Each of square section on stepped foot, the body chased with cherubs holding wheat bunches of grapes or a wine goblet, framed by large scrolling acanthus foliage on a matted ground, the collar chased with a band of acanthus foliage, the screwed cap with ball finial and detachable pierced interior grille
6¹⁄₂ in. (16.5 cm.) high
32 oz. 7 dwt. (1,007 gr.)

With Kenneth Davis Ltd, London.
With Daniel Katz, London.
Defining Taste, by Danny Katz; Sotheby's, London, 12 November 2013, lot 175

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A pair of similar flasks, also chased with figures, slightly larger than those on the present lot, was part of an extensive dressing table service sold from the collection of the Earl of Home at Christie's, London, 17 June 1919, lot 56. Similarly unmarked it was exhibited at the South Kensington Museum in 1862. These flasks, with their pierced inner grills would have formed part of a similar dressing table service and may have been used as scent flasks or for hair powder.