An Elizabeth I silver Pomander

An Elizabeth I silver Pomander,

unmarked circa 1600,

globular form, with six hinged sections engraved with royal portraits, the screw-up finial opens the six segments. each with engraved decoration and open compartments, and with a central hexagonal column with engraved decoration, on a circular foot with rope-work borders, height 8cm, approx. weight 4oz.

Provenance:

A Private Collection.

Purchased from Gerald Sattin Ltd. 3 April 1981.