CHARLES MAY VICTORIAN STERLING HOBNAIL CUT CRYSTAL PERFUME SCENT BOTTLE 1891

An exquisite Victorian scent bottle combining brilliant hobnail-cut clear crystal with a richly repousse chased sterling silver hinged lid featuring bold scrolling acanthus and foliate motifs with gilt interior, complete with original glass inner stopper — hallmarked Birmingham 1891 by silversmith Charles May. • MATERIALS: Sterling silver (.925) hinged repousse lid with gilt interior, hobnail cut crystal glass body, original glass inner stopper • ERA: Victorian, 1891 • MAKER/MARKS: Fully hallmarked — Charles May, Birmingham assay office (anchor), lion passant, date letter 1891 • MEASUREMENTS: 3 1/4" tall x 1 1/2" wide x 1 1/8" deep (8.3 cm x 3.8 cm x 2.9 cm) • CONDITION: Very good antique condition; crystal bright and chip-free; sterling silver with age-appropriate patina; hinge functional; gilt interior shows expected wear consistent with 130+ years of age

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