Very rare sterling silver combination vinaigrette - perfume bottle. Made by Tiffany & Co., Union Square, New York, 1872. Comes in original soft, named labled bag. <P><P>
Measures 3 1/8 inches long not including the chain. Weighs 42 grams. <P><P>
Amphora-shaped vessel, tapering to a point at the bottom, with cylindrical body and handles on either side of shoulders. Middle screws open to reveal the vinaigrette. Lid screws off for the perfume bottle. Chain attached to the handles. <br>
The outside is decorated with applied wirework snaking vines and daisies, a popular theme in early Tiffany silver. Very fine detail. <br>
The vinaigrette inside has a hinged, pierced disk in front of the hollow bottom of the vessel, which would hold smelling salts. The piercing is in the form of a ring of scrolls with alternating pierced holes in parallel bands. A small area near the centre of the hinge (highly magnified in the 'photos) is worn - it looks as though there might have been a hallmark there). <P><P>
Opposite the vinaigrette, the inside has various impressed marks: TIFFANY & CO 2662 STERLING M 2669 UNION SQUARE. The M is the mark used during the term of the chief silver designer and head of the department, Edward Moore. Tiffany & CO was located in their Union Square New York premises between 1870 - 1905. <P><P>
The perfume bottle comes in it's original, soft fabric bag with a lable that reads TIFFANY & CO NEW YORK and closes with silk ribbons. Amazingly intact after nearly 150 years. <P><P>
The bottle is generally in very good condition with one or two pin-prick dents, perfectly natural for the age of this delicate beauty. <P><P>
The original sketches for this bottle are to be found in the TIffany archives and can be seen in the book, Bejewelled by TIffany, (edited by Claire Phillips) page 147, part of which we show in the 'photos above. <P><P>  

ANTIQUE PORCELAIN PERFUME BOTTLE FIGURES DOG Antique porcelain perfume bottle with cavoting figures. Made 19th century, Germany or England. <P><P>
Measures 3 3/4 inches high. <P><P>
Round base with a central pillar, entirely covered with applied foliage and colourful flowers. <br>
3 people and a dog are modelled in a continuous scene around the pillar. A chicken perches on a nest forming the cap / lid of the bottle. <br>
The scene is very likely taken from the Commedia dell' Arte with a crouching Columbine in brightly spotted yellow sheet, the fond lover and a scurrilous knave hiding on the other side, holding his dog on a lead (Pierrot and Scaramouche ?). The extreme gestures and poses are typical of these amusing scenes. <P><P>
The characters are all brightly dressed with handpainted detailing & gilding to their costumes, hair and facial features. The stopper, is in the form of a chicken sitting on a nest - one wing slightly stretched out as though she is either precariously perched or shocked at the shenanigans beneath her. <P><P>
There is not a clear mark. There is a raised section under the base, but it is not legible. <P><P>  

ANTIQUE SILVER LAPIS CHATELAINE WALNUT PERFUM From the prestigious estate of Mrs Mary Timmins, well-known collector and authority on antiques, who lectured on the subject in the 1940's, this was one of the pieces she used in her talk on Women in Colonial Days. <P><P>
The chatelaine is something of a tour de force: it includes wonderful silver and vermeil pierced openwork, studded with lapis lazuli; a gilt silver figural walnut holding inside it a pincusion that combines as a perfume bottle and a tiny mirror and swan down powder puff. It was supposedly made in France (according to the estate of Mrs Timmins), and is certainly at least 100 years old. <P><P>
Total length is about 6 3/4 inches. <P><P>
The chatelaine can be hung from a belt by the typical long hook, hinged to the decorative front for ease of opening or closing. On either side it has a loop, so presumably, it could be hung from a chain as well. The hook is hidden behind a star or flower shaped silver and gold pierced openwork jewel. It is studded with cabochon lapis lazuli, which gives it a definate Art and Crafts appearance. Scrolls and stars combine with foliage. A pair of chains comprised of similar openwork in gold and silver studded with lapis hang are suspended from the flower jewel. In turn, they hold links which suspend a wonderfully modelled vermeil walnut. Hinged at the back, it has a little button in front for opening it. walnut is approx 1 3/4 inches in length. Opening the walnut reveals a gilt tube with purple felt on top. This contains a tiny perfume bottle. The other side of the walnut appears to have lost a glass cover. WHen the metal frame is lifted, it reveals a small convex mirror and when that is removed there is a wonderful swan down powder puff in wonderful condition as it has been hidden and protected in the walnut for so many years. The walnut has engraved STERLING 925 on the inside. <P><P>
Condition of the whole chatelaine and it's components is very good.  

