Silver & Objects of Vertu - Day 1 - 31st October 2023
Lot 1684
A late-17th century silver scent flask,
Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £1638
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Description
A late-17th century silver scent flask,
maker's mark of E.H, probably London circa 1690,
pilgrim flask form, engraved foliate decoration, screw-off cover, with a chain and finger ring, the inside of the ring inscribed 'A' and 'My Night is all my delight', on an oval foot, height 5.7cm, approx. weight 0.9oz.
Provenance: A Private Collection.
Purchased from Bonhams, New Bond Street London, 2 July 2008, lot 69.