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Auction: 26052 - Jewellery & Objets de Vertu
Lot: 94

SAMPSON MORDAN & CO., A VICTORIAN SILVER-GILT MOUNTED GLASS SCENT BOTTLE/VINAIGRETTE
LONDON, 1878
Of faceted flattened form in heavy clear glass, with a sprung hinged cap at one end, opening by push-button to reveal the original ground-glass stopper, and a hinged vinaigrette cover at the other opening onto a pierced grille.
Maker's mark 'SM' and signed S. MORDAN & Co LONDON
London hallmarks
Further marked 'C.O.O U.B.Z'
Size/dimensions: 9.00cm long; 3.50cm wide
Gross weight: 115.36g

The glass is free of major chips, cracks or fractures, with light superficial scratches and minor internal clouding from perfume storage. The gilding remains largely intact with a warm lustre, with minor rubbing, light tarnish and micro-scratches, particularly about the base rim and collar, and a small dark spot or indentation to the lower edge of the vinaigrette cover, probably from a historic knock. Notably, the original ground-glass stopper survives. Both hinges are straight and tight, and the piece is offered in good condition.


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Estimate
£200 to £300

Starting price
£160