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Collectables => Metalware & Metalwork => Topic started by: antiquerose123 on January 20, 2008, 10:45:57 AM

Title: Victorian Pefume Scent Container
Post by: antiquerose123 on January 20, 2008, 10:45:57 AM

Hi, I have this.  It is Victorian, and can be used to hold perfume, smelling salts, or Vinegar.  It is in a little rough shape, but who wouldn't be after those many years...

Seen anything similar?

Thxs.

Title: Re: Victorian Pefume Scent Container
Post by: Anne on January 21, 2008, 03:17:38 AM

I think they were designed either to hold something nicely smelly to counteract the odours of the street/the great unwashed or maybe for smelling salts when the lady of the house had the vapours and fainted.   Is it hallmarked Rose?

Title: Re: Victorian Pefume Scent Container
Post by: antiquerose123 on January 21, 2008, 07:02:57 AM

I will have to get a strong maginify glass. but I will look some more...OK

Title: Re: Victorian Pefume Scent Container
Post by: Sue C on January 21, 2008, 12:07:43 PM

Rose, are there holes in the top and how big is it please?

Title: Re: Victorian Pefume Scent Container
Post by: antiquerose123 on January 23, 2008, 02:23:22 AM

YES THERE R SUE...WILL TRY TO DO PHOTO LATER....

Title: Re: Victorian Pefume Scent Container
Post by: Sue C on January 23, 2008, 08:59:24 AM

This is a Vinaigrette  http://www.silvercollection.it/dictionaryvinaigrette.html
How big is your piece Rose? i might have an idea as to what it is, oh and any hall marks please.