Lot Essay
See the exmaple from the Stewart Granger collection sold in these Rooms, 20th May 1963 lot 114.
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CIRCA 1755
Details
A 'GIRL-IN-A-SWING' TYPE BOUQUET SCENT-BOTTLE
CIRCA 1755
Formed as a bouquet of Sweet William, Auricula and Orange Blossom, the stems tied with a blue ribbon, the stopper formed as a resting butterfly, with gold mounts and chain (minor chipping to petals and leaves, one link broken)
3¼ in. (8 cm.) high
CIRCA 1755
Formed as a bouquet of Sweet William, Auricula and Orange Blossom, the stems tied with a blue ribbon, the stopper formed as a resting butterfly, with gold mounts and chain (minor chipping to petals and leaves, one link broken)
3¼ in. (8 cm.) high
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.