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Bottle (Perfume or scent bottle)
S. M.
1885-1886
Description
A soldier cone shell was used to make this small scent container with a silver cap featuring several maker’s marks: “S.M”, a lion passant, a leopard’s head in shield, and the date letter “K”. With the scientific name Conus miles, this species can be found in Hawaii and the entire Indo-Pacific region. The original snail, like all cone species, was predatory, venomous, and capable of stinging humans. Thus harvesting this desirable shape and patterned shell came with added risk.
Category
Organic (ivory, horn, etc.)
Creator/Artist/Maker
S. M. (Maker)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Shell (mollusk)
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1958.0513
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.0513
Object Name
Bottle (Perfume or scent bottle)
Category
Organic (ivory, horn, etc.)
Creator (Role)
S. M. (Maker)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1885-1886
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Cap, rim
Inscription: S. M in rectangle, stamped
Type: Mark
Location: Cap, rim
Inscription: lion passant, leopard's head, "K", stamped
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Shell (mollusk)
- Silver
Dimensions (inches)
2.638 (H) x 1.378 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
6.7 (H) x 3.5 (Diam)