JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 27 October 2026 / 10:00 am start

A rare novelty late Victorian silver and ruby glass owl powder jar,

Estimate $400 - $800

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Lot Details

the silver owl's head lid with glass eyes and internal mirror, on a compressed and faceted ruby glass body with star cut base. London 1896 by Sampson Mordan & Co. Dia.66mm.

A rare novelty late Victorian silver and ruby glass owl powder jar, Image 1++
A rare novelty late Victorian silver and ruby glass owl powder jar, Image 1++
A rare novelty late Victorian silver and ruby glass owl powder jar, Image 1++
A rare novelty late Victorian silver and ruby glass owl powder jar, Image 1++
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