matters pisciculture and yet manage to maintain all manner of pond life other than fish. Kenneth Clarke is possibly the most famous alumnus. thoroughly charming but a true “wet”.  Floreat Exon.