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Object NameMiniature Scent Bottle with Gilded Decoration
Makerprobably
James Giles Workshop
Made FromLead Glass, Gold
Date1765-1775
Place MadeEngland, London
TechniqueBlown, cut, gilt, engraved, ground, polished
SizeOverall H: 4.8 cm
Accession Number86.2.33 B
Credit LineGift of Helen Mayer in memory of her husband, John
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
In Sparkling Company: Glass and the Costs of Social Life in Britain during the 1700s
On ViewChanging Exhibition Gallery
Physical DescriptionMiniature Scent Bottle with Gilded Decoration. Transparent dark green lead glass; blown, cut, gilt. (a) Flat-sided shape of square cross-section; short, cylindrical neck with cut threading on the outside (for c), ground inside for stopper (for b); the inner side inscribed "4" in gilt; rounded shoulder with gilt rayed ornaments in the corners; the flat sides with gilt elaborate pagoda and exotic birds; the corners faceted and outlined in gilt, each facet with a tiny gold dot in the center; chamfered base edge, gilt; polished, flat base. (b) Ground, tapered shank; cut, flat grip with gilt lines; slice-cut top, gilt; the flat tip inscribed "4" in gilt. (c) Cylindrical, straight-sided shape with domed top; engraved swags and florets in two bands; engraved flowers on top.Provenance
Former Collection
John Mayer
- 1986-07-30
Former Collection
Helen Mayer
- 1986-07-30
