FINE VICTORIAN SILVER GILT & RUBY GLASS SCENT BOTTLE BY GEORGE BRACE, LONDON CIRCA 1860
Price
SOLDItem Ref
OCT90
Description
This stunning silver mounted ruby glass scent bottle with solid silver spring-cap lid bears teh marks of George Brace and dates circa 1860. The ovoid glass body a rich ruby colour, the neck with a spring and catch mounted engraved hinged silver gilt top with vacant cartouche. Early spring-cap mechanisms is claimed to have been invented by Thomas Diller (1828-1851) and is indicative of only the best quality pieces. It is a very tactile piece of wonderful quality.Hallmarks:-
Makers marks GB fort George Brace who specialised in perfume bottles and vanity set tops & fittings.
Dimensions:
Height: 9cm / 3.4 inches.
Maximum width: 5cm / 2 inches.
Depth: 2.5 cm / 1 inch.
Condition:
Very good.
Glass body in very good condition, minor surface wear commensurate with age.
Glass in the inner neck in good condition, no cracks.
Sprung lid in good working order.
Postage:
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Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.
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Internal Ref: OCT90
Dimensions
Height = 95 cm (38")Width = 0 cm (0")
Depth = 2.5 cm (1")
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