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A gold and glass scent bottle, English, circa 1765 and later
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A gold and glass scent bottle, English, circa 1765 and later
- glass, gold, enamel, cow (case)
- 8.3cm., 3 1/4 in. high
of flattened pear form, the gold mounts chased with flowers and scrollwork, the front with a bird and white and gold enamel inscription 'l'amitié vous l'offre', later thumbpiece and cut-glass bottle, with a gilt tooled leather case and a letter of provenance
Provenance
By family tradition as stated in the letter of provenence [translated from German]: 'Goldwork around 1750 formerly in the possession of Princess Marie-Antoinette – daughter of Marie-Theresa, Empress of Austria – later Queen of France.
Through inheritance and as a gift to Marie-Theres of Austria, wife of King Ludwig III of Bavaria.
Later to the daughter Wiltrud, princess of Bavaria, later duchess of Wurttemberg-?.
From the duchess Wiltrud to your grandmother, Edith, baroness von Rehlingen, as a gift to her 70th birthday 1968, celebrated in Oberstdorf / Allgäu, where we, the family von Rehlingen, had the honour to befriend their Royal Highnesses'; thence by descent to the current owner
Through inheritance and as a gift to Marie-Theres of Austria, wife of King Ludwig III of Bavaria.
Later to the daughter Wiltrud, princess of Bavaria, later duchess of Wurttemberg-?.
From the duchess Wiltrud to your grandmother, Edith, baroness von Rehlingen, as a gift to her 70th birthday 1968, celebrated in Oberstdorf / Allgäu, where we, the family von Rehlingen, had the honour to befriend their Royal Highnesses'; thence by descent to the current owner
Condition
later glass bottle, some losses to gold mounts, later thumpiece, bottle neck and gold base. charming object
"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."