Vanity Items

Art Nouveau iridescent glass perfume by historic maker Loetz, ca 1900. Bellied bowl and short neck with flat rim. Silver ball stopper with short clear glass plug. Glass is veined and mottled iridescent blue. Loose floral silver overlay with big blooms and tendrils. Scrolled cartouche engraved with interlaced script monogram. Signed “Loetz” on pontil mark. Overlay marked “Sterling”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/2 x D 3 3/4 in. #BS658

Beautiful gift-quality sterling silver perfume bottle. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1873. Cylindrical with sloping shoulder and tall neck. Threaded and cork-lined cover. At bottom viniagrette with hinged cover and hinged and pierced grill. Engraved stylized foliate ornament and interlaced script monograms. A handy accessory for the aesthetically overwhelmed neuropath. Fully marked including date letter and no. 140. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/4 x D 7/8 in. Weight: 1.5 troy... Click for details

Pair of rare Art Nouveau perfume bottles. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910.

Each: Clear crystal with ovoid body and truncated conical neck terminating in knop. Cut ornament in form of large leafy scrolls and beads. Foot sterling silver with acid-etched scrolls and flowers and mauve enamel beads. Stopper sterling silver with more scrolls and flowers, enamel chevrons, lobed finial, and scalloped rim. Stopper has short glass plug. Beautiful turn-of-the-century design with a touch of... Click for details

Unusual ruby glass double perfume with 18K gold mounts. Made by Samson Mordan in Sheffield in 1869. Ovoid bottle comprising two parts with vertical join. Oval gold neck with hinged and split cover. Two clear glass stoppers with short plugs. On cover is engraved two-letter script monogram. At bottom oval mount with hinged ornamental grill and plain cover. Innovative Victorian design. Fully marked including design number registered in 1868. Maker’s stamp on grill. Excellent condition. ... Click for details

George V crystal powder jar with gilt sterling silver and enamel cover. Made by Adie Brothers in Birmingham in 1930. Bellied with alternating wide and clear facets and stylized floral ornament. Gilt sterling silver shaped cover has gently curved top with yellow guilloche enamel scallop shell on wavy ground. Fully marked. Very good condition with nice patina and strong color.

Dimensions: H 2 5/8 x D 4 1/2 in. #BJ692

Pretty American crystal covered vanity jar with sterling silver and enamel finial, ca 1900. Drum form with flat cover. Cut and acid-etched floral garlands. Sterling silver and pink guilloche enamel finial. Marked “Sterling”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 1/4 x D 2 1/2 in. #BI195 & BI196

Beautiful hand-hammered sterling silver and mixed metal perfume. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1880. Baluster with double-scroll side handles and threaded cover. Vertical stylized vegetation and darting insects (butterflies and dragonflies) applied to honeycomb ground. With chain for hanging on a lady’s chatelaine. A small-scale confluence of Japanese inspiration and Arts & Crafts technique. Hallmark includes pattern and order numbers, director’s letter M (1873-91), and phrase... Click for details

American brilliant-cut glass and 18K gold perfume vial. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1900. Tubular with square grid. Ornament comprises faceted X’s alternating with faceted rondels. Short neck with gold collar and threaded cover with interlaced script monogram. Glass stopper has flat u-form finial and short frosted plug. Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 7 x D 1 1/8 in. #BQ423

Modern Empire vanity set in 800 silver. Made by Mario Buccellati in Milan. This set comprises hand mirror, hairbrush, clothes brush, and jar. Each: Beribboned wreath applied to center with finely engine-turned radiating lines. Wreath interior vacant. Rims have partial gadrooning. Foliate mounts. Mirror and hairbrush have oval frames. Clothes brush is tubular. Jar is round and faceted clear glass. Mirror glass is beveled. Hallmark (1944-68). Very good condition. Bristles clean and stiff.... Click for details

Victorian cameo glass perfume with sterling silver mount. Made by Arthur Wilmore Pennington in Birmingham in 1886. Yellow v-form vial with raised white stem flowers and butterfly. Sterling silver collar and hinged cover. Clear glass stopper. Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 3/4 x W 1 1/2 x D 1 1/8 in. #BN400

Antique Empire-Revival sterling silver table mirror. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Circular looking glass and flat surround acid-etched with laurel wreath between reeded borders. Sides have incised bands. With stained-wood back and hinged support and 2 loose-mounted rings. Hallmark includes pattern no. 17395A (first produced in 1909) and director’s letter m (1907-47). Very good condition.

Overall diameter: 17 1/8 in. Glass diameter: 13 7/8 in. #BQ441

Old fashioned sterling silver trinket box. Bellied with short and inset neck. Cover has central shaped cartouche (vacant) surrounded by chased and repousse flowers and scrolls. Hallmark includes no. 100. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 1/2 x D 4 5/8 in. Weight: 6.6 troy ounces. #BP571