Description
This unusual and exquisite "butterfly wing" silver mounted cut glass scent bottle is dated Birmingham 1924. The screw-top silver lid with a glazed top encasing an iridescent butterfly wing decoration cabochon. Butterfly wing jewellery was popular in the Art Deco period and it involved using real butterfly wings (usually from the South American Morpho butterfly) to create rich blue accents. The square glass body sliced-cut in diamond patterns. The neck with original glass stopper.
Hallmarks:
G.W.A for G W Aldridge
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion passant.
Date letter "z" for 1924.
Condition:
Some damage to the screw-top part lid, creases, signs of possible repair. This is reflected in the price.
Butterfly cabochon in very good condition.
Glass in perfect condition. No chips or cracks.
Dimensions:
Height: 8cm / 3 inches.
Base : 4cm x 4cm / 1.4 inches x 1.4 inches.
Postage:
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.
Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £15 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: JUIN86
Dimensions
Height = 8 cm (3")
Width = 4 cm (2")
Depth = 4 cm (2")
GEORGE V SILVER & "BUTTERFLY WING" GLASS SCENT BOTTLE BY G. W. ALDRIDGE, BIRMINGHAM 1924
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
JUIN86
Description
This unusual and exquisite "butterfly wing" silver mounted cut glass scent bottle is dated Birmingham 1924. The screw-top silver lid with a glazed top encasing an iridescent butterfly wing decoration cabochon. Butterfly wing jewellery was popular in the Art Deco period and it involved using real butterfly wings (usually from the South American Morpho butterfly) to create rich blue accents. The square glass body sliced-cut in diamond patterns. The neck with original glass stopper.
Hallmarks:
G.W.A for G W Aldridge
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion passant.
Date letter "z" for 1924.
Condition:
Some damage to the screw-top part lid, creases, signs of possible repair. This is reflected in the price.
Butterfly cabochon in very good condition.
Glass in perfect condition. No chips or cracks.
Dimensions:
Height: 8cm / 3 inches.
Base : 4cm x 4cm / 1.4 inches x 1.4 inches.
Postage:
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.
Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £15 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: JUIN86
Dimensions
Height = 8 cm (3")
Width = 4 cm (2")
Depth = 4 cm (2")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.