16th Oct, 2023 11:00
The House & Garden Sale
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A perfume bottle modelled as an African elephant; together with an enamelled metal elephant
A perfume bottle with a copper pierced top modelled as an African elephant carrying a litter; together with an ornately decorated enamelled metal elephant on an octagonal tiered base
(2)
Dimensions: the perfume bottle 9cm x 13cm; the other 14cm
Sold for £150
Estimated at £150 - £300
A perfume bottle with a copper pierced top modelled as an African elephant carrying a litter; together with an ornately decorated enamelled metal elephant on an octagonal tiered base
(2)
Dimensions: the perfume bottle 9cm x 13cm; the other 14cm
Some chipping to the enamelling, particularly noticeable around the canopy and on the extremities of the model elephant. The perfume bottle in generally good condition with some surface dirt, chipping around the base, and rubbing to the gilt around the edges of the litter.
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Auction: The House & Garden Sale, 16th Oct, 2023
To include a group of Ashmolean Museum collectors chests,
a selection of Blenheim Palace cast iron radiators from the Duke's private apartments,
and decorative furniture, paintings, works of art, fine wines & spirits, and garden ornament.
For sale enquiries please contact:
abingdon@mallams.co.uk
01235 462 840
Viewing
Friday 13 October
10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 14 October
10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 15 October
10:00 - 15:00
