22nd Mar, 2024 10:00
Silver and Objects of Vertu
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A Victorian silver novelty combination vinaigrette and scent or perfume bottle, modelled in the form of a horn, the body decorated with three applied bands, the horn-end with hinged cover, engraved with cypher, which opens to reveal a pierced and hinged grille, decorated with a central flowerhead and pointed quatrefoil surround, the mouthpiece-end houses an integrated scent or perfume bottle, the piece is fitted with a central suspension chain to aid with carrying, ensuite with a secondary link chain secured to an independent gimble to aid with retaining the scent bottle cap whilst it is unscrewed, with diamond registration mark, retailed by, 'W. Thornhill 144 New Bond Street', all component parts hallmarked, Thomas Johnson I, London 1871, length 8.5cm, weight 56g/1.80ozt approx
Sold for £220
A Victorian silver novelty combination vinaigrette and scent or perfume bottle, modelled in the form of a horn, the body decorated with three applied bands, the horn-end with hinged cover, engraved with cypher, which opens to reveal a pierced and hinged grille, decorated with a central flowerhead and pointed quatrefoil surround, the mouthpiece-end houses an integrated scent or perfume bottle, the piece is fitted with a central suspension chain to aid with carrying, ensuite with a secondary link chain secured to an independent gimble to aid with retaining the scent bottle cap whilst it is unscrewed, with diamond registration mark, retailed by, 'W. Thornhill 144 New Bond Street', all component parts hallmarked, Thomas Johnson I, London 1871, length 8.5cm, weight 56g/1.80ozt approx
Auction: Silver and Objects of Vertu, 22nd Mar, 2024
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