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The May 2023 Auctions: Day 2

Fri, May 19, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1292

English Blown Glass Decanter In Silver Frame, Ca. 1897, H 10.75'' Includes A Mate In As-is Condition

Estimate: $600 - $800

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Silver frames or sleeves at base 4.5" x 3.2" slip off of green hand-blown decanters (star cut bottoms) which are decorated in enamel. Silver stoppers with putti have green glass terminals which are in good condition. Maker "BM", rampant lion, leopard head, date mark"b". Also an impressed fleur de lis and a fancy "n" in a shield. Sterling collars have same hallmarks. Stoppers also have hallmarks. Provenance: Property from a Bloomfield Hills, MI private collector.

Condition

Three putti have lost their heads at the lower frame of one. The second decanter is considered as-is, There are two missing sections at the corners of the lower frame. There are also spider cracks at the neck, beneath the collar. | Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of DuMouchelles specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the "Request Condition Report" or "Ask a Question" buttons or email conditions@dumoart.com.

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