Victorian Boxed Silver Scent Bottle diamond earrings Set with a shield-shaped bloodstone

Set with a shield-shaped bloodstone panel

or kept as precious reminders of the dead

Makers mark MECAN R

Something almost snakey about it

Serpent themed jewellery has always been popular

Victorian Boxed Silver Scent Bottle diamond earrings Set with a shield-shaped bloodstoneDATE: Victorian, c. 1889 This super cool antique scent bottle is crafted in silver throughout, and reminds me a little of a chilli pepper With English hallmarks dating it to the year of 1889 and the city of Birmingham, it comes complete with its original fitted box from Howell & James Limited, Goldsmiths & Jewellers to the Queen etc etc. It features fantastic and unusual stripes down the front, leading all the way up to the lid, opening up to reveal