Lot 295 , Two pairs scent bottles

A pair of unusual Bohemian ruby glass 'double' scent bottles, late 19th century, of squat baluster form overlaid with white enamel in a scrolling leaf design and further decorated with gold, along with another pair of Bohemian cobalt blue scent bottles similarly decorated, 20cm
Estimate £150-200

Double scent bottle 1
The upper snuff bottle is missing a 15mm section of the crimped rim and shows traces of restoration work, the lower snuff bottle rim is chipped to one of the peaks, and there is chipping to the underside rim of the bottom snuff bottle. Other typical minute chipping along the edges of both of the rims. The upper snuff bottle stopper's base is chipped and both stoppers display typical use-related wear. Typical very occasional small shallow splinter chips to the glass and occasional scratching to the surface. Typical wear to the gilding, particularly around the necks of the lower snuff bottles where they have been handled over time. Occasional wear to the white enamels.
Double scent bottle 2
Chipping along both the upper and lower crimped rims. The upper snuff bottle stopper is chipped and both stoppers display typical use-related wear. Typical very occasional small shallow splinter chips to the glass and occasional scratching to the surface. Typical wear to the gilding, particularly around the neck of the lower snuff bottle where it has been handled over time. Occasional wear to the white enamels.
For both scent bottles there are tiny splatters of pale pink residue that do appear to scrape off, and occasional visible impurities to the glass.
Pair of blue scent bottles
Blue scent bottle 1
A chunk of glass missing from the ogee shaped bottom edge mostly affecting the underside measuring approx. 12mmx8mm, as well as other typical minute chipping. Similar typical minute chipping along the scalloped rim, mostly along the base. Occasional small shallow splinter chips as well as instances of typical wear to the gilding and white enamel work. Occasional surface scratching, typical occasional impurities to the glass and wear to the base. The stopper is in much the same condition as the bottle- occasional shallow splinter chips, chipping to extremities, and wear to gilding and enamel work. In addition to this, the base of the stopper displays typical chipping and use-related wear.
Blue scent bottle 2
Similar condition to its pair- typical minute chipping along the edges of the scalloped rim and the shaped edge at the base of the bottle, mostly along the bottom edges. Occasional small shallow splinter chips as well as some typical wear to the gilding and white enamel work. Occasional surface scratching, typical occasional impurities to the glass and wear to the base. The stopper- occasional shallow splinter chips, chipping to extremities, and wear to gilding and enamel work. In addition to this, the base of the stopper displays typical chipping and use-related wear.



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Sold for £440