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Exceptional Webb cameo art glass perfume /scent bottle with sterling silver cap. Made London, England early 1880's by Thomas Webb & Sons. <br><br>
Monumental 11 inches long. <br>
Flattened elongated oval form. Yellow glass with white overlay carved in magnificent fuchsia pattern with butterflies. Flowers in full bloom and in bud, and beautifully carved foliage. A number of butterflies flutter around the bottle. Round sterling silver cap. Original glass stopper. Gilt silver neck.
The quality of the carving and it's detail is exceptional. The white glass has a buttery feel about it. <br>
Although the name Webb does not appear, the butterflies are their signature mark and there is absolutely no doubt that they produced this bottle. The butterflies were often used in lieu of the company name spelled out. <br>
The silver cap and the gilt silver neck are both hallmarked with lion (sterling standard); leopard (for London), date letter I for 1884-5; Queen's head facing left; and maker's mark, which appears to be FBM (FRM?). <br>
Condition is excellent. No chips/cracks/damage/restorations of any sort.
Previous owner: Acquired from Alan Tillman Antiques, London, England (1977). One of the largest lay down bottles! |
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