Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, Jul 15, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 497
Venetian Aventurine and Millefiori Glass Scent Bottle
Estimate: $100 - $300
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
late 19th century, possibly by Franchini and Sons, of teardrop form, having a blue ground with silver, gold, and copper veining, centered with miniature winged lion holding a bible, gilt metal cap centered with red paste stone, having two loops to neck for chain, 3 in.
Note: Depicted in Scents & Scent Bottles, E. Launert, fig. 104, p. 96
Depicted in Perfume and Scent Bottle Collecting, Jean Sloan
Provenance: Collection of Janice and Joe Boyd
Condition
slight denting to cap, interior dirty, residue/discoloration to neck, anomalies (as made), mild scratching, numbered label to verso
