Lot 117
  • 117

A Pair of George IV Blue John Vases circa 1825

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description

  • height of the first 9 1/4 in.; diameter of bowl 8 1/2 in.
  • 23.5 cm; 21.6 cm
the turned bodies on blue john-veneered plinths with black marble and alabaster moldings.  Together with A Turned Blue John Bowl. 3 pieces.

Condition

Both socles repaired; moldings with small losses and rubbing; one lacking ball finial. The bowl with some old repairs and chips to the rim.
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