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Pottery Pearlware Sponged Spirit Flasks Modeled in Form of Boots, Scottish

$2,000per set
£1,484.08per set
€1,728.75per set
CA$2,784.01per set
A$3,100.25per set
CHF 1,613.51per set
MX$38,225.72per set
NOK 20,549.28per set
SEK 19,314.33per set
DKK 12,898.60per set
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British pottery pearlware sponged spirit flasks modeled in form of boots, Scottish, circa 1840-1850. Wonderfully folky pair of unusual flasks sponged in mottled colors of blue, pink, and green. Provenance: J. Seawell, London & Ambassador and Mrs. Joseph Verner Reed Collection.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Early Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1840-1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Downingtown, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ny8556-panx1stDibs: LU86107336513

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