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British & Continental Auction | September 26, 2024

Thu, Sep 26, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 91

Pair of George III Ormolu and Blue John Cassolettes, in the Manner of Matthew Boulton

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

late 18th/early 19th century, each with an ormolu lid with a flambeau finial reversing to a candle socket, on a fluted waisted socle and square plinth raised on bracket feet, 7-3/4 x 3-3/4 x 2-3/8 in. with finial

Provenance: Private Collection

Note: For a similar example see Christie's Interiors - Style & Spirit, June 11, 2013 Lot 417, sold for 7,500 GBP, https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-5695617.

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Private Collection

each lacking foliate swags (unused holes at tops of handles), spotting and discoloration, wax residue and verdigris, both loose at joint with socle, surface dirt/accretion