ANTIQUE PERFUME BOTTLE WEBB GLASS SILVER LID Antique satin glass perfume bottle with sterling silver lid, handpainted and hand gilded. Made by Thomas Webb & Sons, England, 1880 - 1815. Sterling hallmark for Birmingham, 1887. <P><P>
Measures 3 7/8 inches tall. Approx 3 1/4 inches in diameter at widest point. <P><P>
Round perfume bottle with sterling silver collar over neck and screw-on lid, shaped like a swirling sphere. Pale, cream-coloured ground with handpainted and gilded bamboo and foliage decoration. Combination of big and small leaves in shades of brick red and green with gold highlights and outlines. Entirely gilded fern-like foliage with raised tube-lining, outside and in. Assymmetrical motif and bamboo reflect Classic Victorian fascination with Japan and the Orient. <P><P>
Silver lid is hallmarked with maker J.G & S (the J is slightly worn, but still legible). Anchor for Birmingham, England, date letter n, lion for sterling standard and profile of Victoria, facing left. <P><P>
Very good condition. No chips/cracks/damage/restoration of any sort.  

ANTIQUE GLASS PERFUME BOTTLE SILVER w GEMS Antique perfume bottle contained in custom sterling silver case, set with gems. Made 1940-50's.<P><P>
Measures a little over 2 1/4 inches to the top of the handle. The silver case alone weighs 15grams. <P><P>
Elongated rectangular bottle with rounded corners, much like the very old French flacons of pre 18th century. Stopper with faceted sections and original long stopper. A whiff of perfume can still be perceived. <P>
The sterling silver case has a little handle that can be bent down to either side in order to remove the bottle. It is engraved on either side with floral and foliate sprigs, highlighted with little cabochon gemstones, that might even be rubies. <P><P>
The silver case is hallmarked WELLS STERLING. The W of the WElls is almost entirely illegible. <P><P>
Both bottle and case are in very good condition. There is a minute chip to the rim of the bottle, shown highly magnified in the 'photos. <P><P>
I was told that these bottles were often given as gifts to bridesmaids.  

ANTIQUE MURANO VENETIAN GLASS PERFUME BOTTLE Antique Murano / Venetian perfume bottle made of extraordinary iridescent glass. Made Venice, Italy late 19th - early 20th century. <P><P>
Measures a little over 2 3/4 inches long, excluding the chain and finger ring. <P><P>
Egg shaped bottle. The colours are exceptional - light blue and silver on black. Whether done with real silver or foil, the effect is stunning - looks like a galaxy of the universe. The neck is joined by a hinge to the cap, all metal is brass with fine repousse patterning. On either side of the neck are loops to hold a beaded chain which connects to a finger ring made of twisted brass. Stopper lacking. No marks. Very good condition.  

