No. 28251579

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Beautiful antique, very rare pomander egg or vinaigrette / smelling egg - silver - Germany - 18th century
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Beautiful antique, very rare pomander egg or vinaigrette / smelling egg - silver - Germany - 18th century

Up for auction: A very rare, gorgeous antique imperial egg (Vinaigrette) or “Pomander” egg. Two screw-on closures. For fragrances and possibly makeup or other substances. Outside with geometric ornamental allover decor. Beautiful silver work. Probably made in the mid-18th century. No hallmarks, as it is often the case with pieces from this period. Weight 20.6 g. Height approx. 3.5 cm, maximum width approx. 2.5 cm. The photos are part of the description. The colours in the photos may be affected by the lighting conditions. Worldwide insured shipping with reputable shipping company. When shipping to the Canary Islands, the British Channel Islands, Madeira, or the French overseas territories, the designated shipping costs will increase by €15. The buyer bears the shipping risk.

No. 28251579

No longer available
Beautiful antique, very rare pomander egg or vinaigrette / smelling egg - silver - Germany - 18th century

Beautiful antique, very rare pomander egg or vinaigrette / smelling egg - silver - Germany - 18th century

Up for auction: A very rare, gorgeous antique imperial egg (Vinaigrette) or “Pomander” egg. Two screw-on closures. For fragrances and possibly makeup or other substances. Outside with geometric ornamental allover decor. Beautiful silver work. Probably made in the mid-18th century. No hallmarks, as it is often the case with pieces from this period.
Weight 20.6 g. Height approx. 3.5 cm, maximum width approx. 2.5 cm.
The photos are part of the description.
The colours in the photos may be affected by the lighting conditions.
Worldwide insured shipping with reputable shipping company.
When shipping to the Canary Islands, the British Channel Islands, Madeira, or the French overseas territories, the designated shipping costs will increase by €15. The buyer bears the shipping risk.

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