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On offer is this superb antique French 950 silver & vermeil scent bottle with guilloche enamelled top.
The bottle has vertical cuts with the 950 silver mount and cap. This is in a beautiful Empire laurel and guilloche chased pattern. Blue and white guilloched enamel top. Upon opening the bottle the silver has a bright gilt (vermeil) wash and the inner stopper to the bottle is in place.
Clearly hallmarked on the outer rim and the inside of the lid with the minerva 950 silver purity mark (ie. better than 925 sterling). A maker mark is present behind the hinges but hasn't been well enough struck to allow for identification/attribution. My guess is that this is an early 20th century piece.
Height of 7.4cm. Diameter of 2.5cm.
In very good condition - no losses to the enamel, silver is also in very good condition. No chips to the bottle. Note however that the inner stopper is currently stuck - I didn't want to try and force it, but it may soak out (selling as found). Please consider photos. Please note that I've used the full photo quota (and multiple angles on single photos), but if you would like any further pictures, please message me.

*Happy to arrange pickup from Camberwell (Vic, 3124).