Lot 65
  • 65

Two English enamel 'rainbow group' scent bottles

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • height 8.5cm, 3 3/8 in
Bilston, circa 1770



each of Chianti-bottle form, painted with sprays of polychrome flowers between layers and panels of different colours ornamented in raised white within raised gilt scrolls, gilt-metal mounts, each with bird stopper

Provenance

The first, Sotheby's, 2 July 1942;
The Hon. Mrs Nellie Ionides, collection nos. 23 and 1045;
thence by descent