A Royal Worcester Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee porcelain commemorative perfume bottle, circa 1887
Estimate $700 – $900
THE SIROS COLLECTION, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
the flask-form body beneath a metal cover cast in the form of a crown, moulded to one side with a profile portrait of Queen Victoria and '1837 VICTORIA 1887', the opposing side listing the countries of British dominion, centred by a spray of roses, thistles and shamrocks, gilt factory mark and RD56943
8.5 cm high
- Lot Sold $700 (Hammer Price)
- $854 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Good condition, no apparent cracks or chips, the gilding has wear, mostly on the high points.
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff |
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Alison AlfordSpecialist Consultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
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Anthony HurlSpecialist Consultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur |
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Ann RobertsSpecialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Liza HallamAdministrator Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Liza Hallam |
