Magnificent, Majestic.

We have a special fondness for functional jewels, especially receptacles for the personal and sentimental. What can be more intimate than a favorite perfume?

We were in Paris hunting for treasure when we spied this statement-sized scent bottle nestled among other beauties — a standout. Once we held this in our hands, we were smitten.

We adore every aspect of this Art Nouveau jewel — the scale, the urn shape, the rich yellow gold, and the profusion of irises — symbolic of faith, hope, wisdom in the language of flowers.

The design is completely in the round, with the back as beautiful as the front.

Likely once part of a grand chatelaine, this bottle pendant would be spectacular now suspended on an elegant French sautoir.

This jewel retains its tiny stopper, under the hinged lid. The top loop is a spring ring.

18k gold.

Marked with French eagle’s head at top loop, French owl mark at body, maker’s mark at loop (appears to be “AL”).

Long chain shown not included.

18k gold.

Dimensions and weight:

● 11.8 cm long

● 40 mm wide

● 13 mm deep

● 30.6 grams

Period: Art Nouveau

*Please note that all dimensions and weights are approximate. Age-commensurate wear may be present. Under closest examination, under certain lighting angles, we observe a shallow indentation at 2 o’clock (on the front) and at 10 o’clock (on the reverse). In our opinion, this is normal age-related wear, not readily discernible, and not detracting from the beauty of this rare piece.

*For deliveries outside of the continental U.S., please contact us for shipping information.