A Fabulous Victorian Silver Mounted Cologne Bottle

A fabulous silver mounted cologne bottle from the end of the Victorian era. This superb example has a bell shaped body with extensive pierced silver overlay, featuring fretwork, flowers and four vacant cartouches . The silver lid is hinged and opens to reveal the original facet ball stopper. The glass body is cut with scallops and strawberry diamonds and the base with a multi-point star. A superior and practical collector's piece and a great gift idea. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £15.00 UK

£25.00 Europe

£55.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£30.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips or cracks to the glass and no splits or dents to the silver. There is a small area of undulation to the lid, commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Birmingham 1897.

Maker :- Henry Matthews.

Height (to top of lid) :- 13 cms.

Diameter:- 9.5 cms. (widest point).

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