Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
The lid is decorated with a cabochon garnet, replicated in the serpent's eyes. The lid opens to reveal a fully gilded interior and the original peg stopper. Serpent scent bottles are rare items, usually found in clear glass and a ruby example is most uncommon. Dimensions below.
Postage and Packing :- £8.00 UK
£13.00 Worldwide
Condition :- The glass is excellent with no chips or cracks. The silver has one small blemish beneath the hinge (shown in the photographs) commensurate with age and use.
Hallmarks :- Birmingham 1899.
Maker :- Henry Charles Freeman.
Height :- 7 cms.
Diameter :- 2 cms.
Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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A Stunning Victorian silver scent bottle
