A Victorian sterling silver scent bottle, London 1883 by Sampson Mordan

Of cylindrical form with a hinged lid. The body with engraved decoration of a boy climbing over a brick wall to steal fruit, besides a sign Trespassers Beware. Gilt interior, stopper lacking. Fully marked underneath, part-marked to the lid.

Length – 5 cm / 2 inches

Weight – 29 grams / 0.93 ozt