{"product_id":"vintage-silver-abalone-shell-scent-bottle-locket-pendant-necklace","title":"Vintage Silver Abalone Shell Scent Bottle Locket Pendant Necklace","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn unusual \u003cstrong\u003evintage sterling silver and abalone shell pendant necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed as a miniature horn-shaped container with a hinged decorative lid.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elongated pendant has a gently twisted, tapering form, with naturally iridescent shell displaying flashes of green, blue, gold and pearl. Ornate silver mounts frame the upper section, finished with scrollwork and a hinged cap that opens to reveal the small hollow interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWearable scent and toiletry vessels have a long history, particularly in the form of miniature perfume flasks and vinaigrettes. This piece appears to be a later interpretation of that tradition and may originally have been intended to hold \u003cstrong\u003eperfume, scented balm, snuff or another small personal preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e. Similar mother-of-pearl scent-flask pendants are found in early- and mid-20th-century jewellery. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts curved horn form also gives it the character of a traditional \u003cstrong\u003ecornicello or talismanic horn pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the nacreous shell makes every angle slightly different as it catches the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuspended from a fine silver-coloured chain, this is both a piece of jewellery and a small decorative object — particularly appealing to collectors of \u003cstrong\u003evintage silver jewellery, scent bottles, perfume pendants, mother-of-pearl accessories and unusual talismanic jewellery\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available at \u003cstrong\u003eRe:Velvet, London Store.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RE:VELVET","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53709939605770,"sku":"NEC865","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/6069\/4794\/files\/BalmHolderMotherOfPearlCHainPendantNecklace.png?v=1789389839","url":"https:\/\/revelvet.co.uk\/es\/products\/vintage-silver-abalone-shell-scent-bottle-locket-pendant-necklace","provider":"Re:Velvet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}