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SophieMarie

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Re: What the heck is this?
« Reply #15 on: April 22, 2018, 12:27:44 am »
I think they are Victorian scent (salt) bottles in the "opera glass" style.  So, you don't actually look through the glasses.  Here is an example (without chain for wearing):

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This one is a combination scent (perfume and salt) bottle:
http://www.onlinegalleries.com/art-and-antiques/detail/antique-rare-opera-scent-bottle/278879

This is another version with a locket at the bottom:
http://www.acsilver.co.uk/shop/pc/Sterling-Silver-Gilt-and-Glass-Combination-Scent-Bottle-Vinaigrette-Locket-Antique-Victorian-62p3651.htm#.VbdhT_kYFac

It would be great to see the top and bottom of the item in question, and also to know if there are any markings...
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Re: What the heck is this?
« Reply #16 on: April 22, 2018, 07:55:17 am »
Didn`t know smelling salts were so popular !!  Guess the ladies fainted a lot !!
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Re: What the heck is this?
« Reply #17 on: April 22, 2018, 08:20:03 am »
The prices on the English ones were wild. Wonder what it bring here?
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Re: What the heck is this?
« Reply #18 on: April 22, 2018, 09:22:42 am »
I am curious about prices too !!
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