ANTIQUE 19thC SWISS 18K GOLD & ENAMEL SCENT BOTTLE, BAUTTE & MOYNIER c.1830
19th Century Swiss 18k (750) Gold & Enamel scent bottle, made for the Ottoman market, flask shaped, both side enameled with lavish sprays of flowers on vibrant green and blue ground, the top mounted with an enameled hinged lid and stopper, sides and lid mounted with an enamelled pendant chain. This scent bottle demonstrates the best of the Geneva enameling techniques of the time, although this piece is unmarked this scent bottle is undoubtedly made by the J.F. Bautte & Moynier.
Reference Number: C6785
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century Swiss 18k (750) Gold & Enamel scent bottle, made for the Ottoman market, flask shaped, both side enameled with lavish sprays of flowers on vibrant green and blue ground, the top mounted with an enameled hinged lid and stopper, sides and lid mounted with an enamelled pendant chain. This scent bottle demonstrates the best of the Geneva enameling techniques of the time, although this piece is unmarked this scent bottle is undoubtedly made by the J.F. Bautte & Moynier company, world renowned jewelers who were best known for their enamel work and amongst his clients included Queen Victoria and the duchess of Clermont-Tonnerre.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Length with chain: 18cm
Bottle size: 5 x 2 x 3cm
Weight: 16.5g