16th Jul, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST

Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 2054
 

2054

An Austrian Silver and Enamel-Mounted Rock Crystal Scent-Bottle, Stopper and Stand
Apparently Unmarked, Late 19th Century, With Later French Insect Import Mark

the scent-bottle baluster, each side carved with shells, the silver mounts with varicoloured enamel simulating gems or as foliage scrolls, the stopper formed as a mermaid, the stand circular

the scent-bottle 93mm high, the stand 86mm diameter

Sold for £320
Estimated at £300 - £500


 

The rim of the foot and rim and the stand are each marked with French tax mark. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There are some minor chips and scratches to the enamel. There are some inclusions and chips to the rock crystal on the bottle. There is a small crack to the rock crystal at the very bottom. The stopper was originally connected to the bottle with a chain which is now partly lacking. The quality of the carving on the bottle is not as good as the finish on the stand. The two may be associated.

 


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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 16th Jul, 2022

To include attractive and beautiful pieces of jewellery, with a selection of fine jewels by Boodles, Bulgari, Chopard, Tiffany, Hennell and Cartier, a strong selection of vintage collector’s and luxury modern watches, and fine pieces of period silver.

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Sunday 10 July 11am-4pm, Monday 11 July to Friday 15 July 10am-4pm and morning of sale from 8am. Viewing is open to the public, there is no need to make an appointment.

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