Past Imperfect: The Collections of Helen Mary Cavalier Quinn Online Auction

September 17, 2015

LOT 464

Lot 464

Two Jenny Lind Portrait Calabash Flasks, Whitney Glass Works, c.1850

Two Jenny Lind Portrait Calabash Flasks, Whitney Glass Works, c.1850
Lot 464 Details
Two Jenny Lind Portrait Calabash Flasks, Whitney Glass Works, c.1850

each with applied conical lip and pontil scar
each height 10.5" — 26.7 cm.

Estimate $150-$250

Realised: $96
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Two Jenny Lind Portrait Calabash Flasks, Whitney Glass Works, c.1850
  • Two Jenny Lind Portrait Calabash Flasks, Whitney Glass Works, c.1850

CONDITION DETAILS

One in good condition, the second with spider crack extending around the base from right of the cabin to under the portrait.

LOT 464
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.