Monday 15 December 2014 | 10:00 | Lots: 517

Monday 15 December 2014 | 10:00 | Lots: 517

Lot 577

Lot 577

An Edwardian silver enamel smelling salt container, of tapered drop form, the detachable lid...

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Lot 577

Lot Description

An Edwardian silver enamel smelling salt container, of tapered drop form, the detachable lid with kite shaped enamel panel depicting a cherub holding a butterfly, within a geometric surround, suspended from a chain and finger ring. Hallmarked William J Holmes, Birmingham 1902. Length (including finger ring) 8.9 cm, 20.5 grams.

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Good overall condition. The lot displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. Traces of the smelling salt to the inside of the lid. Enamel with slight surface scratches. Diameter of lid 2.2 cm. Length of container 5.3 cm. The main body of the container has numerous small dents. Significant wear to the hallmarks, legible.

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