Sale 7556
London
|
10 June 2008
Price realised
GBP 2,500
Estimate
A GEORGE II GLASS SCENT-BOTTLE WITH GOLD CAGEWORK ENGLISH, CIRCA 1750/60 upright cut glass flask of rounded section, overlaid with a pierced gold cagework embossed with exotic birds, c-scrolls and flower garlands, one side with band of opaque white enamel inscribed 'GAGE DE MON AMITIE', scrolling stopper with chain attachment 3¼ in. (82 mm.) high
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