Thomas Webb Silver Topped Ivory Glass Perfume Bottle 1889

Description

Heading : Silver topped perfume bottle
Date : 1889
Period : Victoria
Origin : Birmingham. England
Colour : Gold. green. red and opal
Cap : Silver screw cap hallmarked 1889 by Joseph Whitten
Body : The base glass is ivory coloured and enamelled with bamboo and leaves. Gilt detail
Base : Polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 9.2cm tall and approximately 7cm in diameter
Condition : Some minor dings in the cap as shown
Restoration : None
Weight : 163 grams

This is enameled decoration if frequently described as “cameo”. However we believe this to be a misnomer in this case as the coloured decoration is applied rather than being carved. etched or cut back to revela additional colours