Lot 505 , A 19th century French? white metal and lapis lazuli mounted rock crystal? scent bottle and glass stopper, gross weight 58.8 grams.

A 19th century French? white metal and lapis lazuli mounted rock crystal? scent bottle and glass stopper, of tapering form, 9cm, indistinct mark to the collar, gross weight 58.8 grams.
Estimate £200-300

Possibly gilded in places, but now worn. Stone on hinged lid cracked. Two of the navette shaped stones are cracked and all stones exhibit wear to their surfaces, including minor nicks and scratches. Stopper is chipped. Possibly stones missing?? from above each navette shaped stone (two gaps).


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Sold for £360