Silver Circular Form Two-Piece Pomander 1907

Description

Heading : Silver Circular Form Two-Piece Pomander 1907
Date : Hallmarked in 1907 for William Comyns. London
Period : Edwardian
Origin : London. England
Decoration : Two pieces – push-on closure; top with pierced lattice-work design. bottom solid with gilt interior to both
Size :  Height 2.5 cm. base diameter 6.3 cm
Condition : Good; two indentations and some small dings to the side of the base; one part of the lattice-work to the top has been very slightly pushed in 
Restoration : None
Weight :  41 grams ( 1⅓ troy oz)

A pomander was used to enclose anything than would introduce a pleasant perfume into an enclosed space. Many were portable and used in cars and carriages when passing through the foetid stench of Edinburgh and environs.