LARGE VICTORIAN SILVER ORNATE PERFUME FLASK WITH BARRETTES OF PICADILLY RETAILERS NAME.

Superb very large ornate ribbed flask with hinged flaming ball top, mounted to the side of the flask is the original owners very ornate initials. The lip of the flask is engraved, BARRETTE & SON 63 & 64 PICCADILLY LONDON, this was a prestigious London retail shop specialising in luggage, fitted boxes and silver items which were supplied by the desirable silver smith, Henry Cooper of Birmingham. The sent bottle has a full set of silver hall marks for Birmingham 1891, the date letter is rubbed but I am certain it is 1891, the makers mark is also slightly worn but but sufficient is visible to determine that the maker is Henry Cooper. Size 7 inches or 18cm and it is rather heavy. Several tiny insignificant dents to the lid which could easily be removed. A very impressive scent bottle.

Code: 2277