19th century AD. A bronze incense pomander with openwork outer shell depicting birds-and-flowers with engraved detailing, hook-and-eye catch, a suspension chain with hook terminal; the interior fitted with a hemispherical burning cup mounted on a fully balanced three-ring gyroscopic gimbal that ensures the cup is always upright. 66 grams, ball: 54mm (2 1/4"). From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. [No Reserve]

Fine condition.