In the late Victorian era, sprinkler caps (also known as shaker tops) were used on perfume, barber or powder bottles. Usually made up of pewter, lead, brass, these are often given a gilded or silvered finish. More expensive examples are made up of solid silver or gold.
To use: turn the cap counter-clockwise.
Many of these are crown shaped, other, more rare examples feature figural motifs.
The floral type consists of roses, chrysanthemums, pansies, tulips, and bouquets.
The animal or bird figurals feature peacocks, lions, fox, dogs, cats, etc.
Sometimes, you may come across human heads or busts.
The ad below dates from 1893.
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To use: turn the cap counter-clockwise.
Many of these are crown shaped, other, more rare examples feature figural motifs.
The floral type consists of roses, chrysanthemums, pansies, tulips, and bouquets.
The animal or bird figurals feature peacocks, lions, fox, dogs, cats, etc.
Sometimes, you may come across human heads or busts.
The ad below dates from 1893.
