Fine Silver and Objects of Vertu - 25 Apr 2017
A late 18th century French silver mounted scent bottle set
A late 18th century French silver mounted scent bottle set,
marked with a discharge mark, probably Paris 1781-1789,
comprising: a set of four bottles, of faceted circular form, pull-out stoppers with chains, plus two smaller bottles, a scent funnel, a small plated beaker and a mixing dish, in a fitted silk lined square Vernis Martin box, the cover and sides with figures in landscape scenes, length of box 20.5cm.
Provenance: From the Collection of Lady Ottoline Morrell and then by descent to the present owner.