Antique 19th century French Empire Baccarat and bronze gilded perfume bottle


Large antique French Empire cut crystal and bronze gilded perfume bottle


€ 650

France Empire Napoleon III 1852-1870 

 

A lange and rare Empire cut crystal, certainly Baccarat but unsigned, bronze gilded perfume bottle. 

Classical decoration of winged sphinxes and dancing women with different attributes surrounded by cornucopia and acanthus leaf borders. 

The stopper with the Empirical Eagle and laurel wreath symbolising the Emperor's power and might. 
 

In very good condition overall, normal wear to the ormulu and one or two minuscule flee bites to the cut crystal. 
 

Dim: 16 x 10,5 cm / 791 gr 

 

 

Material:
Cut crystal and bronze ormolu
Origin:
France
Era:
19th century
Condition:
Good

Height:
16 cm
Width:
10,5 cm