Victorian HM 1885 Haberdashers Livery Co Crested Sterling Silver Scent Bottle

This lovely Victorian scent bottle was designed for a lady’s purse or handbag. It has a silver case decorated with hand engraved curled acanthus leaves a coat of arms to hinged cap. This gives access to a clear glass container with stopper with ground edge to prevent leakage. The sterling silver is hallmarked Birmingham 1885; the maker’s marks are “TJ” for Thomas Johnson II, Spencer Street, Clerkenwell. The coat of arms has a crest with a pair of arms holding a fiery ball upon a torse. The legend reads “Serve and Obey” and is the motto for the City of London Haberdashers Livery Company Hall. The base is impressed “Haberdashers Hall 1886”

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It is in good antique condition, the stopper has a smooth chip across one shoulder, a small insignificant crease dint to the top only, a stable split to sleeve seam and a small dint to base with soft solder, all mentioned for accuracy as they don’t detract, no other damage or faults to report, some other minor expected wear and a warm silver patina. The photos form part of the condition description.

Measures: H6.1 x 2.4cm diameter; weighs 60.5g overall.