29th Jan, 2025 11:00
The Oxford Library Sale
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A Savona maiolica drug jar, circa 1700, marked 'Elect Dentif', 17cm high; together with a small Naples ointment jar with typical buildings, inscribed 'BC' and dated 1771, 12.5cm high.
Sold for £280
Estimated at £100 - £200
A Savona maiolica drug jar, circa 1700, marked 'Elect Dentif', 17cm high; together with a small Naples ointment jar with typical buildings, inscribed 'BC' and dated 1771, 12.5cm high.
Big - Glaze has very light hairlines to central section. Glaze loss specks to rim and abrasion. Crazing within.
Smaller - Glaze loses and glaze chips to base. Top rim with glaze loss. No hairline cracks noticed and with a good ding. Crazing within. A very little bit of old glue on base.
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Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 29th Jan, 2025
DAY 2 REVISED START TIME - MIDDAY
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