Lot 29
Lot 29
A 'MOSS AGATE' BOTTLE

OFFICIAL SCHOOL, 18TH/19TH CENTURY

Price Realised USD 3,750
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USD 1,800 - USD 2,500
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Closed: 29 Jul 2013
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A 'MOSS AGATE' BOTTLE

OFFICIAL SCHOOL, 18TH/19TH CENTURY

Price Realised USD 3,750
Closed: 29 Jul 2013
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Price Realised USD 3,750
Closed: 29 Jul 2013
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A 'MOSS AGATE' BOTTLE
OFFICIAL SCHOOL, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
The well-hollowed bottle is of rounded, rectangular form on an oval foot rim. The taupe stone is suffused with dense, moss-like, greenish-blue and white inclusions and carved at the shoulders with mask and ring handles.
2½ in. (6.4 cm.) high, agate stopper
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