Tiny Egg Scent Bottle Floral Fuchsia Sterling Silver Top 1889
Tiny Egg Scent Bottle Floral Fuchsia Sterling Silver Top 1889
Item Description
An absolutely delightful antique scent bottle from the Aesthetic period of Victorian England. This was a period when naturalistic inspired designs were in fashion. This teeny scent bottle has many design elements of this brief, the birds egg shape and the most exceptional hand painted fuchsia buds with gilt detailing. The fuchsia plant being discovered in the 16th century by the German botanist Leonhart Fuchs. The symbolism of this happy and enchanting flower is to be trusting and give confiding love and confidence.
Having the original screw top lid with cork liner, the lid with full hallmarks for maker GW Birmingham (anchor), Lion Passant, letter Gothic P for the year 1889.
Size: 1 3/4 inch tall (4.5 cm)
Condition: Eggcellent with no issues to mention.
A superb gift for the scent bottle collector, or special person in ones life.
Please note thimble is shown to show scale of item and is NOT included.
ITEM ID:14047
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