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A pair of gold-mounted blue glass scent bottles, probably English, 19th century
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- A pair of gold-mounted blue glass scent bottles, probably English, 19th century
- gold, glass
- 11.2cm., 4 1/2 in high
in 18th century taste, each of flattened faceted pear form, the gold cagework mounts chased with rabbits, hounds and further game within rocaille architecture and scrolls, matching blue glass stoppers overlaid with gold
Provenance
Manuscript Catalogue of Miniatures and Objects of Art, n.d., p. 21, ‘Fryston collection’;
visible in drawing room vitrine at Crewe Hall in family photograph, circa 1930
visible in drawing room vitrine at Crewe Hall in family photograph, circa 1930
Condition
Both bottles have some cagework lacking - one is missing its chain - the other has a restored crack/chop - both have small chips to glass - one with gold collar detached and broken at junction of neck and body. A decorative lot.
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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."