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Lot 18

A French gold-mounted enamel scent bottle, associated 18th century elements, of tapering form,...

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Lot 18

A French gold-mounted enamel scent bottle, associated 18th century elements, of tapering form,...

Starting Bid: £340

Estimate: £500 - £800

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Lot 18

Description

A French gold-mounted enamel scent bottle, associated 18th century elements, of tapering form, the hinged cover with three-colour floral decoration, the white enamel with gilt cherubs, a bust of a man and trophies, 8.2cm high, in associated leather case, 2.7cm wide, 2cm deep

As noted in the catalogue description, this scent bottle has associated elements.  The cover and enamel panels are of different manufacture.  The front enamel panel with a horizontal crack beneath the profile bust.  The panel to the reverse with hardly visible hairline fractures towards the foot.  The bottle to the interior has losses to the top beneath the gilt stopper cover.  The stopper finial has been broken and ground down.  It is also stuck in position.  There is a glass block beneath the bottle to fill the space.
General wear overall.  The leather case is associated  with general wear and tear.  The space for the scent bottle is too big.

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The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a premium thereon of 26% up to £20,000 (31.2% inclusive of VAT), 25% from £20,001 - £500,000 (30% inclusive of VAT), 20% from £500,001 thereafter (24% inclusive of VAT). The premium price is subject to VAT at the standard rate.

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