scent bottle

Object NameScent Bottle with Stopper

ManufacturerProbably James Giles Workshop

Made FromLead Glass

Date1770-1775

Place MadeEngland, London

TechniqueBlown, Cut, Gilt

SizeOverall H: 7.4 cm, W: 3.3 cm

Accession Number86.2.31

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

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

On ViewEuropean Gallery

Physical DescriptionTransparent dark blue lead glass; blown, cut, gilt. (a) Flattened oval shape; short, cylindrical neck with copper sleeve; ground for a stopper (b); rounded shoulders with gilt foliate decoration; straight sides covered with hollow-cut diamond facets and gilt decoration, on one side an exotic bird sitting on a stump with branches of foliage in the background, with a ribband above, inscribed "MARQUE/DE MON/AMOUR"; the facets on the side outlined in gilding; on the back, outlined with dotted lines, with gilt arrows at the corners; polished, flat base. (b) Ground, tapered shank; flat stopper with rounded profile.
Provenance

Former Collection Helen Mayer - 1986-07-30

Former Collection John Mayer - 1986-07-30