18 ct Yellow Gold, 0.43ct Garnet, Ruby, Hardstone and Glass Scent Bottle - Antique Circa 1845

This exceptional 18 carat yellow gold antique scent bottle has a has a plain flask shaped form.

This antique opalesque glass scent bottle is fitted with a fine and impressive yellow gold cylindrical collar and domed hinged cover, which opens to reveal the original push fit glass stopper.

The rim of the collar, cover and mounted foot are embellished with impressive leaf designs.

The surface of the cover is ornamented with impressive scrolling leaf decoration on a matte background, incorporating quatrefoil shaped floral motifs comprised of four collet set green-coloured hardstones.

Each quatrefoil shaped design is embellished with a collet set cabochon cut ruby to the centre, totalling 0.08ct.

The domed upper portion of the cover is further ornamented with an impressive scrolling leaf bordered floral design, comprised of five collet set green hardstone petals with an impressive 0.43ct round faceted cut garnet to the centre, collet set in relief.

This antique gold scent bottle with gemstones is an excellent gauge of gold, excellent quality and in excellent condition.

The garnet and rubies display fine colour and brilliance.

There are no hallmarks as to be expected with such a piece; the date can be determined by the composition and decoration.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique item.

Cut Round Faceted

Content 0.43 carat

Cut Round Faceted

Content 0.08 carat

Height 8.3cm/3.27"

Width 4.4cm/1.73"

Depth 2.4cm/0.94"

Diameter of cover 2.4cm/0.94"

104.64 grams