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Scent Bottle Case
Marked by: Samuel Penbeton (English, 1773–1801)
English (Birmingham)
1791–92
Object Place: Europe, Birmingham, England
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
H. 4.5 cm x W. 2.8 cm x D. 1.3 cm (1 3/4 x 1 1/8 x 1/2 in.); Weight: 11.3 gm (7dwt)
Credit Line
Gift of the Misses Catherine Langdon Rogers and Clara Bates Rogers
Accession Number14.906
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionThe case is oval in section, with a narrow base and straight sides flaring to a hinged, slightly domed cover. It is formed from a seamed sheet, with an inset base and cover, and applied wire reinforcing the rim. The borders have bands of pouncing, and the cover and body have bright-cut shields and foliage.
Marks
On base, anchor; maker's mark SP (Jones, p364); date letter T. On cover; lion passant; maker's mark SP; sovereign's head.
Provenance1914, gift of Misses Catherine Langdon and Clara Bates Rogers to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 5, 1914)