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Fine Glass, Paperweights and British Ceramics

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An exceptional pair of early glass candlesticks,: An exceptional pair of early glass candlesticks, probably French, late 17th centuryPerhaps Bernard Perrot, Orléans, with cylindrical nozzles folded at the rims, resting on collars above solid

0049: An exceptional pair of early glass candlesticks,Est. £2,000-£3,000Lot Passed

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A rare early English mallet form magnum serving bottle,: A rare early English mallet form magnum serving bottle, circa 1720-30Of generous shouldered shape with a tapering cylindrical neck and bladed string rim, applied with a plain flattened loop handle,

0050: A rare early English mallet form magnum serving bottle,Est. £1,500-£2,500

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A quart tankard, circa 1770-80: A quart tankard, circa 1770-80Of cylindrical form with an everted foot and flattened loop handle with scrolled terminal, the rim with a trailed band of fine threads, 15.6cm high

0051: A quart tankard, circa 1770-80Est. £400-£600

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A heavy baluster candlestick, circa 1720-30: A heavy baluster candlestick, circa 1720-30The cylindrical nozzle with a folded rim, set on a half knop and annular knop, over a central teared five-ringed annulated knop, the basal beaded knop

0052: A heavy baluster candlestick, circa 1720-30Est. £800-£1,200

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A rare cylinder-knopped baluster wine glass, circa: A rare cylinder-knopped baluster wine glass, circa 1710-20The conical bowl with a solid teared base, set on a tapered cylindrical knop enclosing a large tear extending into a small basal knop, over a

0053: A rare cylinder-knopped baluster wine glass, circaEst. £1,500-£2,000

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A very rare baluster flute, circa 1710: A very rare baluster flute, circa 1710The tall, thin conical bowl with a solid base, set on a short inverted baluster stem and folded conical foot, 21cm highFootnotes:ProvenanceKirby-Mason

0054: A very rare baluster flute, circa 1710Est. £2,000-£3,000

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A good baluster goblet, circa 1710: A good baluster goblet, circa 1710The tall round funnel bowl with solid base, set on a teared inverted baluster stem with a basal knop, over a folded conical foot, 22.9cm highThis lot is subject to

0055: A good baluster goblet, circa 1710Est. £1,500-£2,500

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A large and early heavy baluster goblet, circa: A large and early heavy baluster goblet, circa 1690-1700The generous round funnel bowl solid at the base, set on a wide inverted baluster stem containing a large tear, over a folded conical foot,

0056: A large and early heavy baluster goblet, circaEst. £600-£800

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A large heavy baluster goblet, circa 1710: A large heavy baluster goblet, circa 1710The generous round funnel bowl with a solid base, set on a wide angular knop with a central tear extending into a basal ball knop, over a folded conical foot,

0057: A large heavy baluster goblet, circa 1710Est. £3,000-£5,000

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A large heavy baluster goblet, circa 1700: A large heavy baluster goblet, circa 1700The generous conical bowl solid at the base, set on a wide angular knop with a large tear extending into a basal knop below, over a folded conical foot,

0058: A large heavy baluster goblet, circa 1700Est. £1,500-£2,000

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A mammoth heavy baluster goblet, circa 1700-10: A mammoth heavy baluster goblet, circa 1700-10The generous round funnel bowl with solid base, over a wide inverted baluster and basal knop containing an elongated tear, over a wide folded conical

0059: A mammoth heavy baluster goblet, circa 1700-10Est. £5,000-£8,000

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A mammoth baluster goblet, circa 1700-10: A mammoth baluster goblet, circa 1700-10The generous round funnel bowl solid at the base, set on a plain cylindrical stem with a shoulder knop, over a folded domed foot, 30.4cm

0060: A mammoth baluster goblet, circa 1700-10Est. £2,000-£3,000

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An early heavy baluster goblet, circa 1700: An early heavy baluster goblet, circa 1700Of unusual straw tint, the tall round funnel bowl on a wide inverted baluster stem containing a large central tear, with a basal knop, over a folded conical

0061: An early heavy baluster goblet, circa 1700Est. £800-£1,200

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An interesting early photographic archive of English: An interesting early photographic archive of English glass, early 20th centuryThe album of mounted and loose professional black and white photographs of 17th and 18th century English glass, including

0062: An interesting early photographic archive of EnglishEst. £600-£800

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A baluster mead or champagne glass, early 18th century: A baluster mead or champagne glass, early 18th centuryThe distinctive cup shaped bowl moulded with a ring of twenty evenly spaced basal flutes or gadroons, resting on two graduated collars, the stem

