19th Nov, 2020 12:00
Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science
An Unusual Bottle of Petroleum from an 1875 Sotheby's Sale
French(?), mid 19th century, hand-blown bottle with pontil mark and cork stopper with handwritten label that states 'Petroleum auvergne, Dr. Leesons Sale of minerals (Sothebys) July 1875', bottle height 6.5cm.
Provenance: According to the vendor, this formed part of the stock of Gregory Bottley & Co,
Sold for £81
Result plus buyers premium
French(?), mid 19th century, hand-blown bottle with pontil mark and cork stopper with handwritten label that states 'Petroleum auvergne, Dr. Leesons Sale of minerals (Sothebys) July 1875', bottle height 6.5cm.
Provenance: According to the vendor, this formed part of the stock of Gregory Bottley & Co,
Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2020
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