THE RARE AND EXQUISITE ANTIQUE BOTTLE CIRCA 18TH-19TH CENTURY, FEATURING DEEP RED OVERLAY OVER A RICH EGG-YOLK, BUBBLE INFUSED YELLOW BACKGROUND. THE BOTTLE HAS A FLAT LIP AND AN OVAL FOOT. THE COLOR AND QUALITY ARE POSSIBLY INDICATIVE OF THE IMPERIAL GLASS WORKS, 1700-1850. THE CARVING IS SO DETAILED AND REFINED. IT FEATURES A CAT SEATED ON ROCKS, BUTTERFLIES, VASES WITH PLANTS, A QUAIL CHICK ON THE GROUND AND THE MOTHER QUAIL IN FLIGHT. PROVENANCE: MAJOR FLORIDA COLLECTION.