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scent bottle

Object NameCameo Scent Bottle with Ivy, in Original Presentation Box

Makerpossibly Thomas Woodall (English, 1849-1926)

Makerpossibly George Woodall (English, 1850-1925)

Manufacturer Thomas Webb and Sons (f. 1837)

Made FromGlass, Silver, Cork, Wood, Leather, Velvet

Dateabout 1888

TechniqueCased, blown, carved, assembled

Size(ab) Scent Bottle with Cap H: 6.6 cm, W: 4.4 cm, D: 2.5 cm; (c) Original Box H: 5.5 cm, W: 8.9 cm, D: 10.4 cm

Accession Number2016.2.11

Credit LineGift of the Ennion Society

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Interpretive Notes

Web Text

This ivy leaf bottle is shown in its original sales box, labelled “From the Galleries of Art Ceramics and Glass” in Melbourne, Australia. The Webb firm won a gold medal at the 1888 Melbourne Centennial International Exhibition.

Place Made

England, Amblecote

Physical DescriptionCameo Scent Bottle with Ivy, in Original Presentation Box. (a) Translucent dark amber (appearing dark purple or black) and white glasses, silver; cased, blown, carved, assembled. Flattened circular white on translucent dark amber (appearing dark purple or black) glass scent bottle. Bottle decorated with ivy leaves and vines suspended from top area of bottle. Sliver neck with threading at top fixed to top of bottle. (b) Silver flattened globular cap with "HH" monogram on top. Cork fixed within top of cap. (c) Original wood presentation box with black leather exterior and gold velvet interior. Box has two hinged lids that clasp together in center with metal mounts.
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