Lot 354
  • 354

A Bohemian enamelled 'Persian-style' glass jug perhaps Neuwelt, circa 1880

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • 28.5cm., 11¼in.
the green-tinted ovoid form with flared neck applied with six gilt 'jewels' or bosses, the lower half with six vertical gilt trails, below a collar and over a double-walled everted foot, painted with panels of scrolling foliage highlighted with gilding against a seeded gilt ground, applied square handle

Condition

Generally good condition with some typical wear to gilding on applied bosses and trails.
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