Art Nouveau English silver storage flask (1909 hallmark) Robert Springle

OBJECT to be diverted from its primary function: decoration on a row, in a bathroom or as a support for cotton swab or discs to remove makeup or piggy bank Very rare and superb glass flange size surmounted by a lid with holes in English sterling silver. The whole thing is called "Hair Box" or "Tiny Hair" in old English sterling silver of art nouveau period (1909) An old beautiful and still useful old flask of more than 110 years that can serve as decoration or as cotton swab holder or disc to remove makeup or as a piggy bank. This small jar is composed of the following materials: cut glass and silver This piece is particularly pretty with its cut glass sides and at the bottom a star-shaped size. The silver lid has a lovely engraved design of flowers and the words 'HAIR TIDY' on top. The main information: English certified object. Antique dealer, It was bought in England and dates from the early 1900s/ The silver hallmarks are English and prove by the research begun for the sale that they are authentic and true corresponding to the year 1909 The hallmarks are a passing lion (symbol of London). This hallmark is dated London 1909 and the goldsmith maker was Robert Pringle and Sons. In perfect condition with only a few age-related marks and ripples on the lid. H6.5cm Diameter 5.5cm"

Ref. : 2P4YFKGG