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Lot 13

Thomas Webb Cameo Glass Swan Perfume Bottle, Late 19th

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A finely cut blue cameo glass perfume bottle in the elongated form of a swan's head, created late 19th century by Thomas Webb & Sons (England). The design dates to 1884, as indicated by the English registry mark "Rd. 11109" in cameo relief near the sterling cap. Gorham sterling screw cap with "LFW" monogram.

Measures 9" long.

Condition

The sterling cap has minor dents, but the screw mechanism operates smoothly. The cameo glass has retained its rich detail, noting a possible smoothed nick along the edge of the bottom bill near the end.