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Gilt-metal and engraved mother-of-pearl scent bottle with two glass stones

Gilt-metal and mother-of-pearl scent bottle, shaped compressed baluster form, the mother of pearl engraved with squirrels and scroll decoration, and with two pink-foiled glass discs covring a pierced heart on one side and a basket of flowers on the other one. Paddle cap stopper and oval foot in gilt silver.

Period

18th century

Country

Francia, 1780 ca

Size

8 cm

COD.

1219

Labels

18th century, material of animal origin, Standing

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