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LOT 261

Lot 261

Scottish Silver Gilt and Agate Specimen Sample Double Ended Vinaigrette/Scent Bottle, mid-19th century

Scottish Silver Gilt and Agate Specimen Sample Double Ended Vinaigrette/Scent Bottle, mid-19th century
Lot 261 Details
Scottish Silver Gilt and Agate Specimen Sample Double Ended Vinaigrette/Scent Bottle, mid-19th century

the mineral veneer including panels of banded agate, moss agate, amber agate and bloodstone, each lid with coloured hardstone cabochons (condition report updated)
length 5.1 in — 13 cm

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $3,000
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Scottish Silver Gilt and Agate Specimen Sample Double Ended Vinaigrette/Scent Bottle, mid-19th century
  • Scottish Silver Gilt and Agate Specimen Sample Double Ended Vinaigrette/Scent Bottle, mid-19th century
  • Scottish Silver Gilt and Agate Specimen Sample Double Ended Vinaigrette/Scent Bottle, mid-19th century
  • Scottish Silver Gilt and Agate Specimen Sample Double Ended Vinaigrette/Scent Bottle, mid-19th century

CONDITION DETAILS

Considerable damage to both lids: The screw on lid in disrepair, requiring considerable reassembly and restoration. Damage to the hinged lid including a missing cabochon, and four damaged or missing mineral elements; bottle body with three cracked mineral panels.

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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.