frasco de perfume victoriano en vidrio tallado y plata nielada circa 1890 alas desplegadas reproduce un motivo vegetal calado

reproduce un motivo vegetal calado con flor central y hoja estilizada

- Plata sin sello de contraste

also known as casein or French Bakelite

scented boxes were used to hold perfumed vinegars or aromatic salts

con sello visible

frasco de perfume victoriano en vidrio tallado y plata nielada circa 1890 alas desplegadas reproduce un motivo vegetal caladoAntique perfume bottle in cut glass with nielloed silver hinged lid, floral decoration, circa 1890. Quality Victorian piece, refined and collectible. Niello, a highly prized technique since the 19th century, involves inlaying a black alloy into the engravings to highlight the design, providing contrast and depth. These pieces were part of the dressing tables of upper class women, reflecting a taste for decorative objects with a practical function.