Silver - 27th October 2010

Lot 638

A fine Victorian parcel-gilt novelty scent flask modelled as a watering can

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £1400

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Description

A fine Victorian parcel-gilt novelty scent flask modelled as a watering can, by Henry Dee, London 1872, marked also with a registration lozenge for 1st July 1872, marked with a French import mark and retailed by Jones, 23 Boulevard des Capueines, oval coopered barrel form, with engraved silver-gilt strap work banding, with a chain and pull out cork stopper, hinged cover, with a loop ring, height 4.3cm, approx. weight 0.7oz.