DESCRIPTION: An antique English sterling and crystal vanity set composed of three perfume bottles and a jar. The larger perfume bottle features a globular, cut crystal foundation, further decorated with a hinged, repousse lid with scrolled rococo floral motifs. Marked with a tiger head, as well as an "h" and a further illegible mark. The second is a Charles Boyton & Son Ltd, perfume bottle featuring a globular crystal body with etched floral motifs and a sterling, hinged lid. Marked with a CB&S trefoil mark as well as with a lion, tiger head and an "o". The third perfume bottle is a Henry Perkins & Sons bottle with a fluted cut crystal body, beveled stopper, and a sterling lined rim. Marked:"HP&S" along with an "i" and a lion and a tiger head. Lastly, the jar features an oval form, with a beveled crystal body, finished with a sterling, repousse scrolled rococo floral motif lid, centered by an unengaged cartouche. Marked:"TI" along with a lion and tiger head, centered by an "h".
CIRCA: 19th-Early 20th Ct.
ORIGIN: England
DIMENSIONS: (Large Perfume) H:5.5" L: 3 7/8" (Small Perfume) H:3 7.8" L: 2.75" (Fluted Perfume) H:6 3/8" Diameter:2.25" (Jar) H:3.5" L: 2 7/8"
CONDITION: Larger perfume bottle has a chipped stopper and some flea bites. The smaller bottle has minor flea bites as well as a chipped stopper. Henry Perkins & Sons bottle has minor flea bites. The glass jar has some chips along the rim. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.