A gold mesh mounted rock crystal pocket perfume bottle,…
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A gold mesh mounted rock crystal pocket perfume bottle, probably French, late 19th century, the Siros Collection, South Australia, the tear drop body encased in gold lattice, rising to a hinged honeycomb cast cover enclosing a gold stopper, unmarked, but assayed as gold, 11 cm long

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  • Assay / Assayed - Assaying is the testing of a metal, most commonly silver and gold to determine its ingredients and quality. In Britain, once an item of silver or gold has been assayed, a mark is stamped on it, certifying its purity. Known as hallmark, it derives its name from the Guild Hall of the Goldsmiths' Company, who recieved its Charter in 1327 giving it the power to assay and mark articles of gold and silver.

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