Lot Essay
An enamel and cagework scent flask with watch signed by James Cox, sold at Christie's, Geneva, November 14, 1995, lot 13.
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LONDON, CIRCA 1765
Details
A GEORGE III GOLD-MOUNTED GLASS SCENT FLASK WITH WATCH
London, circa 1765
In the manner of James Cox, of baluster form on oval base, the glass panels in imitation of agate, applied with rocaille gold cagework, with hinged rocaille cover, the front with chased flower and scroll cartouche, the watch dial chased with Arabic numerals, with diamond-set hands and hinged glass cover, the reverse with pierced architectural panel, apparently unmarked, with fitted case and key
5½in. (140mm.) high
London, circa 1765
In the manner of James Cox, of baluster form on oval base, the glass panels in imitation of agate, applied with rocaille gold cagework, with hinged rocaille cover, the front with chased flower and scroll cartouche, the watch dial chased with Arabic numerals, with diamond-set hands and hinged glass cover, the reverse with pierced architectural panel, apparently unmarked, with fitted case and key
5½in. (140mm.) high
Provenance
Antique Porcelain Company, New York