Two South Staffordshire enamel on copper scent flasks with the original stoppered glass scent bottles :
Left :
The taller example with veritical solid beaded gilt stripes alternating with white loop-diapering on black stipes,
all on a white enamel ground, the slightly domed top having three iron red flowerheads,
pink enameled interior, loop-diapered gilt metal mounts and hinge;
the glass bottle with shallow vertical cutting, and upright cut stopper, the bottle interior with remains of early cotton
Provenance : Immediate, upon request; Previously with Manheim NYC
Condition : Excellent; several minor cracks to the enamel on the interior;
the bottles also without chips or sickness; some scent residue
2.5" High x
1.5" Wide x 5/8" Deep
#6860
(SOLD)
Right :
The smaller example with forest green diagonal husk stripes alternating with gilt flowerheads on a white enamel ground,
and having a domed corresponding cover, gilt metal loop-diapered mounts and hinge;
the delicate glass scent bottle with shallow vertical cutting and upright cut oval stopper
Provenance : Immediate, upon request; Previously with Manheim NYC
Condition : Excellent; several minor cracks to the enamel on one side and interior;
the bottles also without chips or sickness; some scent residue
2.25" High x 1.25" Wide x 5/8" Deep
#6861 (SOLD)
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