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Sliver-cased Stone Bottle with Turquoise & Coral

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liam
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« on: February 27, 2011, 08:46:42 pm »
Hello Everyone,

Here's another of the three bottles i recently inherited. Has anyone seen anything similar?
Thanks!
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« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2011, 01:25:56 am »
Super sweet bottle Liam !

I do not have one like it, but have seen very similar.

Small Turquoise and Coral cabochons set in silver Liam. That looks like a stone face to the front and reverse on the bottle. I can't place the type of stone for sure.. I can find out though, and will let you know.

I will have to hunt some down that are similar to yours so as to help you compare, and give you some idea of value. 

If I remember correclty from seeing other similar ones, seems like 19th century.

I really like it !  Grin
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« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2011, 12:09:54 pm »
I have also seen these before.

Nice bottle Liam.
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« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2011, 05:57:37 am »
Liam,

Here is one just listed that appears to look a lot like yours. I like the way the silver body on yours was assembled better than this one..

Also this one has a missing stone and the front and reverse is only enamel.

Does not specify the type of metal.

I forgot to ask if yours is silver, brass or copper ?

They are starting the bidding out at 99.00.

Oh.., after asking a few lapidary friends, I think it has been decided that the stone on the front and reverse on your bottle is likely Calcite Onyx.
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« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2011, 11:43:39 am »
Thanks Everyone! I really appreciate the input and information.

George - your knowledge and insights are great. Thank you!  Smiley
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« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2011, 08:21:10 am »
Liam,

Saw this one also.. Simiar, but not as nice as yours..
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« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2011, 05:05:46 pm »
I see you put this up to auction Liam..

I will keep an eye on it over the next several days.

Good luck with the auction !
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