Sale 7605
London, South Kensington
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29 May 1997
Price realised
GBP 414
Estimate
A diamond engraved armorial wine glass the funnel bowl with solid lower section, engraved beneath the rim with a band of stylised foliage above a crown and armorial bearings, on octagonal pedestal stem and folded conical foot, mid 18th century -- 15.5cm. high; and a Continental wine glass, the funnel bowl wheel engraved with swags and flowerheads, on moulded square pedestal stem and folded conical foot, first half of the 18th century (minute chips to base of stem) -- 15cm. high See illustration (2)
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