scent case



scent case

Summary

An oblong box with a pointed domed, deep hinged lid in a slightly chased metal mount hinging on the narrow end. Enamel on metal and painted with four panels of flowers - two on the body and two on the lid - all in gilt scroll borders on a pale lilac ground decorated with sprays and dots in gold. Inside is a coffin shaped silver bottle.


Object Name

scent case

Dimensions

bottle: 4.9cm x 1.7cm
object: 6.2cm x 2.5cm

accession number

1958.297

Place of creation

South Staffordshire

Medium

Credit

Harold Raby bequest

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