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A' Girl-in-a-Swing' gold-mounted needle case and scent bottle and a stopper circa 1751-54
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- length of needle case 3 1/4 in.
- 9.5 cm
the first modelled as a long-stemmed bouquet of flowers, the second as a basket of flowers.
Condition
Needle case: minor tiny chip to one petal of the pink rose; otherwise good condition.
Scent bottle:the stopper is a replacement; some occasional tiny chips to the flowers and leaves and a small area on the shoulder beneath the neck where there is a larger loss - possibly a leaf or flowerhead.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The scent bottle is listed by Kate Foster, 'Chelsea Scent Bottles - 'Girl in a Swing' and another Group', English Ceramic Circle Transactions, vol. 6, pt. 3, 1975, no. 31, as part of the group the author attributes to the 'Girl-in-a-Swing' factory of Charles Gouyn.