Andrew Campbell, founder and owner of AC Silver, has been dealing in antique silver and antique jewellery since 1977. In addition to a premier retail premises in Newcastle, north-east England, Andrew has developed an internationally recognised online store, serving both new and return customers nationally and worldwide.
Andrew personally sources a wide range of items, including antique jewellery, antique diamond rings and antique gemstone rings. Andrew has also developed a fine and comprehensive inventory of antique silverware, AC Silver is a respected and trusted specialist in its field.
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Description
This is an exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and cranberry glass owl scent bottle; an addition to our diverse collectable silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver scent bottle has a tapering cylindrical form.
This exceptional antique scent bottle is comprised of a blown cranberry glass body, with an impressive screw fit cover realistically modelled in the form of an owl's head.
The silver owl cover is ornamented with cast and chased details replicating the bird's plumage and anatomical features, further ornamented with the original bead eyes.
The impressive coloured glass body retains the original scent sponge to the interior.
This exceptional scent bottle was crafted by the renowned silversmiths Sampson Mordan & Co.
Origin: London, England
AC Silver has clarified that the Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Glass Owl Scent Bottle 1889 (LA486563) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1894
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This Victorian silver perfume bottle is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
Full hallmarks to the surface of the cover are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.
Reflections in photographs may detract from this exceptional Victorian silver perfume bottle.