A HARDSTONE AND GILT-METAL POMANDER
PROBABLY AUSTRIAN, CIRCA 1840
Pistol-shaped scent flask, the foliate-chased handle set with opals, turquoise and red stones, the barrel enclosing a stylised flowerhead with petals opening by means of a push under the barrel, incorporated suspension chain
4 5/8 in. (118 mm.) long
A HARDSTONE AND GILT-METAL POMANDER
PROBABLY AUSTRIAN, CIRCA 1840
Pistol-shaped scent flask, the foliate-chased handle set with opals, turquoise and red stones, the barrel enclosing a stylised flowerhead with petals opening by means of a push under the barrel, incorporated suspension chain
4 5/8 in. (118 mm.) long
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