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PROBABLY GERMANY, CIRCA 1760, WITH VIENNA CONTROL MARK FOR IMPORTED ITEM IN USE FROM 1872 TO 1901
Details
A CONTINENTAL JEWELLED GOLD SCENT-BOTTLE AND COMPACT
PROBABLY GERMANY, CIRCA 1760, WITH VIENNA CONTROL MARK FOR IMPORTED ITEM IN USE FROM 1872 TO 1901
Shaped as a parrot sitting on a pedestal set with diamonds, rubies and emeralds, the finely chased body with detachable head with ruby eyes and a hollow body to be used as a scent bottle, the pedestal chased with scrolls and foliage with double-opening, one compartment for powder, with a detachable spoon, the second compartment cover set with a mirror, with a later fitted green leather case
3 1/8 in. (82 mm.) high
gross weight 2 oz. (62 gr.)
PROBABLY GERMANY, CIRCA 1760, WITH VIENNA CONTROL MARK FOR IMPORTED ITEM IN USE FROM 1872 TO 1901
Shaped as a parrot sitting on a pedestal set with diamonds, rubies and emeralds, the finely chased body with detachable head with ruby eyes and a hollow body to be used as a scent bottle, the pedestal chased with scrolls and foliage with double-opening, one compartment for powder, with a detachable spoon, the second compartment cover set with a mirror, with a later fitted green leather case
3 1/8 in. (82 mm.) high
gross weight 2 oz. (62 gr.)
Provenance
With Daniel Packer, London 2004.
Brought to you by
Harry Williams-Bulkeley
International Head of Silver Department