This exceptional silver mounted ruby glass scent bottle was made by Francis Nisbet in 1856. The thick hand-blown ovoid glass has a rich ruby colour, while the neck presents a push button hinged silver top with a vacant cartouche. Francis Nisbet had his first mark entered in 1856, at 17 Wynyatt Road, in Clerkenwell, London. He passed away a year later, in 1857, at the age of 31. For this reason alone, work made by this silversmith are very rare.
The silver presents FN into a rectangle for Francis Nisbet, the Lion passant, the London assay mark, and date letter “a” for 1856.
Fine Victorian Silver Mounted Ruby Glass Scent Bottle, by Francis Nisbet, London
The scent bottle is in very good condition with no chips. The push button top is in very good working order. The glass in the inner neck is in good condition. If you have any questions, or you require additional photos with the scent bottle, do not hesitate to contact us.
