Bowenite Perfume Bottle, Gold And Ruby Setting - Late 19th Century.

Blenite perfume flask, gold and ruby setting - late 19th century

Charming perfume bottle with an elongated ovoid shape, cut from a celadon-green hard stone, probably bowenite, a material prized for its finesse and silky appearance.

The body is adorned with nine rubies set in cabochons in yellow gold lozenges, forming a precious, regular decoration.

The neck is encircled by a gold mount, topped by a hinged stopper also in gold, retaining its original system, with a translucent cut stone button.

This type of flask, both a toiletry object and a piece of jewelry, could be worn as a pendant or kept in a refined kit, testifying to the taste for precious objects at the end of the 19th century.

Late 19th century work, circa 1880.

Yellow gold setting and nine rubies set.

To note: a similar model has been listed and sold on the art market, a comparative photograph will be attached to the advert for information.