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French goldsmith A ruby glass scent flask with gold mounts
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- glass, porcelain
- 10.5cm, 4 1/8 in high
of flattened faceted form, chained stopper, footrim and neck mount with Paris discharge marks probably for 1732-1738, the stopper with later French control mark
Exhibited
Heiner Meininghaus and Christa Habrich, Exhibition catalogue, Düfte und edle Flakons aus fünf Jahrunderten, Medizinhistorisches Museum, Ingolstadt, Stuttgart 1998, no. 139
Literature
Exh. Cat. Couven-Museum Aachen, 2003, no. 88
Condition
In overall good condition. Three marks on cap difficult to read.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
See catalogue note at Sothebys.com