18ct Victorian Acorn Perfume Bottle pendant
$9,950.00
This extremely unique Victorian 18ct Yellow Gold Ruby Set Acorn Perfume Bottle Pendant is a splendid piece that will be heavily sought after with its timeless appeal.
During the Victorian era, the scent was not worn but rather sniffed when one came upon unsavoury smells in the local town or village.
In more modern eras, these small bottles allowed a lady to refresh her scent if she happened upon a gentleman whom she wished to impress or if she happened to exert herself. In times when sewage and sanitation weren’t yet developed, the carrying and wearing of scent also made the day to day routine more pleasant.
That is if you could afford to do so. And for those who were wealthy enough to afford perfume, it was an accessory worn by both men and women.
During those time periods when corsets were in fashion, these small vials could also be used to carry smelling salts, as the tight-lacing sometimes brought on spells of dizziness.
The symbolism of the Acorn: Mighty oaks grow from a small acorn and the value of its meaning in 19th century jewellery is related to personal strength through virtue.
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