A Victorian silver-gilt and enamel scent bottle, posy holder, and vinaigrette, by Henry William Dee, London 1870, tapering circular form, enamelled Greek key borders and scroll foliate decoration, the central hinge open to reveal the silver-gilt vinaigrette with a hinged grille, the scent bottle with a push button clasp, cut glass body, with a chain and ring attachment, length 11.9cm.

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