Sale 8283
London, South Kensington
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11 February 1999
Price realised
GBP 207
Estimate
An opaque-twist ale flute the stem with a corkscrew core within two flat ribbon spirals, on conical foot -- 18cm. high; an opaque-twist wine glass with waisted bucket bell (foot rim chips) -- 15.5cm. high, circa 1770; and an engraved plain-stemmed wine glass, the ovoid bowl with a bird and a floral sprig, late 18th century -- 12cm. high See colour plate 1 (3)
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