0063: A baluster mead or champagne glass, early 18th centuryEst. £1,000-£1,500

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A heavy baluster wine glass, circa 1720: A heavy baluster wine glass, circa 1720The pointed round funnel bowl with an unusual everted rim, the solid base containing a small tear, the stem with an angular knop with a drawn tear extending

0064: A heavy baluster wine glass, circa 1720Est. £1,200-£1,800

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A heavy baluster wine glass, circa 1710-15: A heavy baluster wine glass, circa 1710-15With a thistle shaped bowl solid at the base, set on a teared mushroom knop, the tear extending into a globular basal knop, over a wide folded conical foot,

0065: A heavy baluster wine glass, circa 1710-15Est. £1,200-£1,800

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A rare moulded stem baluster wine glass, circa 1730-40: A rare moulded stem baluster wine glass, circa 1730-40The unusual panel-moulded round funnel bowl on a cushion knop, above a six-sided pedestal stem containing an elongated tear and with diamonds on

0066: A rare moulded stem baluster wine glass, circa 1730-40Est. £800-£1,200

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A very rare moulded stem baluster large wine glass,: A very rare moulded stem baluster large wine glass, circa 1720-30The generous conical bowl solid at the base, the most unusual four-sided pedestal stem with rounded flutes or ribs to each side and

0067: A very rare moulded stem baluster large wine glass,Est. £700-£1,000

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A rare cylinder-knopped baluster wine glass, circa: A rare cylinder-knopped baluster wine glass, circa 1710-20The flared trumpet bowl with a solid base, above a cushion knop resting on a collar, the tapering teared cylinder knop on a half knop and

0068: A rare cylinder-knopped baluster wine glass, circaEst. £3,000-£5,000

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A baluster wine glass, circa 1725-30: A baluster wine glass, circa 1725-30The waisted bell bowl with a solid base, on a cushion knop above a solid inverted baluster, the basal triple-annulated knop over a domed foot, 16.7cm

0069: A baluster wine glass, circa 1725-30Est. £600-£800

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A baluster wine glass, circa 1735: A baluster wine glass, circa 1735The waisted bell bowl with a solid base containing a tear, the stem with a triple-annulated knop above an inverted baluster containing a tiny bead, over a basal knop

0070: A baluster wine glass, circa 1735Est. £500-£700Lot Passed

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A baluster wine or cordial glass, circa 1730: A baluster wine or cordial glass, circa 1730The flared bowl with a solid teared base, the plain stem swelling into a central angular knop containing a tear, above a small basal knop and folded

0071: A baluster wine or cordial glass, circa 1730Est. £400-£600

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A baluster wine glass, circa 1730: A baluster wine glass, circa 1730The drawn trumpet bowl on a stem containing a tiny tear, above a short inverted baluster section and basal cushion knop, over a folded domed foot, 16.8cm

