Fine Pottery and Porcelain - 5th February 2025
Lot 1169
A Continental enamel scent bottle, late 18th/early 19th century, formed as a long fish with
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £403
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Description
A Continental enamel scent bottle, late 18th/early 19th century, formed as a long fish with naturalistically painted scales, its mouth forming the aperture and fitted with a copper mounted stopper, 12cm.
Cf. E. Launert, Scent and Scent Bottles, p.47, pl.35 and pp.51-53, pls.40-42 for other examples.