Victorian glass flask with engraved silver overlay. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1899. Curved rectilinear with hinged cork-lined cover. Dense overlay in form of leafing scrollwork. On front in relief is a pointer head emerging from the marshy grasses. On back are geese and clouds as well as scrolled cartouche with engraved presentation: William E. Heathcote / Franklin Pa. On cover top is engraved year 1899. Heathcoate (1863-1929) was an oilman and property developer. Glass is clear. Silver fully marked including makers stamp, no. D281, and volume (1/4 pt). Very good condition. Dimensions: H 5 3/4 x W 3 1/2 x D 1 in. #CE303