Silver Mounted Combined Double-Ended Scent Bottle Vinaigrette

Description

Heading : Silver Mounted Combined Double-Ended Scent Bottle Vinaigrette. Opera glass form
Date : C1875
Period : Victoria
Origin : We believe this to have been made by or for Leuchars and sons of London for retail in their Paris outlet, hence the absence of hallmarks.
Decoration : Chased and engraved decoration to both push button spring loaded and screw top caps and collars. Engraved hinged centre. Gilded and engraved pierced grille. Clear glass bottle cut with sharp fine diamonds
Size :  Length 13.6cm
Condition : Exemplary
Restoration : None
Weight :  113 grams

The screw cap end would have been intended for smelling salts. The internal cap at the scent bottle end is spring loaded. Quality from top to bottom and still perfectly functional.