A Victorian scent bottle cum vinaigrette by Samson Mordan. Modelled in the form of a hunting horn, profusely decorated with blossoming foliage; the hinged circular base opening to reveal a gilded interior with pierced and engraved grille; also wth registration marks and stamped SM and Ortner & Houle; the base with screw-off cap, secured with a chain and housing an aperture for scent. London 1874. Suspensory chain. Hallmarked to each individual part. Approximately 8cm length.
Sold for £450
A Victorian scent bottle cum vinaigrette by Samson Mordan. Modelled in the form of a hunting horn, profusely decorated with blossoming foliage; the hinged circular base opening to reveal a gilded interior with pierced and engraved grille; also wth registration marks and stamped SM and Ortner & Houle; the base with screw-off cap, secured with a chain and housing an aperture for scent. London 1874. Suspensory chain. Hallmarked to each individual part. Approximately 8cm length.