Blue Opaline Perfume Bottle with Gold Caging and Red Jewel Antique

Blue Opaline Perfume Bottle with Gold Caging and Red Jewel Antique19th C French opaline glass perfume bottle (flacon a parfum) mounted in gilt bronze (ormolu) Likely Napoleon III Second Empire Period (circa 1855 1870) Sky blue (bleu turquoise) opaline glass shade highly favored in mid 19th century France Features pierced foliate scrollwork in the Rococo revival taste Base has acanthus leaf feet and beaded borders, finely chased and tooled, suggesting a Parisian bronze maker's hand Hinged ormolu cap is set with a

and careful attention to expression

Additional Description: An elegant and highly decorative French ormolu (gilt bronze) mount

framed by ornamental borders and medallion portraits

Two square cut-glass bottles with gilt decoration on the lids - hand gilded floral motifs

and other tableware

1819 / London

and British royal history led artists and collectors to revisit iconic historical figures such as Mary Queen of Scots

Gilt finish

Frame with minor losses and wear

Smaller Wine Bottle Opener French Key (with Black)

Circular/oval frame with laurel leaf wreath motif - neoclassical emblem symbolizing victory and honor

An elegant and highly decorative silverplated centerpiece bowl or handled serving compote by the historic American maker Crown Silver Co