Lot 551 , A late Victorian silver and enamel mounted glass scent bottle, Birmingham, 1898 and one other by Sampson Mordan & Co, London, 1893.
A late Victorian silver and enamel mounted glass scent bottle, Birmingham, 1898 and one other by Sampson Mordan & Co, London, 1893.
Estimate £80-100
Emanel scent- Lacking stopper. There is a cluster of small chips to the edge of the enamel. There are a few small diongs to the silver cap and collar. There are numerous tiny nibbles and chips around the base rim of the glass. Hallmarks claer except maker's mark which is very rubbed.
Sampson Mordan scent- Several chips around the base of the glass. No stopper as has cork on interior of lid. Lid has an engraved monogram on the top. Hallmarks clear.
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Sold for £65