Description: A elegant English Antique Victorian solid sterling silver combined vinaigrette and scent bottle, in the form of a horn with attached suspension chain. The larger hinged cover opens up to reveal a gilt interior with a star shaped pierced grille, the narrow end with a screw off cover to the scent bottle, with the lid to the exterior fitted with a protruding monogram and the border engraved with the retail mark for W Thornhill and diamond registration mark. It's of a large size, weighs altogether 62 grams and is made by a well known silversmith called Thomas Johnson and would make a superb addition to a collection. A fine example of workmanship from that period. A fine example.
Makers, Assay office & Date Hallmark: Thomas Johnson (Registered January 1800), London and 1873
Measurements: Length 10 cm, width of body 2.5 cm and diameter across lid 3.7 cm
Condition report: Excellent clean condition for its 152 years of age with no major dents, dings, holes, splits or repairs. Just some light surface wear and marks which is to be expected with age and use but nothing major or anything really that noticeable. The lid opens well and closes tightly shut as it should with no issues. The interior of the lid and hinged grille do have some marks with age and use with the hinged grille working perfectly well. The scent bottle section screws undone and closes tightly shut as it should with no problems. The attached chain is in excellent condition. The lid does have an original monogram but is not engraved with a presentation inscription or anything erased. It's hallmarked all over with matching English solid sterling silver hallmarks which are all very clear and readable with no rubbing. Overall a fabulous Victorian example of lovely quality which is ready to be added to a collection. A fine example.
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