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Porcelain scent bottle, souvenir of Knaresborough

Heart shaped porcelain scent bottle depicting 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.

Material: porcelain and silver
Size: 5 cm
Country:  England
Year: 1910 ca

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