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Object NameTwo Miniature Scent Bottles with Gilded Decoration and Case

Maker James Giles Workshop

Made FromLead Glass, Leather, Metal Alloy

Date1765-1775

Place MadeEngland, London

TechniqueBlown, cut, gilded

SizeSee Individual Records

Accession Number86.2.33

Credit LineGift of Helen Mayer in memory of her husband, John

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionTwo Miniature Scent Bottles with Gilded Decoration and Case. Transparent dark green lead glass, leather, metal alloy; blown, cut, gilded. Flasks: (a) Flat-sided shape of square cross-section; short, cylindrical neck with cut threading on the outside, ground inside for stopper; rounded shoulder with gilt rayed ornaments in corners; flat sides with gilt elaborate pagoda and exotic birds; corners faceted and outlined in gilt; chamfered base edge, gilt; polished, flat base. (b) Ground, tapered shank; cut, flat grip with gilt lines; slice-cut top, gilt. (c) Cylindrical, straight-sided shape with domed top; engraved swags and florets in two bands; engraved flowers on top. Case: rectangular, flat-sided shape with chamfered corners; hinged lid; covered with green shagreen; decorative gilt metal pins inserted into top and sides to form patterns; ribbed circular gilt metal push on front, to open a steel latch; two compartments inside, lined with red velvet; cover lined with red velvet.
Provenance

Source Helen Mayer - 1986-07-30