Scent egg
Production date
19th Century
Description
Gold shelled scent egg containing a small glass bottle. Hinged, exterior decorated with a fine floral relief. Interior lined quilted green silk, and faded pink velvet. Contains small scent bottle (stopper missing). Small chain on outside.
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Object Detail
Length: whole: 45mm
Height: whole: 25mm
1018
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