circa 1850s
This excellent antique French scent bottle is finely modeled in the Neo-Renaissance style of the mid 19th century. The body is made of cut glass and mounted with ornate pierced and engraved 18K gold scrolling foliage. The gold top is embossed and chased with elaborate leaf and scroll designs.
Marked with eagle’s head French assay mark for 750 gold standard (18K).
Length is 97 mm (3 3/4 in.)
Width is 40 mm (1 5/8 in.)
