Victorian Novelty Silver Combined Vinaigrette & Scent Bottle formed as a Bee Skeep with 8 Bees
				Sampson Mordan, London 1853
			
		
			
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		An extremely rare Victorian novelty silver combined Scent Bottle and Vinaigrette made in the form of a Bee Skeep with eight applied bees. Hinged at the base and opening to reveal a silver gilt interior with lift out grille pierced with a central flower head surrounded by scrolling leaves.  The screw off domed cover with suspension ring.
By Sampson Mordan, London, 1853
Fully marked around the base of the skeep and on the lid and cover.
				
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Condition
							In good condition with no damage or repair
						Dimensions
		
		
	        
			
					H
				
				
					44 mm
					(1.73 inches)
				
			
					DIA
				
				
					27 mm
					(1.06 inches)
				
			Weight
		25.50 Grams
		(0.82 troy ounces)
	Country
							England
						Stock Code
							MSC187
						Medium
							Silver
						


