Lot 533
  • 533

A parcel-gilt silver and glass scent bottle, apparently unmarked but probably J.V. Morel, Paris, circa 1840

Estimate
1,800 - 2,500 GBP
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Description

  • A parcel-gilt silver and glass scent bottle, apparently unmarked but probably J.V. Morel, Paris, circa 1840
  • With label for: Phillips Brothers, 38 Cockspur Street
  • glass, silver, leather (case)
  • 14cm., 5 1/2 in high
with waisted faceted body, the shoulders overlaid with openwork scrollwork embellished with dragon handles and small figures, the cap similarly ornamented, with stopper, in original case stamped for the retailer: Phillips Brothers, Cockspur Street

Provenance

Manuscript Catalogue of Miniatures and Objects of Art, n.d., p. 24, ‘Fryston collection’

Condition

very good condition
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