FORTNIGHTLY HOUSE CLEARANCE AUCTION

FORTNIGHTLY HOUSE CLEARANCE AUCTION

Catalogue

Lot 331: A Collection of Vintage Perfume Bottles, Atomisers, and Dressing Table Accessories

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Start price: £3

Estimated price: £3 - £8

Buyer's Premium:

An assortment of vintage-style vanity items and fragrance vessels. The group features a matte black glass atomiser bottle with a concentric fanned design and silver-tone hardware, fitted with a black braided cord and tassel. Included is a bulbous pink ribbed glass mister with a brass-tone pump and angled spout, characteristic of a floral water or cologne dispenser, containing a clear liquid residue. A clear cut glass vanity jar with a starburst and geometric pattern and matching faceted stopper is present alongside a deep cobalt blue ovoid bottle with a natural cork stopper. The collection includes a handheld vanity mirror featuring an ornate cast metal frame with foliate and scroll motifs in relief. Additional items consist of a small amber apothecary bottle with a square-head ground glass stopper, a tall square-bodied clear decanter, and a small clear pressed glass atomiser with floral decoration, missing its bulb and cord. Several miniature vials and faceted glass bottles with varied wooden and metal stoppers complete the group.


Condition report:

The collection is in mixed vintage condition. Significant oxidation and patina are visible on the metal components, particularly the pump mechanisms and the screw cap on the small faceted bottle. The clear pressed glass atomiser is missing its bulb and cord assembly. Interior residue and light surface grime are present in several glass vessels. The mirror surface appears clear, while the ornate metal frame shows aged patina consistent with period use.