Rare moon flasks likely to shine at auction
A pair of rare vases depicting scenes from old Dundee and Broughty Ferry are to be auctioned next week.
- Published in the Courier : 15.02.12
- Published online : 18.02.12 @ 10.20am
The moon flasks, which take their name from their rounded shape, are 14 inches high and were made around 1900 by the Doulton company in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent.
One shows a view of Dundee city centre, with the Steeple Church prominent, and the other focuses on Broughty Castle.
They are being sold on Tuesday by city auctioneers Curr & Dewar and their estimated price is £1,500-£2,000.
Spokesman Steven Dewar said: ''They have been entered into our sale from a local executry. Their origin is unknown but they are impressive enough to either have been made for an exhibition or for a wealthy Dundonian.''
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