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Object NamePerfume Flask with Case

Maker James Giles Workshop

Made FromLead Glass, Gold, Wood, Metal, Shagreen, Velvet

Date1765-1775

SizeSee Individual Records

Accession Number86.2.34

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

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

Place Made

England, London

Physical DescriptionTransparent dark blue lead glass; blown, cut, gilt. (a) Oval shape with straight sides; short, cylindrical neck; rounded shoulders with gilt rays; sides with panels decorated with gilt pagoda on one side, exotic bird on the other; framed by gilt linked half ovals; polished, flat base. (b) Cylindrical shape with domed top and molded rim; engraved bands of ovals; engraved stylized flower on top. Case: oval shape, straight sides, top and bottom covered with green shagreen; hinged, domed top; decorative gilt metal pins inserted to form a decorative geometric pattern on the top, and arranged in straight bands at the rim; gilt metal push on the front, to open the steel latch; lined with red velvet.
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