DAUM NANCY CAMEO ENAMEL GLASS SILVERGILT PERF Antique lay down cameo enameled glass and gilt sterling silver perfume bottle made by Daum, Nancy, France, late 19th - early 20th century. <P><P>
Measures 6 inches long. <P><P>
Outstanding cameo glass in a number of colours: background ranges from frosted clear, through bright pink and green. The cameo layers are deep red, clear and purple-blue with gold highlights on the foliage near the bottom. Delicate, tiny Hollyhock flowers and foliage in superb detail. Exquisite fine workmanship. <br>
Neck is mounted in silver with French hallmarks for 19th century. Cork stopper. Round lid with exquisite raised Morning Glory flowers and leaves and fitted silver gilt bottom with Iris flower and foliage encircling it. Glass is outstanding in quality as is the silver and engraving. <P><P>
All pieces are hallmarked with the French helmeted head in profile and another (presumably maker's mark) with MON a rounded triangle and E embossed in it. <br>
Bottom of the glass with handwritten DAUM NANCY signature. <P><P>
Glass and silver is all in very good condition with no damage of any sort.  

DAUM CAMEO GLASS SILVER PERFUME BOTTLE Antique lay down cameo enameled glass and sterling silver perfume bottle made by Daum, Nancy, France, late 19th - early 20th century. <P><P>
Measures 6 1/8 inches long. <P><P>
Outstanding cameo glass in a number of colours: background ranges from frosted clear, through bright pink and green. The cameo layers are deep red, clear and

purple-blue. Delicate, tiny flowers and foliage in superb detail. Exquisite fine workmanship. <br>
Neck is mounted in silver with French hallmarks for 19th century. Original glass stopper in good condition. Round lid and fitted silver bottom are both

engraved with tiny flowers and foliage. Glass is outstanding in quality as is the silver and engraving. <P><P>
All pieces are hallmarked with the French helmeted head in profile and another (presumably maker's mark) with MON a rounded triangle and E embossed in it.

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Bottom of the glass with handwritten DAUM NANCY signature. <P><P>
Glass and silver is all in very good condition with no damage of any sort.  

ANTIQUE SIGNED HOFFMAN CZECH PERFUME BOTTLE Antique / vintage signed Hoffman glass perfume bottle. Made in Czechoslovakia, early 20th century. <P><P>
4 1/4 inches high.<P><P>
Orange-pink glass. Shaped as a stepped semi-circle with original metal openwork collar with raised bow in front. The matching stopper is intaglio cut with a wonderful vignette of a nude blowing bubbles for a winged cherub. Marvellous detail. A tiny butterfly behind the seated woman is the Hoffman signature. <P><P>
Very good condition.  

ANTIQUE GREEN GLASS PERFUME BOTTLE ST SILVER Victorian antiqiue green glass perfume bottle in it's original fitted sterling silver case. Made Birmingham, England, 1900 - 1901. <P><P>
Case is 2 3/4 inches high and weighs approx 32grams. <P><P>
Highly ornate repousse silver case with a reserve both front and back for engraving a name (not used). Hinged domed lid with round thumbpiece. Case is also hinged front and back. Inside of case is gilded. There is a loop on the neck for attaching as a pendant / chatelaine. Case has hallmarks on each part, including maker's mark C&N; anchor for Birmingham, lion passant for sterling standard and date letter 'a' for 1900 - 1901. Case is in good condition bar a small ding on the reserve in front. <P><P>
The case contains a beautiful emerald green glass perfume bottle with original stopper. THe bottle is in great shape, minor chips on bottom of stopper.  

ANTIQUE HP PORCELAIN MINIATURE PERFUME BOTTLE Antique handpainted tiny miniature perfume / scent bottle. Porcelain with silver lid. 19th century, Victorian.<P><P>
Measures slightly under an inch in height. <P><P>
ROund porcelain perfume bottle with a continuous scene of a courting couple seated in a forest landscape. Minute details. Enamel highlights. Silver neck and cap. THe cap has a few small dings, shown in the 'photos that do not detract from this little marvel. Otherwise, good condition.  

