No. 103004219

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Snuff bottle - .826 silver - Heart shaped scent bottle
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€ 59
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Snuff bottle - .826 silver - Heart shaped scent bottle

A very fine Danish silver scent bottle also known in Denmark as a Hovedvandsæg (translates to head water egg) The heart shaped body with pin pricked ornamentation and embellished with a royal crown finial The interior decorated in vermeil Late 18th to early 19th century Double struck with makers mark on top of the foot (difficult to read) Acid tested for silver No shipping to the United States Condition - Generally very good with marks and wear commensurate with age. Some indentations to the sides, foot probably re-attached. Please see the photos This lot will be carefully packed and sent by registered and insured mail.

No. 103004219

Sold
Snuff bottle - .826 silver - Heart shaped scent bottle

Snuff bottle - .826 silver - Heart shaped scent bottle

A very fine Danish silver scent bottle also known in Denmark as a Hovedvandsæg (translates to head water egg)
The heart shaped body with pin pricked ornamentation and embellished with a royal crown finial
The interior decorated in vermeil

Late 18th to early 19th century

Double struck with makers mark on top of the foot (difficult to read)
Acid tested for silver

No shipping to the United States

Condition - Generally very good with marks and wear commensurate with age. Some indentations to the sides, foot probably re-attached.
Please see the photos

This lot will be carefully packed and sent by registered and insured mail.

Final bid
€ 59
Inés Fernández
Expert
Estimate  € 150 - € 200

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