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Victorian Sterling Silver Combination Scent Bottle/Pill Box /Vinaigrette

$2,413.40
£1,755
€2,066.05
CA$3,304.75
A$3,674.25
CHF 1,923.25
MX$45,063.49
NOK 24,487.83
SEK 23,119.42
DKK 15,417.56
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An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver combination scent bottle / pill box / vinaigrette; an addition to our diverse collectable silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver combination vinaigrette / pill box / scent bottle has an oval barrel shaped form. The body of the vessel is embellished with applied plain broad girdles replicating the details of the bilge and quarter hoops, which provide anchor points for the original link chain. The piece retains the original hallmarked screw fit cover to the scent bottle, conjoined to one of the aforementioned anchor points with a link chain. One end of the vessel is fitted with a hallmarked hinged cover, which when opened reveals the vinaigrette with the original hinged grille and gilt interior. The gilded grille is ornamented with a bright cut engraved and pierced decorated bordered scroll and leaf design. The hallmarked hinged cover to the opposing end forms a pill box and opens to reveal the original gilt interior; this versatile box could be used for a multitude of functions. The hinged covers to either end of the box are encircled with further applied plain broad borders to the upper portion. This antique Victorian scent bottle / pill box / vinaigrette was crafted by the renowned London silversmiths Sampson Mordan II and bears the retailer's mark 's Mordan & Co, London'. Condition This Victorian scent bottle / pill box / vinaigrette is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full hallmarks to the rim of the body, in addition to the part hallmarks to the interior of the vinaigrette/pill box cover and anterior surface of the scent bottle cover are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the superior gauge of silver. Dimensions: Length 5 cm/2" Width 2.3 cm/0.9" Height 4.3 cm/1.7" Weight 1.8 troy ounces/54.6g Maker: Sampson Mordan & Co (Sampson Mordan II) Date: 1871 Origin: London, England Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from this fine example of Victorian silverware.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.7 in (4.32 cm)Width: 0.9 in (2.29 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1871
  • Condition:
    Please see main description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A93211stDibs: LU1200218559422

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