Manufactures de Couleuvre - Maurice Berger - Perfume vase - EP Empire - Porcelain
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Incense burner in white porcelain with gilded bees, model EP Empire, by Manufactures de Couleuvre (France, circa 1950s–1960s) designed by Maurice Berger, featuring an openwork brass neck, green base, and perforated lid, height 18 cm and diameter 10 cm, in excellent condition.
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A beautiful incense burner in finely hand-decorated white porcelain with gilded bees (an iconic symbol of the first Napoleonic empire).
Produced by the Manufactures de Couleuvre in France in the 1960's.
Model: EP Empire.
A charming piece with an openwork brass neck, green base, and gilded floral motifs. The perforated lid allows for the diffusion of perfumes or incense. Napoleonic decoration with gilded bees. Napoleon Bonaparte used the bee as a symbol of labor, order, continuity, and imperial power.
Height: 18 cm, diameter: 10 cm
Condition: very good overall condition, no chips, see photo's.
A classic Lampe Berger consists of a liquid reservoir and a special ceramic catalytic burner. The burner is lit first to reach the correct temperature. Then the flame is extinguished, and the catalytic action remains active. The liquid evaporates, and the fragrances are dispersed into the room.
That principle is an important part of the brand's identity: not simply burning perfume, but dispersing perfume via catalysis.
A beautiful incense burner in finely hand-decorated white porcelain with gilded bees (an iconic symbol of the first Napoleonic empire).
Produced by the Manufactures de Couleuvre in France in the 1960's.
Model: EP Empire.
A charming piece with an openwork brass neck, green base, and gilded floral motifs. The perforated lid allows for the diffusion of perfumes or incense. Napoleonic decoration with gilded bees. Napoleon Bonaparte used the bee as a symbol of labor, order, continuity, and imperial power.
Height: 18 cm, diameter: 10 cm
Condition: very good overall condition, no chips, see photo's.
A classic Lampe Berger consists of a liquid reservoir and a special ceramic catalytic burner. The burner is lit first to reach the correct temperature. Then the flame is extinguished, and the catalytic action remains active. The liquid evaporates, and the fragrances are dispersed into the room.
That principle is an important part of the brand's identity: not simply burning perfume, but dispersing perfume via catalysis.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Model
EP Empire
Designer/artist/maker
Maurice Berger
Material
Porcelain
Manufacturer/brand
Manufactures de Couleuvre
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
18 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
10 cm
Diameter
10 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
