Rare Wilcox Victorian Silverplate Mechanical Jewelry Castor with Hand Painted Opaline Perfume Bottles

An extraordinary Victorian mechanical jewelry castor by Wilcox Silverplate, showcasing the inventive craftsmanship and elegant design that made these elaborate vanity pieces so coveted. This impressive museum-quality example features a pair of beautifully decorated opaline glass perfume bottles, each adorned with delicate blue enamel accents and a hand-painted bird that mirrors the finely detailed bird perched atop the ornate handle. The opaline is also signed on the bottom by the artist. 

The silverplated stand conceals two velvet-lined jewelry compartments with original blue interiors that perfectly complement the bottles’ decoration. Richly engraved with floral and scenic motifs, the castor is finished with intricate botanical mounts and an architectural handle that makes this piece equally stunning from every angle. A remarkable combination of form and function, it would make an exceptional centerpiece for a vanity, dressing table, or curated antique collection.

Measures approximately 16” tall x 11” wide.

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