Essex Crystal Smelling Salts Bottle With Gold And Diamonds, 19th Century

This rare cylindrical smelling salts bottle in twisted-ribbed crystal is adorned with the portrait of a long-haired terrier, created using the Essex crystal technique. The portrait is engraved on the flat back of a crystal cabochon and then painted, giving a natural three-dimensional effect. See this link for more information
The Essex crystal is surrounded by 26 rose-cut diamonds and adorns the hinged gold stopper, decorated with twisted ribs that echo the crystal design of the bottle's body. It opens with a push-button mechanism, and the seal is ensured by a spring-loaded glass plate that presses against the neck.
It still contains its original salts (which no longer smell of ammonia!). Unmarked and unmarked, the gold has been tested to 18-karat gold using a touchstone.

In perfect condition, dating from the late 19th century, circa 1880.

Dimensions: 7cm x 1.4cm x 1.7cm.
Weight: 33g