Perfume bottle - 14kt gold
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Antique glass perfume bottle from France with 14K gold mounts, dating to about 1800–1850, weighing 89.34 g with a miniature bird inside the lid, and dimensions about 89.51 mm high, 28.51 mm wide and 39.74 cm deep.
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Antique 18th Century Gold-Mounted Glass Perfume Bottle with Bird Motif – 14K Gold – 89.34 g
An exceptional antique perfume bottle dating to the 18th century, crafted from finely formed glass and adorned with elegant 14 karat gold elements. The piece reflects the refined craftsmanship of its period, combining both functionality and decorative artistry.
A particularly charming feature is the delicate miniature bird detail concealed inside the lid, adding a rare and collectible element to the design. Such details were often associated with high-quality, bespoke objects of the era.
Period: 18th century
Materials: Glass with 14K gold mounts
Total weight: 89.34 grams
Gold weight: 13 grams (tested 14K)
Dimensions: approx. 28.69 mm
Decoration: Miniature bird inside the lid
Condition: Good antique condition, with wear consistent with age and use
This piece represents a fine example of early perfume bottle design, highly desirable among collectors of antique vanity objects and vertu. Its combination of glass artistry and gold detailing, along with the unique bird motif, makes it both rare and visually captivating.
The item will be carefully packaged and shipped with full tracking.
This piece has been fully checked by our in house jeweller & gemologist.
Shipped tracked and insured from the Netherlands (within the European Union).You can expect to receive this item in 5 business days or less.
Antique 18th Century Gold-Mounted Glass Perfume Bottle with Bird Motif – 14K Gold – 89.34 g
An exceptional antique perfume bottle dating to the 18th century, crafted from finely formed glass and adorned with elegant 14 karat gold elements. The piece reflects the refined craftsmanship of its period, combining both functionality and decorative artistry.
A particularly charming feature is the delicate miniature bird detail concealed inside the lid, adding a rare and collectible element to the design. Such details were often associated with high-quality, bespoke objects of the era.
Period: 18th century
Materials: Glass with 14K gold mounts
Total weight: 89.34 grams
Gold weight: 13 grams (tested 14K)
Dimensions: approx. 28.69 mm
Decoration: Miniature bird inside the lid
Condition: Good antique condition, with wear consistent with age and use
This piece represents a fine example of early perfume bottle design, highly desirable among collectors of antique vanity objects and vertu. Its combination of glass artistry and gold detailing, along with the unique bird motif, makes it both rare and visually captivating.
The item will be carefully packaged and shipped with full tracking.
This piece has been fully checked by our in house jeweller & gemologist.
Shipped tracked and insured from the Netherlands (within the European Union).You can expect to receive this item in 5 business days or less.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gold type
14kt gold
Country of origin
France
Material
Gold
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
89.51 mm
Width
28.51 mm
Depth
39.74 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
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