Saint Louis - Perfume flask - sprayer - Crystal - Gold Nelly Empire Model

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Cylindrical spray flask in crystal from Saint Louis, model Nelly Empire doré, origin France, in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear, dating to 1910–1920, height 18.5 cm and diameter 6 cm.

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Cylindrical vaporizer bottle, circa 1890, in Saint Louis crystal, Nelly Empire model, gilded with enameled decor featuring a frieze of palmettes, with gilded borders in burnished gold and amati on the body of the bottle.
Acid-etched to produce a frosted effect of raised leaves; the technique was developed in 1867, and gold leaf gilding with 24-carat gold was introduced in 1890.
Very good condition of the gilding on the body of the bottle, no chips, mechanism with worn gilding and complete antique bulb but detached from it.
Bottle height: 18.5 cm
Ø: 6 cm

Cylindrical vaporizer bottle, circa 1890, in Saint Louis crystal, Nelly Empire model, gilded with enameled decor featuring a frieze of palmettes, with gilded borders in burnished gold and amati on the body of the bottle.
Acid-etched to produce a frosted effect of raised leaves; the technique was developed in 1867, and gold leaf gilding with 24-carat gold was introduced in 1890.
Very good condition of the gilding on the body of the bottle, no chips, mechanism with worn gilding and complete antique bulb but detached from it.
Bottle height: 18.5 cm
Ø: 6 cm

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Gold Nelly Empire Model
Country of Origin
France
Manufacturer/ Brand
Saint Louis
Material
Crystal
Model
sprayer
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
18.5 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
6 cm
Estimated Period
1910-1920
FranceVerified
758
Objects sold
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