Scent bottle
Category
Glass
Date
1760 - 1770
Materials
glass and gold
Measurements
92 mm (H)33 mm (W)24 mm (D)
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Polesden Lacey, Surrey
NT 1247137
Summary
A GEORGE III GOLD-MOUNTED GLASS SCENT-BOTTLE, CIRCA 1760-70, baluster-shaped glass flask with flattened base, the faceted glass embellished with a pierced gold cagework chased with c-scrolls, rocaille and flower-swags, the base of the glass wheel-engraved with a putti above two doves and the inscrption 'RIEN DE SI DOUX', chased gold s-curve shell-shaped stopper with chain, London, c. 1760-70. For the original shagreen/leather case, see 1247548. Previously identified as a Louis XV glass scent flagon, mounted with gold cage work chased with flowers, 1715-1774. Box is item 1247548.
Provenance
The bequest of Margaret (Anderson) McEwan, The Hon. Mrs Ronald - later Dame Margaret - Henry Fulke Greville, DBE (1863-1942) from probate records linked with the donation of the property to the National Trust in 1943. This item found on the record for Polesden Lacey miniatures and small objects in the strong room, page 116.
Marks and inscriptions
RIEN DE SI DOUX (engraved on base)
