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Albatross Cameo Glass Perfume by Thomas Webb & Sons
- This exceptionally rare cameo glass perfume bottle takes the form of an albatross
- The intricately detailed design was crafted by the famed Thomas Webb & Sons
- It features a silver lid and the original retail case of Gustave Keller
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$18,850
Item No.
31-1575
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Description
This exceptionally rare cameo glass perfume bottle by Thomas Webb & Sons takes the form of an albatross. The upper layer of opal glass is expertly carved to reveal the brilliant yellow glass beneath, lending the bottle an impressive amount of depth and detail. Each feather is intricately rendered, bringing life to the avian masterpiece.
A silver gilt cap by the Parisian silversmith Gustave Keller seals the bottle; it is cleverly decorated with a. . .
A silver gilt cap by the Parisian silversmith Gustave Keller seals the bottle; it is cleverly decorated with a. . .
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This exceptionally rare cameo glass perfume bottle by Thomas Webb & Sons takes the form of an albatross. The upper layer of opal glass is expertly carved to reveal the brilliant yellow glass beneath, lending the bottle an impressive amount of depth and detail. Each feather is intricately rendered, bringing life to the avian masterpiece.
A silver gilt cap by the Parisian silversmith Gustave Keller seals the bottle; it is cleverly decorated with a band of birds, while a locking hinge mechanism keeps the contents secure. The perfume bottle comes complete with its original Keller retail case.
Late 19th century
Bottle: 7" length x 1 5/8" deep x 1 1/2" high
Case: 8 1/8" length x 2 5/8" deep x 2" high
A silver gilt cap by the Parisian silversmith Gustave Keller seals the bottle; it is cleverly decorated with a band of birds, while a locking hinge mechanism keeps the contents secure. The perfume bottle comes complete with its original Keller retail case.
Late 19th century
Bottle: 7" length x 1 5/8" deep x 1 1/2" high
Case: 8 1/8" length x 2 5/8" deep x 2" high
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Specifications
| Maker: | Thomas Webb |
| Period: | 19th Century |
| Origin: | England |
| Type: | Perfumes |
| Style: | Cameo |
| Depth: | 7.0 in. (17.78 cm) |
| Width: | 1.63 in. (4.13 cm) |
| Height: | 1.5 in. (3.81 cm) |
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