Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.
The filled corked bottles were neck dipped into molten wax and appropriately seal stamped.
The outer ring of the intaglio marked
H. JONES CROWN INN GARNDIFFAITH

separate keyed drink named button
seal matrix inserts stored in the handle for
SHERRY PORT RUM GIN BRANDY and WHISKEY
Turned ebony handle with screw top cap, all threads and fits working well
Hairlines in the ebony handle now securely glued and near invisible
insignificant dents to the rim of the matrix
All in very good sound condition
Length 4" or 103mm weight 161 grams.
Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.
Works of art, collectables, scientific and decorative antiques from the 17th - 20th century
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