French, 19th century. A scarce set of three glass and gilt ormolu cologne bottles, two raised on marble plinth bases, each comprising a round foot and cylindrical body modeled after French gothic architecture similar to that found at Chartres Cathedral and Notre-Dame Cathedral, each with a separable glass bottle with apparently original stopper. Unmarked. Tallest approximate height 12.5", shortest approximate 12".

Smaller bottle on marble stand with stopper broken off in neck of bottle. Chips to corner of base. Larger bottle on marble base with chips to stopper. Flea bites to faceted collars on neck. Third bottle with chips to stopper. Interior fracture in neck likely from contact with stopper, scattered small flea bites. All bottles with interior residue and elongated seed bubbles noted. All ormolu mounts with oxidation and some gilt loss commensurate with age and usage. Condition report statements are provided as a courtesy to interested clients by request - these reports state our professional opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. As such, Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is not responsible for any omissions or errors to these condition reports. It is important to note that the absence of a condition report does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition.
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