British & Continental Ceramics & Glass - 29th April 2025
Lot 121
A large Death's Head poison bottle, late 19th century, the glass a rich cobalt blue, formed as a
Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £605
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Description
A large Death's Head poison bottle, late 19th century, the glass a rich cobalt blue, formed as a skull with 'Poison' embossed across the forehead, moulded with crossed bones beneath the base, the reverse moulded 'Pat Appl'd for', traces of gilding to the eyes and teeth, a repair to the end of one of the bones, 11cm.
Provenance: a private collection from Essex.