This is a very pretty gilt and enamelled glass attar perfume bottle. These type of scent bottles are also known as an Oxford Lavender or Throwaway , as they were sold containing a sample of perfume and were intended to be thrown away after use. This particular one is a more unusual enamelled example. The four faceted sides with moulded patterns and heightened with naive enamel and gilt scroll decorations. The everted neck fitted with a gilt glass "Penny drop" stopper. Dimensions: Length: 19cm / 7.3 inches Width: 2cm x 1.5cm / 0.6 inches x 0.5 inches. Condition: Very good. No damage to glass. Gilt and enamel decorations rubbed at places, commensurate with age and use. Postage: PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT. Postage UK: £8.00 Royal Mail Special delivery Postage overseas: £17 International signed for. You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card. To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below. To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585. Internal Ref: JANV99
Dimensions
Height = 19 cm (8")
Width = 2 cm (1")
Depth = 1.5 cm (1")
UNUSUAL LARGE OXFORD LAVENDER GILT & ENAMELLED SCENT BOTTLE, CIRCA 1860
Price
£165
| $202 USD | €196 EUR
Item Ref
JANV99
Description
This is a very pretty gilt and enamelled glass attar perfume bottle. These type of scent bottles are also known as an Oxford Lavender or Throwaway , as they were sold containing a sample of perfume and were intended to be thrown away after use. This particular one is a more unusual enamelled example. The four faceted sides with moulded patterns and heightened with naive enamel and gilt scroll decorations. The everted neck fitted with a gilt glass "Penny drop" stopper. Dimensions: Length: 19cm / 7.3 inches Width: 2cm x 1.5cm / 0.6 inches x 0.5 inches. Condition: Very good. No damage to glass. Gilt and enamel decorations rubbed at places, commensurate with age and use. Postage: PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT. Postage UK: £8.00 Royal Mail Special delivery Postage overseas: £17 International signed for. You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card. To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below. To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585. Internal Ref: JANV99
Dimensions
Height = 19 cm (8")
Width = 2 cm (1")
Depth = 1.5 cm (1")