Antique Victorian Moser Cornucopia Chatelaine Perfume/Flacon Bottle Circa 1880-90 The Opals are lovely

The Opals are lovely

Closely related to tigers eye and Peitersite both which also exhibit a chatoyancy

59 grams this chain is not flimsy nor light weight like many of its solid 9ct gold counterparts and once around the neck can carry quite a heavy pendant

What we do know is that originally it was constructed of high carat 22ct gold throughout however some time in antiquity it has been re-shanked with 18ct gold and the demarcation lines can be seen

A guarantee marks for 15ctCONDITIONVery very good to excellent antique condition

Antique Victorian Moser Cornucopia Chatelaine Perfume/Flacon Bottle Circa 1880-90 The Opals are lovelyUtterly charming and pretty Moser (likely) Victorian Chatelaine lay down perfume bottle or flacon if you prefer. Modelled in pale yellow glass and designed in popular Cornucopia style with enamelled detail featuring pretty Snow Flake (Leucojum) flowers to the rim. The fully functional cap in brass gilt opens to reveal, miraculously, its original tiny glass stopper which is in excellent condition. Brass gilt chain and finger ring complete this