An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and cranberry glass owl scent bottle; an addition to our diverse collectable silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver scent bottle has a tapering cylindrical form.
This exceptional antique scent bottle is comprised of a blown cranberry glass body, with an impressive screw fit cover realistically modelled in the form of an owl''s head.
The silver owl cover is ornamented with cast and chased details replicating the bird''s plumage and anatomical features, further ornamented with the original bead eyes.
The impressive coloured glass body retains the original scent sponge to the interior.
This exceptional scent bottle was crafted by the renowned silversmiths Sampson Mordan & Co.
Condition
This Victorian silver perfume bottle is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
Full hallmarks to the surface of the cover are al
...l very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.
Reflections in photographs may detract from this exceptional Victorian silver perfume bottle.
Dimensions
Height 8.4cm/3.31''
Diameter 2.9cm/1.14''
Weight
1.7 troy ounces/54.3g (excluding glass vessel)
Maker: Sampson Mordan & Co
Date: 1894
Origin: London, England
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Internal Reference: C8374
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1064856
Dateline of this antique is 1880
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