A MALTESE SILVER SCENT BOTTLE, BALSAMINA
ASSAY MARK ONLY TO HANDLE, PINTO PERIOD, CIRCA 1770
Of jug form with rococo decoration, floral-chased cover and foliate scroll handle; also another Maltese silver scent bottle, mark of Antonio Zahra, Ball period, circa 1805, with maker's mark and an additional acorn mark, of basket form with tapering sides, stylised foliate engraved motifs, ropework borders and bifurcated handle, with chain dependent (2)
A MALTESE SILVER SCENT BOTTLE, BALSAMINA
ASSAY MARK ONLY TO HANDLE, PINTO PERIOD, CIRCA 1770
Of jug form with rococo decoration, floral-chased cover and foliate scroll handle; also another Maltese silver scent bottle, mark of Antonio Zahra, Ball period, circa 1805, with maker's mark and an additional acorn mark, of basket form with tapering sides, stylised foliate engraved motifs, ropework borders and bifurcated handle, with chain dependent (2)
