A rare and unusual Louis XV figural silver scent bottle, 1768-1775, Paris, with contemporary 'Poincon de charge' of a Crown above the letter A, having a fine patina, a figural piece in the form of a smiling young child carrying a rattle, with a hinged opening at the base and the silver topped stopper with aged cork; hallmarked underside . Total weight 27gr. Length 7.5 cm