BOTTLE,1780-1880, MOUNT 1900-1960

Details

A CORAL-MOUNTED MALACHITE BOTTLE
Bottle,1780-1880, Mount 1900-1960
Of flattened pear form, the green stone with irregular concentric banding, the rim mounted with a coral collar,stopper
2¼in. (5.7cm.) high

Special notice

Notice Regarding the Sale of Ivory and Tortoiseshell Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing ivory or tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

Lot Essay

This lovely, and rare early malachite bottle has been damaged at some time in the past, resulting in a triangular section being knocked out of the lip. Unwilling to discard such a pleasant stone, and rather than cut down the elegant form, it was repaired by adding a neat, coral collar to the lip of the bottle.

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