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A Chelsea 'Janus head' scent bottle and stopper, circa 1755
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain, gold
- 9.8cm., 3 7/8 in. high
modelled as two masked heads of ladies wearing garlands of flowers in their hair and a small pink hat, with bows around their necks, the screw-top stopper formed as a bunch of flowers,
Provenance
The well-known collection of Chelsea Scent bottles formed by the late Mrs. Meyer Sassoon; The Property of Mrs. Derek Fitzgerald;
Sotheby's London, 12th October 1965, lot 17; acquired at the sale by Winifred Williams.
Sotheby's London, 12th October 1965, lot 17; acquired at the sale by Winifred Williams.
Literature
Reginald Blunt (ed.) The Cheyne book of Chelsea China and Pottery, London, 1924, pl. 27, no. 47;
G. E. Bryant, The Chelsea Porcelain Toys, London, 1925, p. 47, pl. 3;
Kate Foster, Scent Bottles, London, 1966, p.71, pl. 63.
G. E. Bryant, The Chelsea Porcelain Toys, London, 1925, p. 47, pl. 3;
Kate Foster, Scent Bottles, London, 1966, p.71, pl. 63.
Condition
To the stopper, one flower has been re-stuck. There are flowers lacking to the sides of the flask with associated glue residue from old repairs and a hairline crack in the base. Some minor typical flaking to the enamels.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."