A continental silver-gilt pomander

A continental silver-gilt pomander,

unmarked, probably first half of the 17th century,

with a foliate engraved pierced terminal, with a six section segmented globular body engraved with figures and foliate decoration, the finial unscrews allowing the six segments to fall open to reveal plain sliding covers

on a spread circular foot, height 6.3cm, approx. weight 1.7oz.

Provenance: Christie's South Kensington, 29th March 2009, lot 168.