A late 19th century French porcelain scent bottle, of ovoid form, painted with an oval panel of a spray of summer flowers, on a gilt heightened apple green ground, the silver-gilt hinged cover enclosing glass inner stopper, 8cm high
Sold for £200
Estimated at £100 - £150
A late 19th century French porcelain scent bottle, of ovoid form, painted with an oval panel of a spray of summer flowers, on a gilt heightened apple green ground, the silver-gilt hinged cover enclosing glass inner stopper, 8cm high
Some minor wear/paint loss to the lower edge of the brown background of the floral panel, minor gilding wear and a small dark mark to the reverse side. Mount has boar's head mark. Inner stopper has a few tiny chips.
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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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