Sterling Silver Gilt Scent Bottle by Sampson Mordan, London ,1889

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A fine Victorian sterling silver and gilt scent bottle by the renowned silversmith **Sampson Mordan & Co.**, featuring an elegant … Read more A fine Victorian sterling silver and gilt scent bottle by the renowned silversmith **Sampson Mordan & Co.**, featuring an elegant wrythen-pattern body and retaining its original gilded finish. The slender bottle is beautifully formed with spiralling wrythen decoration, creating an attractive sense of movement across the polished surface. It is suspended from an oval-link chain terminating in a finger or suspension ring, allowing the bottle to be carried or attached to a traditional chatelaine. The threaded cover closes securely and retains its original gold wash, providing a warm contrast to the sterling silver beneath. The bottle remains free from later presentation inscriptions or monograms, preserving its clean period appearance. Interestingly, the components bear differing London date marks, with the **cover hallmarked 1890 and the bottle hallmarked 1899**, together with the maker’s mark for Sampson Mordan & Co., one of the most celebrated British manufacturers of luxury personal accessories and novelty silver. Presented in excellent antique condition with a beautiful bright patina. There are no noted bruises, damage or repairs, and the piece remains clean and ready for use or display. with a **net silver weight of approximately 36.2 grams**, this is an attractive and highly collectible example of late Victorian personal silver, particularly appealing to collectors of Sampson Mordan, antique scent bottles and chatelaine accessories. Material: Sterling silver, gilt / gold wash Origin: London, England Date: 1890 and 1899 hallmarks Period: Victorian / Late 19th Century Maker: Sampson Mordan & Co. Pattern: Wrythen Features: Oval-link suspension chain and finger ring Net Silver Weight: **36.2 grams** Condition: Excellent antique condition; original gilding retained with no noted damage, bruises or repairs Type: Scent / perfume bottle, chatelaine accessory See less