ANTIQUE 19thC VICTORIAN 18k GOLD & ENAMEL SCENT BOTTLE, SAMPSON MORDAN c.1880
19th Century Victorian 18k gold mounted on enamelled glass scent bottle & vinaigrette, of cylinder shape, glass body hand-painted in relief with unusual chinoiserie inspired motifs, depicting colourful birds and butterflies amongst flowers and bamboo leaves. The top hinged lid opens with a push button to reveal a perfume compartment, the reverse set with two hinged lids, the top engraved with elaborate initials and the inside lid pierced to be used as a vinaigrette. The inside of the lid stamped S MORDAN & CO, London.
Reference Number: C6520
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century Victorian 18k gold mounted on enamelled glass scent bottle & vinaigrette, of cylinder shape, glass body hand-painted in relief with unusual chinoiserie inspired motifs, depicting colourful birds and butterflies amongst flowers and bamboo leaves. The top hinged lid opens with a push button to reveal a perfume compartment, the reverse set with two hinged lids, the top engraved with elaborate initials and the inside lid pierced to be used as a vinaigrette. The inside of the lid stamped S MORDAN & CO, London. Apparently unmarked, but tested gold (750 standard).
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 9.5cm
Width: 3.5cm
Weight: 109g