Heart-shaped porcelain scent bottle, souvenir of the Lawrence Chemist of Knaresborough

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Heart shaped porcelain scent bottle depicting the Lawrence Chemist of Knaresborough, the oldest chemist shop in England. Established in 1720 by John Beckwick, It became famous when P. Lawrence & Son took over in 1884 to 1965 (ceased trading in 1997). Silver mount with screw cap; illegible marks.
Period
Edwardian

Country

England, 1910 ca.

Material

porcelain and silver or vermeil or gold

Size

5 cm

COD.

632

Labels

antique scent bottles

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