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THBUnusual French Sad Iron Shaped Glass Box
About Seller
1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
United States
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is a full-service auction gallery strategically located on Miami Circle in the historic Buckhead district of Atlanta, one of the Southeastern United States’ largest commercial and financial centers. The gallery is owned and operated by Robert Ahlers and his wife Chr...Read more
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About Auction
LiveOct 17, 2015 - Oct 18, 2015
Ahlers & Ogletree elizabeth@aandoauctions.com
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- Lot Description
French, circa 1880. Unusual French glass, gilt metal and enameled candy dish or box shaped like a 'sad iron' with blue opaline and gilt enameled turned and shaped handle, each end mounted with gilt metal supports in the form of a jardinière or pot issuing a leafy grape vines further mounted to the pale white opaline shaped box enamel decorated with an allegorical scene depicting love; a heart struck with arrow and a romantic courtyard scene with standing male leaning against a pedestal with cupid sculpture and gazing down at seated female playing a mandolin or lute, headed with a pair of lovebirds, ribbon tied arrow and berried laurel leaves, all within a gilt metal mounted border, the glass sides also decorated with continuous enamel geometric motif and scrolling berried foliage, a conforming cranberry glass dish is contained within the box and outlined with gilt enamel, the front of dish with gilt metal turned pull and enamel painted berried foliage. Apparently unmarked. Approximate height 5.25”, width 6.3”, depth 3.25”.
Condition
Overall good condition. Scattered areas of gilt enamel loss. Very minor pitting on the blue opaline handle. Gilt metal supports modeled as jardinieres are slightly bent and the base to one of the little pots is lifting with traces of old glue residue. There is some oxidation to the gilt metal. Manufacturing flaws (hand blown) to the cranberry insert including a couple of small internal bubbles and a small ding or 'fish eye' but is smooth to the touch, gilt enamel loss. Could benefit from cleaning. Surface scratches to the bottom commensurate with age and usage.
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