Glass scent bottle contained in a brass watering can

Novelty scent bottle in the shape of a brass watering can. A glass square shaped flacon with globular metal cap appears when the hinged lid opens and a spring mechanism lifts it. The watering can looks an Arts & Crafts object.
Period
Victorian

Country

England, 1880 ca

Material

glass and metal

Size

5,5 cm

COD.

273

Labels

antique scent bottles

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