Shell-shaped porcelain scent bottle, souvenir of London

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Shell-shaped porcelain scent bottle for the “not so rich”. Hand painted with forget me not and a scroll bearing the words “A present from London”. Metal mount and screw cap. Flacone a forma di conchiglia in porcellana per i “meno ricchi”. Dipinto a mano con non ti scordar di me e una pergamena recante la scritta “Un regalo da Londra” Montato in metallo con tappo a vite.
Period
Victorian

Country

England, 1890 ca

Material

porcelain and metal

Size

4,5 cm

COD.

158

Labels

antique scent bottles

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