A Victorian novelty silver horn vinaigrette / scent bottle

A Victorian novelty silver horn vinaigrette / scent bottle,

by S. Mordan, London 1870, retailed by Ortner and Houle,

plain form, plain hinged cover with holes for pins, with a pierced and engraved silver-gilt grille, the terminal with a screw-off mouthpiece, (in a stuck position), with a chain and ring attachment, length 11cm, approx. weight 1.9oz.

Provenance: A Private Collection.

Purchased 12 September 1979.