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A closely related example of this model is in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, museum no. 414:287/&A-1885.
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CIRCA 1755, CHARLES GOUYN'S FACTORY, ST. JAMES'S
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A ‘GIRL-IN-A-SWING’ GOLD AND ENAMEL-MOUNTED SCENT-BOTTLE AND STOPPER
CIRCA 1755, CHARLES GOUYN'S FACTORY, ST. JAMES'S
Modelled as a colourful bird, the blue enamel collar inscribed ‘IL DIT JE T’AIME’, the base painted with flowers
2 5/8 in. (6.6 cm.) high overall
CIRCA 1755, CHARLES GOUYN'S FACTORY, ST. JAMES'S
Modelled as a colourful bird, the blue enamel collar inscribed ‘IL DIT JE T’AIME’, the base painted with flowers
2 5/8 in. (6.6 cm.) high overall
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