8th Sep, 2023 10:00
Silver and Objects of Vertu
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A Victorian novelty silver combination scent bottle and vinaigrette, modelled in the form of a lantern, the body formed from rock crystal, the screw thread cap with suspension loop and gilt interior, the base houses a vinaigrette with hinged cover which opens to reveal a gilt interior and hinged pierced grille decorated with foliate scrolls, with retailer's mark, 'THORNHILL, 144, NEW BOND ST', with diamond registration lozenge dated for 8 September, 1869, not hallmarked as is often the case with this type of object, height 8cm
Sold for £700
A Victorian novelty silver combination scent bottle and vinaigrette, modelled in the form of a lantern, the body formed from rock crystal, the screw thread cap with suspension loop and gilt interior, the base houses a vinaigrette with hinged cover which opens to reveal a gilt interior and hinged pierced grille decorated with foliate scrolls, with retailer's mark, 'THORNHILL, 144, NEW BOND ST', with diamond registration lozenge dated for 8 September, 1869, not hallmarked as is often the case with this type of object, height 8cm
Auction: Silver and Objects of Vertu, 8th Sep, 2023
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Thursday 7th September - 10:00am to 5:00pm
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