AN 18K GOLD AND ENAMEL SCENT BOTTLE, SWISS, EARLY 19TH CENTURY, FOR THE OTTOMAN MARKET
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AN 18K GOLD AND ENAMEL SCENT BOTTLE, SWISS, EARLY 19TH CENTURY, FOR THE OTTOMAN MARKET
the Swiss 18CT (750) Gold & Enamel scent bottle flask shaped, both side enameled with lavish sprays of flowers on vibrant green and blue ground, the top mounted with an enameled hinged lid and stopper, sides and lid mounted with an enamelled pendant chain, 16.5 grams in weight,
Length with chain: 18cm
Bottle size: 5 x 2 x 3cm
Condition: Good condition, no damage.
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This scent bottle demonstrates the best of the Geneva enameling techniques of the time, although this piece is unmarked this scent bottle is undoubtedly made by the J.F. Bautte & Moynier company, world renowned jewelers who were best known for their enamel work and amongst his clients included Queen Victoria and the duchess of Clermont-Tonnerre.
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