A CONTINENTAL SILVER-GILT AND ENAMEL POMANDER
APPARENTLY UNMARKED, 19TH CENTURY
Ovoid on circular foot, cast and chased with figures, the finial loosely cast as a Corinthian capital, opening to release six hinged segments, each segment enamelled with scrolls and labelled 'Ambre', 'Encens', 'Myrrhe', 'Romarin', 'Civette' and 'Benjoin', with suspension loop
4 in. (10.2 cm.) high
gross weight 7 oz. 2 dwt. (221 gr.)
A CONTINENTAL SILVER-GILT AND ENAMEL POMANDER
APPARENTLY UNMARKED, 19TH CENTURY
Ovoid on circular foot, cast and chased with figures, the finial loosely cast as a Corinthian capital, opening to release six hinged segments, each segment enamelled with scrolls and labelled 'Ambre', 'Encens', 'Myrrhe', 'Romarin', 'Civette' and 'Benjoin', with suspension loop
4 in. (10.2 cm.) high
gross weight 7 oz. 2 dwt. (221 gr.)
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