A Rare 19th Century Green Glass ‘Elder’ Condiment Bottle

Description

Heading : Georgian glass Elder condiment bottle
Date : c1820
Period : George IV
Origin : England
Colour : Emerald green
Stopper : Original faceted and gilded spire stopper
Bowl Features : Gilded capitalised ‘ELDER’
Pontil : Polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 5 /316 inches tall and approx. 1 3/4 inches in diameter
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks. some minor gilt rub as shown
Restoration : None
Weight : 170 grams

References : Coloured Glass by Derek C.Davis & Keith Middlemas – page 66

Elder vinegar was akin to balsamic. or should that be modena day ?