"Crystal And Gold Salt Or Swoon Bottle With Its Shagreen Case, Circa 1809."
Salt or swoon bottle, in shell-shaped crystal in good general condition, and screw cap in 750°/°° pink and green gold, hallmark of the Rooster (1809-1817), with leafy frieze decoration, and flowers on the top, on a matte guilloché background, inner cap present, in its green shagreen case, traces of use and snap button clasp no longer works, French work from the Empire period around 1810, gross weight of 69.1gr, dimensions indicated those of the bottle, those of the case 9cm by 5.3cm, good condition, patina of time, used condition. (see photos) All various taxes or customs fees for abroad are the responsibility of the buyer. For shipping outside Europe or the rest of the world, please contact us.