Sterling Silver Scent Flask - Antique Victorian (1889)

This exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver scent flask has an asymmetrical elongated shell-shaped form.

Each surface of the flask is embellished with impressive graduating fluted decoration, emanating from the lower point.

The side of the shoulder is ornamented with a contemporary engraved crest of a bird.

This Victorian silver scent flask retains the original compressed circular screw fit cover, ornamented with further wrythen fluted decoration.

The cover opens to reveal the original gilding and glass stopper.

The rim to the interior bears the retailer's mark 'Thornhill & Co, Bond St. W'.

This exceptional sterling silver flask is the largest and finest of its type you could hope to acquire.

This large Victorian fluted silver flask is remarkable for its craftsmanship and scale. A distinguished gift for milestone birthdays, retirements or collectors of exceptional antique silver.

Maker: Horton & Allday

Date: 1889

This antique silver flask is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The flask has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the neck of this silver scent flask are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the superior gauge of silver.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this Victorian flask.

Width 5.6cm/2.2"

Height 19.5cm/7.68"

Depth 3.6cm/1.42"

7.7 troy ounces/238.4g (excluding glass stopper)