Scent Collection (page 6)

German Iris; Iris Germanica, c. 1815-1851 (w / c)
1195451 German Iris; Iris Germanica, c. 1815-1851 (w/c) by Pelletier, Capitaine (1788-c.1870); 25.5x45 (folio) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pelletier)

George III polychrome and gilt-japanned pot-pourri bowl and cover
CH441554 George III polychrome and gilt-japanned pot-pourri bowl and cover, late 18th century (papier-mache) by English School

Portrait of Eva Fliegen, who lived for seventeen years on the scent of flowers (engraving)
3627936 Portrait of Eva Fliegen, who lived for seventeen years on the scent of flowers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Eva Fliegen)

Adverisement for Rimmel Valentines perfumes (engraving)
3639376 Adverisement for Rimmel Valentines perfumes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisement for "Gustav Lohse, Berlin, from Styl, pub 1922 (pochoir print)
3496741 Advertisement for " Gustav Lohse, Berlin, from Styl, pub 1922 (pochoir print) by Wiertz, Joseph Lambert also Wiertz

Earl Howe, Glorious 1staof June Scent bottle, 1794 (glass)
2959920 Earl Howe, Glorious 1stAof June Scent bottle, 1794 (glass) by English School, (18th century); Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info)

Falling Off, plate from The Right and The Wrong Sort, in Fores Hunting Sketches
BSA266735 Falling Off, plate from The Right and The Wrong Sort, in Fores Hunting Sketches, engraved by John Harris, 1859 (colour litho) by Alken

Royal Hunt in Windsor Park, engraved by Matthew Dubourg (fl. 1813-20) 1829 (colour litho)
BSA266727 Royal Hunt in Windsor Park, engraved by Matthew Dubourg (fl.1813-20) 1829 (colour litho) by Pollard, James (1797-1867) (after)

A Pointer (oil on canvas) (for pair see 266117)
BSA266116 A Pointer (oil on canvas) (for pair see 266117) by Stubbs, George (1724-1806); Private Collection; eThe British Sporting Art Trust; English, out of copyright

Jumping, plate from The Right and The Wrong Sort, in Fores Hunting Sketches
BSA266736 Jumping, plate from The Right and The Wrong Sort, in Fores Hunting Sketches, engraved by John Harris, 1859 (colour litho) by Alken

The Grand Leicestershire Fox Hunt, plate 3, engraved by Charles Hunt (colour litho)
BSA266448 The Grand Leicestershire Fox Hunt, plate 3, engraved by Charles Hunt (colour litho) by Alken, Samuel Henry (1810-94) (after); 54.5x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Through the Hedgerow, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335113 Through the Hedgerow, illustration from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Chasing a hare, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335112 Chasing a hare, illustration from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Crossing the Wall, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335109 Crossing the Wall, illustration from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Label advertising Aqua de Florida perfume from the perfume shop
CHT163264 Label advertising Aqua de Florida perfume from the perfume shop La Reine des Abeilles, Paris, 2nd half 19th century (colour litho) by French School

Frankincense, illustration from Koehlers Medicinal Plants
DGC398021 Frankincense, illustration from Koehlers Medicinal Plants, published in 1887 (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Latin botanical name)

Caricature of Coco Chanel (1883-1971) in a bottle of Chanel No
CHT182678 Caricature of Coco Chanel (1883-1971) in a bottle of Chanel No.5, from Le Nouvel Monde, 1923 (colour litho) by Sem (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934)

Ms Hazine. 1563 Mehmed II (1432-1481), from the Semailname
TPG178299 Ms Hazine.1563 Mehmed II (1432-1481), from the Semailname, 1579 (ink and gold leaf on vellum) by Nakkas Osman (fl.1579); Topkapi Palace Museum, Istanbul, Turkey; Turkish, out of copyright

Crossing the Fields, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335110 Crossing the Fields, illustration from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Five Senses (colour litho)
2795432 The Five Senses (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Five Senses. Double page illustration contained in one of the series of Les Recreations)

Vase of White Roses on a Table; Vase de Roses Blanches et Roses sur la Table
1197015 Vase of White Roses on a Table; Vase de Roses Blanches et Roses sur la Table, (oil on canvas) by Fantin-Latour, Ignace Henri Jean (1836-1904)

Sir Charles Warren, Chief Commissioner of Metropolitan Police, trying Bloodhounds in Hyde Park (engraving)
1595735 Sir Charles Warren, Chief Commissioner of Metropolitan Police, trying Bloodhounds in Hyde Park (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Charles Warren)

Interior of a Perfume Manufactory at Nice (engraving)
5991945 Interior of a Perfume Manufactory at Nice (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of a Perfume Manufactory at Nice)

Flower Garden and Distillery at Nice (engraving)
5991940 Flower Garden and Distillery at Nice (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flower Garden and Distillery at Nice)

Setters, 2001 (oil on canvas)
5671994 Setters, 2001 (oil on canvas) by Blinks, Thomas (1860-1912); 35.6x45.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Scent bottle, mid 19th century (glass)
5310561 Scent bottle, mid 19th century (glass) by Bigaglia, Pietro (1786-1876); height: 4.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Of flattened tear-drop form)

The Boudoir Rose, 1879 (oil on canvas)
989814 The Boudoir Rose, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Schafer, Henry Thomas (1854-1915); 40.6x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boudoir Rose. Henry Thomas Schafer (1854-1915). Oil on canvas

