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Day 3: Fine Art & Decorative Works

Sat, Jul 18, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jul 19, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Lot 681

Three Gold Ruby Glass Smelling Bottles

Estimate: $300 - $500

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English and Bohemian, 2nd half 19th century, two with cutting, silver or parcel gilt repoussé mounts/stoppers; one with inner bottle for holding volatile scents, elaborately gilded with birds, flowers, silver repoussé cap, unmarked, 3-1/2 in. to 4 in. moderate loss to gilding, some overall wear, tiny chips to cut bottles, otherwise good condition. Provenance: Creech Collection, North Carolina

Condition

moderate loss to gilding, some overall wear, tiny chips to cut bottles, otherwise good condition