19th Nov, 2020 12:00

Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science

 
  Lot 42
 

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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Pipers Way
THATCHAM
RG19 4EP

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