A St. James (Charles Gouyn) gold-mounted scent bottle and stopper in the form of a Hawk, circa 1750-54

modelled standing with its talons perched on a tree stump, its detachable head inscribed 'FIDELITE' on white enamel, the mounted base painted with small flower sprigs with a hinged agate compartment concealing a small mirror and a larger flower spray to the underside, the edge inscribed 'QUI ME NEG/=LIGE ME PERD' on white enamel,

The well-known collection of Chelsea Scent bottles formed by the late Mrs. Meyer Sassoon; The Property of Mrs. Derek Fitzgerald;
Sotheby's London, 4th May 1965, lot 59; acquired at the sale by Winifred Williams.

Kate Foster, Scent Bottles, London, 1966, p.58, pl. 42;
Kate Foster, Chelsea Scent Bottles - 'Girl in a Swing' and Another Group, 1967, E.C.C Trans., Vol. 6, Pt. 3, p.285, pl. 208(f).

The head with old repair around the neck, lacking chain. Its left wing with small glazed over shallow chip. Otherwise in generally good condition. The hardstone base is a replacement with minor damage to enamel band with one split in mount.
"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."

Foster lists this model in the first category in her paper.