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Rare Antique Tiffany & Co. New York Carved Rock Crystal Perfume Bottle with 14K Gold & Emerald Cabochon
Rare Antique Tiffany & Co. New York Carved Rock Crystal Perfume Bottle with 14K Gold & Emerald Cabochon
Showroom
3556 Main Street
Suite 2E
Manchester VT 05254
United States
DESCRIPTION
An exquisite and exceptionally rare example of Tiffany & Co. New York craftsmanship, this antique perfume bottle is beautifully fashioned from carved rock crystal, its luminous transparency enhanced by finely executed carving that creates a remarkable interplay of light and texture. The bottle is surmounted by an elegant 14K gold hinged top, richly contrasting with the cool brilliance of the crystal. Crowning the gold mount is a vivid cabochon emerald, adding a jewel-like flash of deep green and transforming this intimate vanity accessory into a true objet de vertu.
Rock crystal has been prized for centuries for its extraordinary clarity and was particularly favored for luxurious personal objects during the late Victorian, Edwardian, and early twentieth-century periods. Unlike manufactured glass, natural rock crystal required considerable skill to carve and polish while preserving the beauty of the material. When paired with precious gold mounts and gemstones, these miniature vessels occupied the intersection of fine jewelry, lapidary art, and functional luxury.
Founded in New York in 1837, Tiffany & Co. became internationally celebrated for elevating even the smallest personal accessories through exceptional materials and meticulous craftsmanship. Antique Tiffany scent and perfume bottles are particularly desirable today, especially examples combining carved hardstone or rock crystal with precious-metal mounts and genuine gemstones.
Rare, elegant, and beautifully proportioned, this Tiffany & Co. carved rock crystal perfume bottle exemplifies the extraordinary attention to detail associated with the house's early luxury objects. Its combination of luminous natural crystal, a finely crafted 14K gold hinged top, and richly colored emerald cabochon makes it a remarkable collector's piece and a sophisticated surviving example of Tiffany's tradition of transforming functional objects into miniature works of art.
Brand/Maker: Tiffany & Co.
Era: 1900s
Material(s): Rock Crystal/14k Gold/Emerald
Markings/Stamps: Tiffany NY
Measurements
- Width: (side to side): 1.25"
- Length: (top to bottom): 2.5"
- Weight: 47.97g
Condition: Very Good
Call Outs: None
Sku: KO24
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DESCRIPTION
An exquisite and exceptionally rare example of Tiffany & Co. New York craftsmanship, this antique perfume bottle is beautifully fashioned from carved rock crystal, its luminous transparency enhanced by finely executed carving that creates a remarkable interplay of light and texture. The bottle is surmounted by an elegant 14K gold hinged top, richly contrasting with the cool brilliance of the crystal. Crowning the gold mount is a vivid cabochon emerald, adding a jewel-like flash of deep green and transforming this intimate vanity accessory into a true objet de vertu.
Rock crystal has been prized for centuries for its extraordinary clarity and was particularly favored for luxurious personal objects during the late Victorian, Edwardian, and early twentieth-century periods. Unlike manufactured glass, natural rock crystal required considerable skill to carve and polish while preserving the beauty of the material. When paired with precious gold mounts and gemstones, these miniature vessels occupied the intersection of fine jewelry, lapidary art, and functional luxury.
Founded in New York in 1837, Tiffany & Co. became internationally celebrated for elevating even the smallest personal accessories through exceptional materials and meticulous craftsmanship. Antique Tiffany scent and perfume bottles are particularly desirable today, especially examples combining carved hardstone or rock crystal with precious-metal mounts and genuine gemstones.
Rare, elegant, and beautifully proportioned, this Tiffany & Co. carved rock crystal perfume bottle exemplifies the extraordinary attention to detail associated with the house's early luxury objects. Its combination of luminous natural crystal, a finely crafted 14K gold hinged top, and richly colored emerald cabochon makes it a remarkable collector's piece and a sophisticated surviving example of Tiffany's tradition of transforming functional objects into miniature works of art.
Brand/Maker: Tiffany & Co.
Era: 1900s
Material(s): Rock Crystal/14k Gold/Emerald
Markings/Stamps: Tiffany NY
Measurements
- Width: (side to side): 1.25"
- Length: (top to bottom): 2.5"
- Weight: 47.97g
Condition: Very Good
Call Outs: None
Sku: KO24
DESCRIPTION
An exquisite and exceptionally rare example of Tiffany & Co. New York craftsmanship, this antique perfume bottle is beautifully fashioned from carved rock crystal, its luminous transparency enhanced by finely executed carving that creates a remarkable interplay of light and texture. The bottle is surmounted by an elegant 14K gold hinged top, richly contrasting with the cool brilliance of the crystal. Crowning the gold mount is a vivid cabochon emerald, adding a jewel-like flash of deep green and transforming this intimate vanity accessory into a true objet de vertu.
Rock crystal has been prized for centuries for its extraordinary clarity and was particularly favored for luxurious personal objects during the late Victorian, Edwardian, and early twentieth-century periods. Unlike manufactured glass, natural rock crystal required considerable skill to carve and polish while preserving the beauty of the material. When paired with precious gold mounts and gemstones, these miniature vessels occupied the intersection of fine jewelry, lapidary art, and functional luxury.
Founded in New York in 1837, Tiffany & Co. became internationally celebrated for elevating even the smallest personal accessories through exceptional materials and meticulous craftsmanship. Antique Tiffany scent and perfume bottles are particularly desirable today, especially examples combining carved hardstone or rock crystal with precious-metal mounts and genuine gemstones.
Rare, elegant, and beautifully proportioned, this Tiffany & Co. carved rock crystal perfume bottle exemplifies the extraordinary attention to detail associated with the house's early luxury objects. Its combination of luminous natural crystal, a finely crafted 14K gold hinged top, and richly colored emerald cabochon makes it a remarkable collector's piece and a sophisticated surviving example of Tiffany's tradition of transforming functional objects into miniature works of art.
Brand/Maker: Tiffany & Co.
Era: 1900s
Material(s): Rock Crystal/14k Gold/Emerald
Markings/Stamps: Tiffany NY
Measurements
- Width: (side to side): 1.25"
- Length: (top to bottom): 2.5"
- Weight: 47.97g
Condition: Very Good
Call Outs: None
Sku: KO24