Silver & Objects of Vertu - Day 1 - 5th October 2021

Lot 122

An 18th century gold-mounted glass scent bottle

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £3200

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Description

An 18th century gold-mounted glass scent bottle,

the cover unmarked, circa 1780,

slender baluster form, fluted cover, the body decorated and enamelled with a swan, a butterfly and foliate decoration, in a fitted case, plus an unmarked gold-mounted nut, the hinged cover opens to reveal a small compartment, with a chain attachment, and a gilt-metal mounted green glass scent bottle, with pierced foliate decoration, the hinged cover set with six green stones. (3)