The Hunt, (watercolour on prepared board)
823187 The Hunt, (watercolour on prepared board) by Osthaus, Edmund Henry (1858-1928); 53.8x88.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hunt. Edmund Henry Osthaus (1858-1928)

Getting Ready for a Visit, plate eight from Intimacies, 1898 (woodcut)
3500289 Getting Ready for a Visit, plate eight from Intimacies, 1898 (woodcut) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 25.1x32.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Kendall & Son, perfumers and cabinet case makers, trade card (coloured engraving)
733767 Kendall & Son, perfumers and cabinet case makers, trade card (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kendall & Son)

Essence of Friendship greetings card (chromolitho)
731634 Essence of Friendship greetings card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Essence of Friendship greetings card. Caption reads: To One I admire)

Spanish Pointer (oil on canvas)
CP10007 Spanish Pointer (oil on canvas) by Stubbs, George (1724-1806); Private Collection; eLady Inglewood; English, out of copyright

Scent flask, 5th century BC (green opaque glass)
BAL3474 Scent flask, 5th century BC (green opaque glass) by Egyptian, Late Period (715-332 BC); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Egyptian, out of copyright

Scrambling over the Wall, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335105 Scrambling over the Wall, illustration from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Violet Water by Colgate & Co. (colour litho)
SNG127016 Violet Water by Colgate & Co. (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eBarbara Singer; American, out of copyright

Two Gentlemen Going a Shooting, Plate 2 (engraving)
BSA266816 Two Gentlemen Going a Shooting, Plate 2 (engraving) by Stubbs, George (1724-1806) (after); 69x78 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Grand Leicestershire Fox Hunt, plate 2, engraved by Charles Hunt, 1839 (colour litho)
BSA266447 The Grand Leicestershire Fox Hunt, plate 2, engraved by Charles Hunt, 1839 (colour litho) by Alken, Samuel Henry (1810-94) (after); 64x72.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Grand Leicestershire Fox Hunt, plate 1, 1839, engraved by Charles Hunt (1829-1900)
BSA266446 The Grand Leicestershire Fox Hunt, plate 1, 1839, engraved by Charles Hunt (1829-1900), 1839 (colour litho) by Alken

Red and white striped Lily, 1799-1810 (hand-coloured engraving)
986191 Red and white striped Lily, 1799-1810 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (18th-19th century); 23x14.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Red and white striped Lily)

Miniature samovar scent flask with stopper, probably Moscow, 1908-17 (gold & wood)
1109306 Miniature samovar scent flask with stopper, probably Moscow, 1908-17 (gold & wood) by FabergA©, Carl (1846-1920) (firm of); height: 9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Rose Harvest at Florence (litho)
1064490 The Rose Harvest at Florence (litho) by Johnson, Herbert (1848-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rose Harvest at Florence)

Perfumed with Austens Forest Flower Cologne; S. B, Cooper, Dealer in Drugs
1079129 Perfumed with Austens Forest Flower Cologne; S.B, Cooper, Dealer in DrugsA... [trade card verso] (print) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Les Digitales, 1899 (oil on canvas)
653143 Les Digitales, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Ranson, Paul (1863-1909); 151x69.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Digitales. Paul Ranson (1864-1909). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1899

Selection of postcards with allegorical representations of perfumes (colour litho)
CHT188893 Selection of postcards with allegorical representations of perfumes (colour litho) by Kirchner, Raphael (1876-1917); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Huntsman in hunting pinks embracing a woman on a horse, 19th century
6337325 Huntsman in hunting pinks embracing a woman on a horse, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: Huntsman in hunting pinks embracing a woman on a horse, 19th century. Mr)

Common jasmine, Jasminum officinale, Linn
6337034 Common jasmine, Jasminum officinale, Linn by Dupin, the Younger (b.1753); (add.info.: Common jasmine, Jasminum officinale, Linn. Sp. plant 9. Jasmin commun)

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"Scent: A Journey Through Time and Nature" In the Yardley advertisement from 1962, a woman delicately holds a bouquet of flowers, their intoxicating scent enveloping her in an aura of elegance and femininity. The Perfume advertisement for Guerlain Mitsouko transports us to a world of opulence and allure, where the captivating scent lingers long after its wearer has left the room. But scent is not limited to perfumes alone; it can also serve practical purposes. The Scaredy cat plant, with its pungent aroma reminiscent of wet dogs, drives away unwanted feline and canine visitors. Similarly, Hamemalis Mollis or Witch Hazel releases a distinct fragrance that soothes our senses while providing healing properties. Advertisements for Rigaud perfumes entice us with promises of exotic scents that transport us to far-off lands filled with adventure and mystery. Just like Sherlock Holmes unraveling "The Adventure of the Second Stain, " we too can follow our noses on thrilling escapades. Nature's they are equally captivating - imagine a Border Collie dog frolicking amidst bluebells in the picturesque Lake District UK. Or picture huntsmen on horseback accompanied by loyal foxhounds as they chase their quarry through fields permeated with earthy aromas. Coffee lovers understand the power as they savor every aromatic note released by freshly brewed Coffea arabica beans. And let's not forget about vintage pin-up girls who captivated audiences not only with their beauty but also through seductive scents that lingered in the air. Even centuries ago, artists captured the essence in still life paintings adorned with flowers held within silver vases alongside perfume burners emitting fragrant tendrils into grand rooms. Scent is more than just an ephemeral experience; it is intertwined with memories, emotions, and even practicality and has shaped advertisements throughout history, guided detectives on thrilling adventures, and connected us to the natural world.