Lot 16
Lot 16
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF AN ENGLISH GENTLEMAN
AN IRON-RED AND GILT-DECORATED SQUARE 'BUTTERFLY' SAND SHAKER

DAOGUANG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK IN IRON-RED AND OF THE PERIOD (1821-1850)

Price Realised GBP 1,125
Estimate
GBP 800 - GBP 1,200
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AN IRON-RED AND GILT-DECORATED SQUARE 'BUTTERFLY' SAND SHAKER

DAOGUANG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK IN IRON-RED AND OF THE PERIOD (1821-1850)

Price Realised GBP 1,125
Price Realised GBP 1,125
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The sand shaker has a wide circular aperture to the top and is decorated to each side with a multitude of iron-red and gilt butterflies.
2⅝ in. (6.8 cm.) high


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Acquired in the UK over the past 60 years.
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