Description
This is an exceptional French Lithyalin* glass scent bottle. The canted rectangular body sliced-cut in alternate panels of swirled blue and rich brown tones. The hinged silver top finely engine-turned and embossed with delicate scrolls. Fitted with the original, and rather wonderful, bi-colour stopper.
Lithyalin* is a type of glass developed in Bohemia by Friedrich Egermann (1777-1864). It is opaque and has a marbled surface resembling semiprecious stones.
Dimensions:
Height: 8.5cm / 3.2 inches.
Width: 3.5cm / 1.2 inches.
Depth: 2 cm / 0.6 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Light surface age and use wear; minor dimpling to the lid.
Strong hinge.
Snaps shut nicely.
Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: from £12 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: MARS73
Dimensions
Height = 8.5 cm (4")
Width = 3.5 cm (2")
Depth = 2 cm (1")
RARE SILVER MOUNTED FRENCH LITHYALIN GLASS SCENT BOTTLE, CIRCA 1860
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
MARS73
Description
This is an exceptional French Lithyalin* glass scent bottle. The canted rectangular body sliced-cut in alternate panels of swirled blue and rich brown tones. The hinged silver top finely engine-turned and embossed with delicate scrolls. Fitted with the original, and rather wonderful, bi-colour stopper.
Lithyalin* is a type of glass developed in Bohemia by Friedrich Egermann (1777-1864). It is opaque and has a marbled surface resembling semiprecious stones.
Dimensions:
Height: 8.5cm / 3.2 inches.
Width: 3.5cm / 1.2 inches.
Depth: 2 cm / 0.6 inches.
Condition:
Very good.
Light surface age and use wear; minor dimpling to the lid.
Strong hinge.
Snaps shut nicely.
Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: from £12 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: MARS73
Dimensions
Height = 8.5 cm (4")
Width = 3.5 cm (2")
Depth = 2 cm (1")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.