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Saint James’s Scent Bottle as Two Lovers
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This item is no longer available
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Dates
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Circa 1750
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Medium
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Porcelain
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Origin
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England
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Description
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A very rare Saint James’s scent bottle modelled as two lovers, formed as; a gentleman holding on to his partners apron, his other arm around her shoulder. The lady has one arm across his chest and the other to her shoulder trying to touch his hand. The scent receptacle at the back, which is formed as a tree, is encrusted with leaves and pink roses.
White mound base, with the words in black: LE MOYEN DE PARVENIR. (THE MEANS TO ACHIEVE) The underside painted with a pink rose in the centre.
Gilt metal mounts.
The stopper is formed of a pink rose.
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Literature
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E. Launert, Perfume and Pomanders, p.166, pl.243
Ghislaine Pillivuyt, Les Flacons de la Seduction: l’art du Parfum au XVIII siècle. Musee Marmottan. Cover illustration.
Porcelain Scent Bottles, Giordano art collections Andreina D'Agliano and Simone Claire p.326, 327, 328 and 329
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