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scent bottle
scent bottle

scent bottle

Object NameScent Bottle
Made FromLead Glass, Enamel
Date1750-1780
Place MadeEngland, probably South Staffordshire
TechniqueBlown, enameled
SizeOverall H: 7.1 cm, W: 3.1 cm, D: 1.3 cm
Accession Number86.2.22
Credit LineGift of Helen Mayer in memory of her husband, John
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewEuropean Gallery
Physical DescriptionOpaque white lead glass; blown, enameled. Flattened pear shape; short, flared neck, with blue dash decoration arranged in triangular sections; slender, rounded shoulders, above a waisted section, and bulbous lower section; enameled elaborate scrollwork in lavender and light yellow-green on one face, framing the name "J. Coates;" in black enamel; the reverse side with a colorful floral bouquet, leaves, and a butterfly; oval pad foot with rough pontil mark.
Provenance
Former Collection Helen Mayer - 1986-07-30