Lot 206
Three early twentieth century silver mounted glass dressing table bottles, varying in size but...
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Lot 206
Three early twentieth century silver mounted glass dressing table bottles, varying in size but...
Lot 206
Lot Description
Three early twentieth century silver mounted glass dressing table bottles, varying in size but each of faceted cylindrical form, with silver gilt and tortoiseshell removable lids. Silver hallmarked London 1913, 1915 and 1916, two with maker's mark for J Batson & Son (Henry John Batson & Albert Edward Batson). Tallest measures 6 3/4 inches (17 cm).
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
All three bottles display general surface scratches, marks and wear commensurate with the age and use. There are general minor edge and rim chips to the glass. The tortoiseshell lids do display some minor nicks and also some cracks, especially to one of the larger examples. Some tarnishing to the silver gilt mounts and the gilding is faded in places. One of the silver collars has a couple of dints around the rim. Some rubbing and distortion but hallmarks are mainly legible.
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