Edwardian Cut Crystal and Silver Scent Bottle
A large Edwardian cut crystal and silver scent bottle, the hobnail cut spherical body mounted with a domed hinged cover, embossed with foliate scrolls, opening to reveal a small stopper. Sheffield 1902 by Lee & Wigfull. Height 5.51 in.
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- Edwardian - The Edwardian period of English furniture and decorative arts design is named for Edward VII (1841 – 1910) who was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India for the brief period from 1901 until his death in 1910. It follows the Victorian period, in turn was followed by the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. In Australia, designs of this period are also known as being in the Federation style.
- Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.
- Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
This item has been included into following indexes:
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perfume / scent bottles, material
- crystal 339
- hobnail glass 35
- perfume / scent bottles, period - Edwardian 120
