Lot 710
  • 710

RARE BRASS SCENT BOTTLE AND DESK SEAL, ANGLO-DUTCH, LATE 17TH CENTURY

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 USD
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Description

  • brass
  • Height of bottle 2 3/4 in.
The matrix engraved with an armorial crest in the form of a flower. Together with a George III oval brass snuff box, late 18th / early 19th century, the lid engraved William Sparks. 2 pieces.

Provenance

The scent bottle/desk seal: Simon Redburn, New York.
The snuff box: Thomas C. Campbell, Connecticut.

Condition

Bottle good. Seams evident to sides. Some old marks and scratches. Wear from polish. Snuff box with much wear from age and use, but of great charm. Snuff Box Width 2 3 .4 in,
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