Lot 265
  • 265

A French 18 Karat gold, enamel and gem-set crystal perfume flask

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Perfume Flask and Stand
  • neck stamped with maker's mark and French 18 Karat gold standard, with gilt-metal stand
  • crystal, gold enamel, diamonds, topaz??, gilt-metal

  • height 3 1/4 in.
  • 8.2cm
the crystal flask of fluted teardrop form, the neck and cover with octagonal red enamel and gold mounts, each side inlaid with gold foliate scrolls centered by a diamond, the top set topaz surrounded by small diamonds, the gilt-metal stand with four scroll supports

Condition

good condition
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