R LALIQUE GLASS PERFUME BOTTLE GUERLAIN BOUQU Flacon / perfume bottle Bouquet de Faunes, for Guerlain made by Rene Lalique circa 1920 in Paris, France. <P><P>
Measures 4 inches high. <P><P>
Outstanding figural bottle made of frosted glass with a grey patina. Urn shaped with a pedestal foot. Circling the square shoulder is a moulded foliate

border, each corner with a relief modelled faun / mask head. Each head is different - horned mynotaur, plaited maidens. The heads are in clear glass.
Original stopper with 4 pierced circles and raised rope pattern and larger gadrooned borders. <P><P>
Has an original sticker underneath, written in French. Embossed (raised letters) on the front GUERLAIN PARIS and around the bottom of the moulded foliate

base, MADE IN FRANCE. Matching number 310 engraved on both bottle and stopper. <P><P>
Very good condition. No chips/cracks/restoration on bottle. Stopper has two fleabites. <P><P>
This bottle is shown in Marcilhac, page 940, number 1.  

ANTIQUE FRENCH BLUE CUT GLASS PERFUME BOTTLE Antique perfume bottle made of blue glass cut to clear, profusely handpainted with flowers. Believed to be French and dates to 19th century. <P><P>
Measures approx 4 3/4 inches high. Approx 5 1/4 inches in diameter at widest part. <P><P>
OUtstanding perfume bottle. Shape reminiscent of a woman dancing in a wide swirling dress. Bottom is cut in wide, ridged radiating rays. Slopes up to the bottom of the 'skirt', which is shaped in concentric cut swags. Radiating from the neck in triangular, stepped panels, bordered by blue glass. WIthin are a myriad of tiny handpainted flowers - beautifully depicted in very fine detail. Each section and panel is different. Flowers from violets, to morning glory, roses anemones etc. Stopper in corresponding swirling blue cut to clear glass with flowers in triangular panels. <P><P>
Good condition. Some negligible nibbles underneath, mentioned only for the sake of accuracy of description.  

VINTAGE CZECH JEWEL CUT GLASS PERFUME BOTTLE Antique Czech blue jeweled, cut glass perfume bottle. Made in Czechoslovakia, 1920 - 30's. <P><P>
Measures approx 6 1/2 inches high. <P><P>
Rectangular shape with canted corners and deeply indented v-shaped steps.The matching stopper is wonderfully cut in a pattern that begins with an oval in the

center and then concentric swirls that criss-cross one another resulting in a marvellous play of light. The dauber / glass rod at the end of the stopper is

broken, but partly visible - see 'photos. <P><P>
A gilt metal collar of fine lacework with enamelled flowers on the shoulders and a shaped drop of filigree gilt openwork with two square blue glass faux

jewels. <P><P>
Embossed (raised moulded letters) CZECHOSLOVAKIA under the bottle.<P><P>
Good condition. No chips/cracks/damage/restoration. <P><P>  

DECO PERFUME COLOGNE BOTTLE GUILLOCHE ENAMEL Art Deco glass and guilloche enamel jewelled and gilded perfume / cologne bottle. Made in Europe, very likely Austrian Wiener Werkstatte or Paris, France.

Dates to 1920-30's. <P><P>
Measures 5 1/2 inches high. Almost 4 inches in diameter at bottom. <P><P>
Outstanding quality: glass bottle reminiscent of figural stylised woman in a wide skirt. Glass is emerald green cut to yellow. Original full dauber at the

end of the stopper. Stopper with rich gilding and wonderful faux emerald on top. The neck of the bottle has a band of fantastic guilloche enamel in a complex

design in sparkling emerald green, golden orange and gold. Various textured surfaces, parallel lines, squares within squares with irregularly sized borders.

A golden masquerade mask with engraved detail. The ornament is very typical of Vienna's Wiener Werkstatte or the gorgeous French Art Deco ornament. Upper rim

of bottle covered with gilt metal in relief foliate/floral scrolls. <P><P>
The only mark I found is an engraved 13 under the bottle. <P><P>
Very good condition. No chips/cracks/damage.