Victorian Silver Gilt Mounted Scent Bottle / Vinaigrette 'Turquoise & Pearl'

An extremely fine quality Victorian silver gilt mounted combined Scent Bottle and Vinaigrette, the circular glass body overlaid by foliate engraved silver gilt cage-work with a flower head to either side, the engraved silver gilt sprung hinged lid set with a row of alternating turquoise and pearls, these repeated on either side of the body and surrounding two central hinged compartments forming a vinaigrette and a pill box, each with a plain hinged cover later engraved; ""Lally"" and ""Xmas"" 1916. A further hidden hinged compartment to the top of the lid concealing a photo frame.

By Abraham Brownett, London, 1867.

Also stamped with retailers registered mark for P & F Schafer, 27 Piccadilly. 21st Augt 1866.

Sold - P.O.A.