Lot 1117 - A216 Works of Art & Decorative Arts - Thursday, 26. March 2026, 01.30 PM
RUBY GLASS FLACON WITH GOLD MOUNTING
Probably England, second half of the 18th century.
Gold ca. 750, finely chiseled with a depiction of fanciful architecture, ruins capriccio, ship, peacock, and figures between rocaille and lush foliage. Ruby glass flacon with a transparent glass stopper (replaced).
H 8.7 cm.
Minor chips on the gold. Foot supplemented (gold ca. 585).
Provenance:
CHF 2 000 / 3 000 | (€ 2 060 / 3 090)
Sold for CHF 2 250 (including buyer's premium)