Victorian Gilt Metal and Ruby Glass Cornucopia Vinaigrette c1875

Description

Heading : Gilt Metal and Ruby Glass Cornucopia Vinaigrette
Date: 1870-1880
Period : Victoria
Origin : Almost certainly Stourbridge and the metal work Birmingham
Colour : Ruby glass. Cover tests as silver and parcel gilt interior
Decoration : Faceted glass body. Floral chased cover. Parcel gilt interior. Pull out pierced and chased grille.
Glass Type : Lead.
Size :  Length 9.3cm
Condition : No chips or cracks or damage. There would have been a chainthat would support this onn a ladies chatelaine. This may easily be reinstated  if required.
Restoration : Non
Weight :  45 grams

These are frequently erroneously described as being perfume bottles. This does not pass the common sense test. the pierced grille would leak perfume