A 'GIRL-IN-A-SWING' GOLD-MOUNTED SCENT-BOTTLE MODELLED AS A SQUIRREL seated erect holding a nut in its paws, its iron-red coat with black fur markings, on a domed oval base with scattered flowers, the underside with a loose bouquet, the gilt mount to the neck with a chain attachment and the mount to the base with a hinged gold cover with mirrored interior (slight chip to left fore-leg and minute chipping to tail), circa 1755 | Christie's

Lot 61

A 'GIRL-IN-A-SWING' GOLD-MOUNTED SCENT-BOTTLE MODELLED AS A SQUIRREL seated erect holding a nut in its paws, its iron-red coat with black fur markings, on a domed oval base with scattered flowers, the underside with a loose bouquet, the gilt mount to the neck with a chain attachment and the mount to the base with a hinged gold cover with mirrored interior (slight chip to left fore-leg and minute chipping to tail), circa 1755

Details

A 'GIRL-IN-A-SWING' GOLD-MOUNTED SCENT-BOTTLE MODELLED AS A SQUIRREL seated erect holding a nut in its paws, its iron-red coat with black fur markings, on a domed oval base with scattered flowers, the underside with a loose bouquet, the gilt mount to the neck with a chain attachment and the mount to the base with a hinged gold cover with mirrored interior (slight chip to left fore-leg and minute chipping to tail), circa 1755
6cm. high

Literature

Margaret Legge, op. cit., col. pl. p. 86, no. 206

Exhibited

Flowers and Fables, no. 206

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