MINTONS PÂTE-SUR-PÂTE PILGRIM FLASK AND COVER,Gilt crowned globe mark, 1884 date mark, shape 2421; retailed Gilman Collamore & Co., New York. Flattened circular form; the ground with gilt oeil-de-perdix pattern allover; one side with chocolate brown medallion, featuring frolicking putti in white slip, within gilt-decorated olive green border, signed A*; the reverse with floral bouquet; the whole on gilt pierced and scrolling oval base - 14 1/4 in. high. Estimate $2,000-3,000
PROVENANCE: Estate of Erna M. Hoffberger, Middleburg, VA
The underside of the base with chips and losses - three scrolling feet with chips - two with sizable chips, one broken off entirely. Flask stands without tilting. Minor amount of crazing at the inside rim. The inside rim of the cover with repair - old glue faintly visible. There is a partial signature on the panel featuring the putti; the first initial is an A followed by what could be the initial makings of the letter B, possibly indicating A Brows signature. Gilding appears to be original.
