Victorian Novelty Silver Mounted Elephants Head Scent Bottle

Saunders & Shepherd, Birmingham 1885
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A very fine and unusual Victorian novelty silver mounted porcelain Scent Bottle, made in the form of an Indian elephant wearing a head-dress. The silver mounted screw-off lid embossed with an Indian design. The elephants head-dress decorated with blue and pink enamels highlighted with gilt.

By Saunders & Shepherd, Birmingham, 1885

Sold - £860.00

Condition
In fine condition with no damage or repair, just very minor gilt loss and crazing to the decoration.
Dimensions
H
75 mm (2.95 inches)
W
42 mm (1.65 inches)
D
35 mm (1.38 inches)
Country
England
Stock Code
008607.5
Medium
Silver & Porcelain