Bidspirit auction | Antique Silver Filigree Pomander or

Antique Silver Filigree Pomander or Scent Ball with Chain, featuring Lion Head Motif - An antique silver filigree pomander or scent ball. This oval-shaped decorative container is crafted from silver, exhibiting significant tarnishing consistent with aged silver. Its surfaces are extensively adorned with intricate openwork filigree, featuring scrolling floral motifs and small scattered flowers. The main faces are centered by a stylized bee or insect design. The container is hinged, opening into two halves, and is suspended from a matching sturdy linked chain. The elaborate aesthetic suggests a late 19th to early 20th-century origin.