A Victorian silver gilt novelty combination vinaigrette and scent or perfume bottle, modelled in the form of a horn, the body decorated with applied panels of reticulated diaper work, the horn-end with hinged cover opening 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 design registration mark, retailed by, 'W. Thornhill 144 New Bond Street', all component parts hallmarked, Thomas Johnson I, London 1872, length 10.2cm, weight 69g/2.21ozt approx
Sold for £600
A Victorian silver gilt novelty combination vinaigrette and scent or perfume bottle, modelled in the form of a horn, the body decorated with applied panels of reticulated diaper work, the horn-end with hinged cover opening 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 design registration mark, retailed by, 'W. Thornhill 144 New Bond Street', all component parts hallmarked, Thomas Johnson I, London 1872, length 10.2cm, weight 69g/2.21ozt approx
Auction: Silver and Objects of Vertu, 24th Nov, 2023
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