0072: A baluster wine glass, circa 1730Est. £400-£600

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These Bonhams Online Bidding Terms and Conditions are supplemental, meaning that they shall apply in addition to the general Conditions of Sale and other terms and conditions applicable to bidders and buyers participating in the subject Sale (collectively, the "Bid Conditions") and shall be deemed incorporated by reference and made a part of the Bid Conditions for such Sale. The general Bid Conditions are published in the catalog for the Sale (the "Catalog") and/or on our web site, among other places. Additional information applicable to the Sale may also be set out in the Catalog, on our web site, and/or in a notice displayed at the Sale venue, and it is your responsibility to review that information. Please be aware that announcements affecting the Sale may also be made orally before and during the Sale without prior notice. In registering to bid at any Sale, you agree to the applicable Bid Conditions. In addition, use of the Bonhams Online Bidding service is at all times subject to the Bonhams Conditions of Web Site Use. References in this document to "Bonhams", "we" or "us" mean Bonhams 1793 Limited, Bonhams & Butterfields Auctioneers Corporation, or (if different) the other Bonhams Group company that is conducting the relevant Sale and any successors and assigns thereto. References herein to "you" and "your" mean the person or entity registering to bid or bidding in a Sale via the Online Bidding service. 1. Registration 1. Before you can bid via Online Bidding, you must register to bid online. The registration page can be accessed by clicking here. Please note that you must be registered at least 24 hours prior to the start of any Sale or you may not be able to bid online in that Sale. 2. Once you have registered you should keep your account details strictly confidential and you must not permit any third party to use or access your account on your behalf or otherwise. You will be liable for any and all bids made via your account. 3. You will need to register for each Sale that you wish to bid on. This can be done on the relevant Sale details screen. 2. Online Bidding Process 1. Once you have successfully registered for Online Bidding in a Sale, you will be eligible to bid online at that Sale. 2. During a Sale, you can bid for a lot by clicking the Bid button. Each bid shall be final and binding as soon as you click the Bid button. 3. The current bid will be displayed on your screen during the Sale. In the event of a tie between a bid placed by you online and any other identical bid(s) (including bids made in person at the Sale, telephone bids, absentee bids, and other online bids), it will be at the auctioneer's discretion as to which bid shall be accepted. 4. 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You agree to pay for and collect any lot that is the subject of a successful bid submitted by you or from your Online Bidding account, in accordance with the Bid Conditions. 4. Use of the Online Bidding Service and Limitations Of Bonhams' Liability 1. Lots are available for inspection prior to any Sale, and it is for you to satisfy yourself as to each and every aspect of a lot. You are strongly advised to examine in person any lot on which you may bid or have it examined on your behalf before any Sale. 2. If you choose to use the Online Bidding service, you do so entirely at your own risk. Access to and use of Online Bidding is dependent upon, among other things, the availability of the internet and the speed and quality of internet connections, and we therefore encourage bidders to attend Sales in person whenever possible. 3. 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If you use Online Bidding after changes have been made and posted, you shall be deemed to have agreed to such changes. If you do not agree to such changes, you should not make any subsequent use of the Online Bidding service. 6. Governing Law, etc. These Bonhams Online Bidding Terms and Conditions shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws that govern the general Bid Conditions in respect of the applicable Sale as specified therein, and by the other terms and conditions as are set forth in such Bid Conditions.

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The export of a lot from the United States or import into certain countries may be subject to export or import regulations, licensure and/or other restrictions; in particular, lots containing plant or animal materials such as ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoiseshell, coral, whalebone or certain types of woods, irrespective of age or value, may require the granting of one or more export or import licenses or certificates, or may be banned from import altogether by some countries. Moreover, the ability to obtain an export license or certificate does not insure the ability to obtain an import license or certificate in another country. Lots that contain such regulated species materials may also not be eligible for exportation or for re-importation into the United States if they are not at least 100 years of age, and, under current law, lots containing African Elephant Ivory may no longer be re-imported into the United States regardless of age. In addition, resales of lots containing certain regulated species materials may be subject to restrictions in some jurisdictions.

Lots noted in the catalog with a Y next to the lot number contain one or more such regulated plant or animal materials. It is the buyer’s responsibility to investigate any such restrictions and to obtain any relevant export or import licenses. Please note that this process is governed by local authorities and may take considerable time. Regardless of any delay in the obtaining of an export or import license or certificate or denial of a license’s or certificate’s issuance, purchased lots shall be paid for in accordance with the Conditions of Sale, and any such delay or denial shall not serve as the basis for cancellation of any sale. Prospective buyers are advised to obtain information from the relevant regulatory authorities regarding export and import restrictions, requirements, and costs prior to bidding.

Prospective buyers should also check with their local (e.g. state) regulatory authorities regarding any local restrictions and/or permit requirements that may apply with respect to purchases of regulated species materials, including without limitation purchases of items containing elephant ivory or rhino horn. For example, we are advised that New York buyers of any lot containing elephant or mammoth ivory or rhino horn will be responsible for obtaining a New York State permit before taking possession of the lot within New York State, and that the State of New Jersey has banned the import of items containing elephant or marine mammal ivory or rhino horn into that state.

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For lots on which Import VAT has been charged; marked in the catalogue with a * or Ω, lots must be exported within 30 days of Bonhams’ receipt of payment and within 3 months of the sale date. For all other lots export must take place within 3 months of the sale date.

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Please note that as of 1 January 2021 for Margin Scheme and Imported Lots VAT on the Buyer’s Premium will be refunded by Bonhams on valid proof of export of your Lot from the UK within 90 days of full payment of your invoice.

What else has changed since 1 January 2021 for EU Buyers? If you buy a Lot in this sale and intend to ship the Lot outside the UK, you will need to pay local Import Tax when you bring your Lot into the country of destination.

What do the Star (*) and Omega (Ω) symbols mean? If you buy in this sale you will pay import VAT of 5% (* symbol) or 20% (Ω symbol) on the Hammer Price. As of 1 January 2021, for EU buyers shipping purchased Lots outside the UK, this tax will be refunded by Bonhams on valid proof of export of your Lot from the UK within 30 days of full payment of your invoice.