Lot 212
  • 212

Three George III scent flasks, Circa 1760-80

Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 USD
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Description

  • Gold, porcelain
  • height of second case 2 1/8 in.
  • 5.3 cm
one cut-glass with gold mount and Chelsea porcelain bird stopper in fishskin case, the other two in gilt-decorated cobalt glass in neoclassical gilt-metal case.

Condition

slight rubbing to gilding, otherwise good condition
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