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ANTIQUE #SA710202

Exceptional Victorian Glass & Silver Scent Bottle

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Woodbridge Antiques

An exceptional Victorian glass and silver scent bottle. The body of the scent bottle is hobnail cut glass in an unusual pattern. The gorgeous silver twist off lid is decorated with flowers and swirls and has an empty cartouche. Around the base hallmarks are visible for the Birmingham Assay office with a date mark for 1898 and silver maker''s marks: John Grinsell & Sons. When the threaded lid is removed the silver mount is revealed where further matching hallmarks are visible. The original internal faceted glass stopper completes this beautiful scent bottle.
 
 
 
Condition: In very good antique condition with some nibbles to some facet edges (see photos).
 
 
 
Hallmarks: Birmingham 1898 by John Grinsell & Sons.
 
 
 
Measurements: Height: 13.6 cm Diameter width of bottle at widest part: 10 cm
 
 
 
Weight: (A good heavyweight): 569.5 grams
 
 
 
Weights and measurements are approximate.
 
 
 
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Antique SA710202 shown on this page was made in the Victorian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
   The Victorian Era   
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Woodbridge Antiques
Specialists in quality antique silver, fine jewellery & accessories
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Tel: 01394 387 210
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD