A set of six Indian travelling spirit flasks, late 18th/ early 19th century

the flasks with silver hinged covers, enamelled with stylised flowers issuing from vases with perching birds, embellished in gilding, the shagreen case with silvered metal fittings and crowned GR monogram,

The Property of a Lady, Sotheby's London, 12th February 1973, lot 72

One bottle has been fragmented and fixed together with a bonding agent. Along the break lines there are five sets of rivet holes, and one rivet still in place. This repaired bottle does not fit in the case due to its swollen body. The other bottles are in good condition with only very minor wear to gilding. The case has probably partially been re-mounted. There is some damage to the surface of the case on the back side. Typical wear to the inner lining.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

For a pair of flasks of this type enamelled with Indian figures see the sale Arts of the Islamic World, Sotheby's London, 7th October 2015, lot 379. Further examples are published by Gustav Weiss, The Book of Glass, 1971, p. 88