A Meissen scent flask and stopper the compressed body below slender neck, painted with insects and applied with flowers and leaves, indistinct marks, late 19th century (some minor chips to applied decoration) -- 9.5cm. high | Christie's

Sale 7383

19th Century British and Continental Ceramics

London, South Kensington

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24 October 1996

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Lot 182

A Meissen scent flask and stopper the compressed body below slender neck, painted with insects and applied with flowers and leaves, indistinct marks, late 19th century (some minor chips to applied decoration) -- 9.5cm. high

Price realised

GBP 518

Estimate

GBP 200 - GBP 220

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A Meissen scent flask and stopper the compressed body below slender neck, painted with insects and applied with flowers and leaves, indistinct marks, late 19th century (some minor chips to applied decoration) -- 9.5cm. high
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