European
Container, late 19th century - early 20th century
Silver, 37.1 x 2.2 cm (14 5/8 x 7/8 in.)
This European silver, long, thin vial is etched and the stopper is the carved torso of a man wearing a military-looking hat and clothing. A chain connects from the top of the hat to the middle of the vial. There is another chain from the bottom of the container that has a small carved dog at the other end.
Vatichino
Commentary
This is possibly a container for smelling salts.