Antique Sterling Silver Overlay Scent or Perfume Bottle, "Dirigo 30 1858 1908" Inscription antique spectacles The old velveted writing surface

The old velveted writing surface shows age

the ring has no dents

nor to the 18k gold clasp and insert

Our book reference for the early enamel boxes helps us date this one

Fabulous for your collection (or mine

Antique Sterling Silver Overlay Scent or Perfume Bottle, "Dirigo 30 1858 1908" Inscription antique spectacles The old velveted writing surfaceOne of several sterling silver overlay pieces that we're adding this week, this one a beautiful older piece with thick sterling and unique with the inscription or dedication. I'm not sure if I'm reading it right or what it actually signifies, 1858 to 1908 would be fifty years so not sure what the "30" is :). In any event, the body is wide and relatively flat. The hollow facet wheel cut stopper is likely not original as it has no silver overlay but