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Lot 94

A massive pale ruby gilded and enamelled vase, late 19th century

21 May 2014, 10:30 BST
London, New Bond Street

£20,000 - £30,000

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A massive pale ruby gilded and enamelled vase, late 19th century

Probably Moser, Karlsbad, the ovoid form divided into five sections, set on a broad knop and a stepped foot section above a tall shouldered cylindrical section, with a tall waisted neck, the neck, body and foot sections painted with formal foliate decoration in opaque white enamel between gilt rims and borders, set on a carved octagonal wooden stand in two sections, painted to imitate marble and topped by a red velvet cushion, the glass vase 118cm high, and standing 188cm high overall with its plinth (7)

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For a garniture of similar shape and with related decoration see Gary Baldwin, Moser Glass (2006), p. 19, pl. 19.

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