Lot 107
  • 107

A group of one layered and three faceted ruby glass scent bottles and two lady’s companions, mid to late 19th century

Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description

  • A group of one layered and three faceted ruby glass scent bottles and two lady’s companions, mid to late 19th century
  • silver, gold, glass
  • 7.5-10cm., 3-4in. high
four with silver mounts, C.C.May & Sons, Birmingham, 1889, one lady’s companion with flower-engraved and chased gold caps

Condition

Layered bottle did have gilded scrollwork on exterior now lost; smallest bottle lacking stopper; generally good order; marked bottle has denting to cap rim
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