Scent bottle 1750 - 1800

Glass, gilt metal | 8.8 x 3.7 x 1.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 4474

Description

Flat pear-shaped glass scent bottle, with slightly faceted sides and shell-shaped oval base. Neck fitted with gilt-metal mount and chased shell-shaped glass stopper attached by chain.
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Glass, gilt metal

glass (material), gilt

chased

Measurements

8.8 x 3.7 x 1.5 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Bibelots and Gold Boxes
Object type(s)
containers
vessels
bottles
flasks
containers for grooming & hygiene
perfume bottles
scent bottles
Subject(s)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biological sciences
Zoology
Animals
Shells (animal)

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