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Christie Manson & Woods Ltd
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Lot Essay
A comparable amber-glazed flask from the collection of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth was sold at Christie's New York, 1-15 December 2015, lot 49. The result of Oxford Authentication thermoluminescence test no. C117p9 is consistent with the dating of this lot.
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Condition report
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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture. - There are some light scratches and surface wear in keeping with its age. - There are three small shallow chips to the edge of the spout, the largest measuring max. approx. 0.9 x 0.2 cm. - There is a small glaze flake to the side of the vessel measuring max. approx. 0.5 x 0.5 cm. - Otherwise good overall condition.