Antique Sterling Silver Overlay Scent or Perfume Bottle, "Dirigo 30 1858 1908" Inscription antique spectacles solid gilt ormolu feet

solid gilt ormolu feet

Forest on this one is beautifully detailed

Our book reference for the early enamel boxes helps us date this one

She sat in casual boudoir dress at a small table

Antique Sterling Silver Overlay Scent or Perfume Bottle, "Dirigo 30 1858 1908" Inscription antique spectacles solid gilt ormolu feetOne of several sterling silver overlay pieces that we're adding this week, this one a beautiful older piece with thick sterling and unique with the inscription or dedication. I'm not sure if I'm reading it right or what it actually signifies, 1858 to 1908 would be fifty years so not sure what the "30" is :). In any event, the body is wide and relatively flat. The hollow facet wheel cut stopper is likely not original as it has no silver overlay but