17th Sep, 2021 9:30 GMT/BST

Country House Sale (Part I)

 
  Lot 35
 

35

A Victorian Silver-Gilt Mounted and 'Gem'-Set Cut-Glass Double-Ended Scent-Bottle, by George Brace, London, Circa 1880, Retailed by Howell and Co., London, the hob-nail cut glass body cylindrical, the silver-gilt mounts engraved with foliage and set with various cabochon cut 'gems' and pearls, with one hinged cover and one screw cap, each engraved with initials, 14cm long

Sold for £350
Estimated at £200 - £300


 

. Marked on mount with hinged cover with maker's mark only. There are some minor chips to the glass. There are some minor surface scratches to the silver-gilt mounts,

 


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