A gold-mounted glass scent flask, probably French, late 19th century

Property from the Estate of the Rt. Hon. The Countess of Sutherland

A gold-mounted glass scent flask, probably French, late 19th century

the clear glass body of flattened pear form, engraved openwork gold mounts, the collar, hinged lid and footrim with stylised foliage, alternating with floral decoration on a sablé ground, French post-1918 control mark 

10.8cm., 4 ¼ in. high