27th May, 2020 10:30 GMT/BST

Fans and Fancies - Online Only

 
  Lot 4170
 

4170

Unused Commercial Perfume Bottle Labels, 1890-1900, for the company Victor Vaissier, Paris....

Unused Commercial Perfume Bottle Labels, 1890-1900, for the company Victor Vaissier, Paris. "Essence Rhodésia", "Violettes Vivantes", "Essence Princess Olga", and "Essence Choisie", shaped printed labels with stylised flowers typical of the period, three produced slightly in relief with touches of gold. Together with three circular printed labels for individual soaps, for "Savon à La Rose", "Savon Trèfle Ecarlate" (this one giving an address of 34 rue Drouot, very central Paris), and "Savon L'Oeillet""; three larger labels for soap box lids, for "Savon au Trèfle", "Savon à La Rose" and finally "Oeillet". Of a different form, but again for soap, "Savon Aimées", "Savon Violettes du Congo" and "Savon fin Le langage Des Fleurs". These three labels also refer to participation in the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle (13)

Sold for £90
Estimated at £30 - £50


 

. unused, mainly clean and uncrumpled, the final three very slightly yellowed on the outer edges.

 


We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated.

Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.

We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.

Auction: Fans and Fancies - Online Only, 27th May, 2020

Fans and Fancies - Online Only

View all lots in this sale

Sell one like this

If you've got a similar item to sell, complete the valuation form below and one of our experts will get in touch. 

YOUR DETAILS

ITEM DETAILS

Upload images

Drag and drop .jpg images here to upload, or click here to select images.


CONFIRM & SUBMIT