| Here is a most unusual and very attractive set of four French 950 sterling silver and etched crystal perfume bottles together with a pretty silver-topped powder jar, all designed in the Neo-Classical style and neatly and compactly set into a fitted matching silver base elegantly decorated with floral garlands. The four crystal perfume bottles have gently curved surfaces enhanced on their upper portions by an etched floral swag design and are indented on their backs so that they rest comfortably against the raised circular cage in the center of the base. This acts as a support for the powder jar which is cleverly held securely in place by the backs of the perfume bottles. This ingenious design not only makes for an elegant presentation but also permits the storage of several pieces in a small space. The silver decoration has all been set against a textured background which has been artfully dotted with tiny circular motifs. The upper rim of the base has been topped by a narrow border of stylized floral motifs and the lower rim has been decorated with a row of miniature circles. Its center has been completely encircled by a charming design of delightful flower garlands prettily topped by ribbons. The motif of the floral swags has been repeated on the silver stoppers of the perfume bottles and also on the lift-off lid of the powder jar, the ribbons in these cases attractively replaced by additional flowers. The lower rim of the powder jar has also been encircled with a narrow border of miniature, intricately and meticulously detailed flowers. The interiors of the lid, the four stoppers and the circular base and also the upper rim of the powder jar have all been finished with a light gold wash. Each silver piece has been stamped with the Minerva head and the mark of the maker. Everything is in excellent condition; the silver has the beautiful soft patina associated with high quality French sterling and the crystal is clear, clean and has no chips or other damage. This is a truly beautiful set, uniquely original in its design and beautifully presented. It would make an elegant and gracious addition to any vanity area. The bottles each measure approx. 3 ¾” x approx. 1 ¼” x approx. 5” tall to the top of the stoppers; the powder jar is approx. 2 ½” in diameter at the base x approx. 2” tall and everything fits neatly into the circular base which measures approx. 5” in diameter. Circa 1900 Price: $5,500.00 Stock # BC249 |