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Czechoslovakian perfume / scent bottle with intaglio carved figural group. In original fitted
box. Made Bohemia late 19th century. <br>
Measures 5 1/4inches high.<br>
Unusual, flattened and faceted shape of bottle. Good quality, thick, transparent glass. The
faceted stopper is intaglio cut with an 18th century scene of courting lovers, sitting on a
flowered grassy patch and holding hands. The same stopper is shown on page 32 of 'Czechoslovakian
Perfume Bottles and Boudoir Accessories' J Jones-North et al.<br>
The front of the bottle has an original lable in embossed gold with red and green, reading:
O'SHANA Reg CAPE BLOSSOM. <br>
Comes in original immitation tortoiseshell box with delicate gilt clasp. The inside has a silk
lined lid and the fitted bottom is dark blue velvet. <br>
Good condition. |
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