A gorgeous and unusual scent bottle from the late 18th Century, c1790s. The bottle is made from silver and is a miniature scent bottle made in the shape of a heart. The heart has been engraved with a wave motif with each hump of the wave resembling an eye. Perhaps it is the evil eye for protection? The bottle unscrews to the top and this mechanism is very secure.
The chain pictured is for display only.
Details:
Materials - Silver (tests as just under 925, possibly 900)
Age - Late 18th Century
Size - Bottle measures approx 32mm long including the bail, by around 14mm wide.
Condition - Good. A couple of dings near the top to the front and back. Noted for accuracy only and not super obvious when worn.
Weight - 1.6g
A gorgeous and unusual scent bottle from the late 18th Century, c1790s. The bottle is made from silver and is a miniature scent bottle made in the shape of a heart. The heart has been engraved with a wave motif with each hump of the wave resembling an eye. Perhaps it is the evil eye for protection? The bottle unscrews to the top and this mechanism is very secure.
The chain pictured is for display only.
Details:
Materials - Silver (tests as just under 925, possibly 900)
Age - Late 18th Century
Size - Bottle measures approx 32mm long including the bail, by around 14mm wide.
Condition - Good. A couple of dings near the top to the front and back. Noted for accuracy only and not super obvious when worn.
Weight - 1.6g
