Antique Guilloché Enamel Silver Vinaigrette Pendant c.1890–1910 Continental European Scent Necklace
Continental European Silver Scent Container

• Type: Vinaigrette / scent pendant necklace
• Period: Late Victorian to early Edwardian, circa 1890–1910
• Origin: Continental Europe
• Material: Unassayed silver with guilloché enamel exterior; gold-washed (gilt) interior
• Color: Pale blue enamel with silver-tone metal; gilt interior
• Construction: Cylindrical pendant with hinged top lid
• Marks: Interior of lid stamped RS AA (maker’s/workshop mark); no national assay marks present
• Function: Originally designed to hold a perfumed sponge or smelling salts
• Chain: Silver tone chain, period-appropriate; may be a later replacement

• Condition: Very good antique condition. Enamel intact with no major losses. Light surface wear and patina consistent with age. Interior retains gold wash. Lid opens and closes properly.

Notes:
The marking format and construction are consistent with late 19th–early 20th century Continental European vinaigrettes. Absence of national assay marks is typical for small luxury scent objects of this period.