A French bonbonnière in the form of a tiger's head, 19th century, probably Samson

Property of a descendant of William Beckford & The Dukes of Hamilton
A French bonbonnière in the form of a tiger's head, 19th century, probably Samson

naturalistically modelled with slightly open jaws, the hinged cover painted with a bouquet of flowers
6.35cm. high; 2½in.

Condition Report:
Generally in good order.

Provenance:
Possibly Mary, Duchess of Hamilton (1854-1934);
Thence by descent.