AN ITALIAN ENAMELLED SILVER-GILT SCENT-BOTTLE APPLIED WITH TWO MICROMOSAIC PLAQUES
ROME, CIRCA 1820
rounded baluster-shape, the obverse chased and with opaque blue, green, yellow and red enamel foliate scrolls centred with an applied oval micromosaic plaque on black glass depicting a peasant holding a basket, the reverse chased with an acanthus leaf, the hinged cover centred with an applied circular micromosaic plaque on black glass depicting a posy of flowers, independent glass stopper, a suspension chain attached at both shoulders
2¾ in. (70 mm.) high
AN ITALIAN ENAMELLED SILVER-GILT SCENT-BOTTLE APPLIED WITH TWO MICROMOSAIC PLAQUES
ROME, CIRCA 1820
rounded baluster-shape, the obverse chased and with opaque blue, green, yellow and red enamel foliate scrolls centred with an applied oval micromosaic plaque on black glass depicting a peasant holding a basket, the reverse chased with an acanthus leaf, the hinged cover centred with an applied circular micromosaic plaque on black glass depicting a posy of flowers, independent glass stopper, a suspension chain attached at both shoulders
2¾ in. (70 mm.) high
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