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
Collection Group
Place of creation
South Staffordshire
Medium
Credit
Harold Raby bequest
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