Victorian Gilt Brass Figural Vase with Griffin Handles & Cut Glass Liner England Circa 1870–1890 The combination of tortoiseshell veneer

The combination of tortoiseshell veneer and intricate shell inlay reflects the high level of craftsmanship associated with fine English decorative boxes of the mid Victorian period

cast in solid bronze and richly decorated with mythological and classical ornament

All six bottles and stoppers present

It is not a formal dedication

Victorian Gilt Brass Figural Vase with Griffin Handles & Cut Glass Liner England Circa 1870–1890 The combination of tortoiseshell veneerVictorian Gilt Brass Figural Vase with Griffin Handles & Cut Glass Liner England Circa 18701890 A bold and highly decorative Victorian vase, cast in gilt brass and richly adorned with scrolling foliage and classical ornament. The form is tall and tapering, with a pierced crown like rim and a sculptural presence that immediately commands attention. The body is flanked by opposing griffin figures, mythological guardians symbolizing strength and