Victorian Silver & Enamel Scent Bottle 'Balmoral Castle'
GEORGE HEATH, London 1887
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A superb late Victorian glass lined silver Scent Bottle of shaped rectangular form with beveled edges and hinged circular domed cover, silver gilt interior with glass stopper. The face enamelled with a panel depicting Balmoral Castle in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The reverse engraved with contemporary initials
By George Heath, London, 1887
Sold - £2,950.00
Condition
In fine condition with no damage or repair
Dimensions
H
80 mm
(3.15 inches)
W
39 mm
(1.54 inches)
D
16 mm
(0.63 inches)
Weight
127.00 Grams
(4.08 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
AS248
Medium
Silver & Enamel
Literature
Balmoral Castle is a large estate house in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is located near the village of Crathie, 6.2 miles (10.0 km) west of Ballater and 6.8 miles (10.9 km) east of Braemar. Balmoral has been one of the residences for members of the British Royal Family since 1852, when the estate and its original castle were purchased privately by Prince Albert, consort to Queen Victoria. They remain as the private property of the royal family and are not the property of the Crown.
Soon after the estate was purchased by the royal family, the existing house was found to be too small and the current Balmoral Castle was commissioned. The architect was William Smith of Aberdeen, although his designs were amended by Prince Albert.
The castle is an example of Scots Baronial architecture, and is classified by Historic Scotland as a category A listed building. The new castle was completed in 1856 and the old castle demolished shortly thereafter.
The Balmoral Estate has been added to by successive members of the royal family, and now covers an area of approximately 50,000 acres (20,000 ha). It is a working estate, including grouse moors, forestry, and farmland, as well as managed herds of deer, Highland cattle, and ponies.
