ANTIQUE 19thC RARE SWISS 18K GOLD & ENAMEL SCENT BOTTLE, BAUTTE & MOYNIER c.1830
19th Century Swiss 18k Gold & Enamel scent bottle, of scalloped shaped form, both side enameled with bright and lavish sprays of flowers on black ground, the top mounted with an enameled hinged lid and sides mounted with a pendant chain. Although this piece is unmarked, this scent bottle is undoubtedly made by the J.F. Bautte & Moynier company.
Reference Number: A4374
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century Swiss 18k (750) Gold & Enamel scent bottle, of scalloped shaped form, both side enameled with bright and lavish sprays of flowers on black ground, the top mounted with an enameled hinged lid and sides mounted with a 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 Excellent Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 6.5cm
Width: 1 x 3cm
Weight: 24.2g