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Glass vial with stopper enclosed in an enamelled metal cicada

Glass vial with stopper enclosed in an enamelled metal double cage shaped as a cicada with two faceted rhinestones as eyes. Two perfectly symmethrical legs projecti laterallyon. Gilt chain with tiny ring.

Period

1900/1940

Country

France, circa 1900

Material

enamelled silver or metal

Size

3,5 cm

COD.

Bibliogrphy

See: Brine L & Whitaker N. “Scent Bottles through the Age” Self Published. Bath (UK) 1998, pag 50, fig b

Labels

Figural, glass and metal, Late 19th century, Pendant, Vial

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