South Staffordshire Bilston Enamel Scent Bottle/bonbonniere, Ca.1770

A superb perfume bottle and candy box made of Bilston enamel (South Staffordshire), dating from around 1770. The piece has a tapered shape and is adorned with painted panels depicting flowers and landscapes, framed by gilded scrollwork and white enamel decoration (checkerboard patterns, polka dots, and bouquets) on a deep blue background. It features finely chased gilded metal mounts and its original stopper with a retaining chain. The central gilded mount is hinged: the upper part serves as the perfume bottle, while the lower half forms a candy box (or scent box).

Dimensions:
Height: 10.7 cm (4.2 in.)
Width: 5.5 cm (2.2 in.)

Condition: Exceptional; no damage, cracks, chips, or restoration on the exterior, except for slight stress lines in the white enamel on the interior. The two sections do not close airtight, though a jeweler could correct this if necessary.

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