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Scent flask

Capodimonte Porcelain Factory, c. 1753–1755

The flask bears the arms of Lady Mary Hervey of Ickworth, Suffolk. The decoration of the flask with the Young Pretender was appropriate for her because her Jacobite sympathies were well known both within her family and by her friends. She grew white roses at Ickworth and wore a white rose on the Old Pretender's birthday. Capodimonte scent bottles are extremely rare and only four others are known which are strictly comparable.

More information

Title of artwork, date

Scent flask, c. 1753–1755

Date supported

2007

Medium and material

Soft paste porcelain

Dimensions

Height: 10.6 cm

Grant

16000

Total cost

52000

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