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    10 June 2008

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    • A GEORGE II GLASS SCENT-BOTTLE
    Lot 120

    A GEORGE II GLASS SCENT-BOTTLE WITH GOLD CAGEWORK

    ENGLISH, CIRCA 1750/60

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    GBP 2,500

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    GBP 1,000 - GBP 1,500

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    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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