A late 19th century porcelain scent bottle, of oval flask form, painted to each side with a butterfly and grasses on a cream ground, and having gilt angel mask shoulders, 8cm high, and another of shaped outline, decorated with chinoiserie scenes and having gilt metal mounted hinged cover, 12cm high. (2)
Sold for £50
Estimated at £40 - £60
A late 19th century porcelain scent bottle, of oval flask form, painted to each side with a butterfly and grasses on a cream ground, and having gilt angel mask shoulders, 8cm high, and another of shaped outline, decorated with chinoiserie scenes and having gilt metal mounted hinged cover, 12cm high. (2)
Oval scent - good, some wear to the gilding. The other is in good condition overall, with a small patch of discolouration to the glaze.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 25th Apr, 2024
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Day One: 24 April - Jewellery & Watches
Day Two: 25 April - Objets de Vertu & Silver
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