Sampson Mordan Silver Topped Egg Scent Bottle London 1887

Sampson Mordan Silver Topped Egg Scent Bottle London 1887A miniature egg shaped silver topped egg shaped scent bottle by Sampson Mordan. This is an agate egg mounted by a silver screw top and thread. This shows veins of greens, browns, creams and white. This is a really rare and unusual collectable item. Assay Office: London Maker: Sampson Mordan Date: 1887 Condition Excellent showing only very minor signs of surface marks to the agate and the silver, these are commensurate with age. The hallmarks are clear

There are light surface marks to the sides and the cartouche which are commensurate with age and light use

It has clear feature hallmarks around the edge

This is fully hallmarked with a feature hallmark around the side

Date:  2001

The cruets themselves all have matching hallmarks but the spoons are different - see pictures

Assay Office: Birmingham

These come in a good quality cardboard gift box similar to the one pictured

each spoon carries a different Assay Office mark to represent each of the different Assay Offices of the UK

Hallmarks are good

An ideal gift for a country pursuits enthusiast or anyone interested in hunting or shooting

hunting or shooting

Date: 1904