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A Crystal Glass Scent Bottle with a Very Good Sulphide Portrait of Napoleon, France C.1830
For sale by Mark J West
for sale €497     $540
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A Crystal Glass Scent Bottle with a Very Good Sulphide Portrait of Napoleon, France C.1830

19th century
For Sale by Mark J West
Description

A crystal glass scent bottle with a very good sulphide portrait of Napoleon, France c.1830

Portrait made by Boudon de Saint-Amands, probably made at the Royal Glassworks of Mont-Cenis

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Mark J West has dated this French Sulphide Scent Bottle to the 1800s.

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SA1224599
Dealers Internal Reference
0826
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Description
A crystal glass scent bottle with a very good sulphide portrait of Napoleon, France c.1830

Portrait made by Boudon de Saint-Amands, probably made at the Royal Glassworks of Mont-Cenis

Height
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Mark J West has dated this French Sulphide Scent Bottle to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224599
Dealers Internal Ref
0826
Mark J West
Mark J West
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2016

Mark west is a specialist dealer in antique glass.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Mark J West Profile Page

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Mark J West is a registered member of BADA 

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A cut clear lead crystal scent bottle featuring an embedded white ceramic sulphide profile portrait of Napoleon within a smooth oval panel, fitted with a diamond-faceted glass stopper.
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Archive I A cut clear lead crystal scent bottle featuring an embedded white ceramic sulphide profile portrait of Napoleon within a smooth oval panel, fitted with a diamond-faceted glass stopper.

A Crystal Glass Scent Bottle with a Very Good Sulphide Portrait of Napoleon, France C.1830

Archive II A cut clear lead crystal scent bottle featuring an embedded white ceramic sulphide profile portrait of Napoleon within a smooth oval panel, fitted with a diamond-faceted glass stopper. View II
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Mark J West

Mark J West
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A cut clear lead crystal scent bottle featuring an embedded white ceramic sulphide profile portrait of Napoleon within a smooth oval panel, fitted with a diamond-faceted glass stopper.
A crystal glass scent bottle with a very good sulphide portrait of Napoleon, France c.1830
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A cut clear lead crystal scent bottle featuring an embedded white ceramic sulphide profile portrait of Napoleon within a smooth oval panel, fitted with a diamond-faceted glass stopper.
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  • ObjectScent Bottles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Restoration
  • MaterialLead Crystal, Ceramic
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsSulphide cameo portrait, Diamond cut crystal, Faceted stopper, Oval window panel
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in)

This French scent bottle originates from the 1800 period, styled in the French Restoration manner. The piece is made from clear lead crystal and ceramic, displaying a clear and white palette. The body of the bottle features an embedded white ceramic sulphide profile portrait of Napoleon, set within a smooth oval panel and surrounded by intricate diamond cut crystal detailing. A faceted glass stopper crowns the neck, shaped with a pointed finial at the top. Measuring 14 cm high, the bottle has a compact profile suited for display. Placed on a bedside table in a home today, this decorative accessory serves as a functional container for fragrance or as a cabinet display piece. The crystal body catches light through its multifaceted surface, while the white sulphide cameo creates a distinct contrast against the transparent glass. The vessel relies on traditional glass-cutting techniques and ceramic inlay methods typical of French chateau interiors, combining glassware production with portraiture without modern additions.

FAQs

A sulphide, or cameo incrustation, is a ceramic cameo or medallion embedded within a glass object, a technique developed in early 19th-century France and Britain.

Glassmakers crafted these items from heavy lead crystal, hand-cutting diamond or slice facets and carefully enclosing a heat-resistant ceramic cameo within the molten glass structure.

Authentic pieces feature high-density lead crystal with sharp hand-cut diamond patterns, precise internal encapsulation without major air pocketing around the ceramic cameo, and appropriate age wear to the base.

Place the bottle on a dressing table tray, a bathroom counter, or a styled bookshelf where natural light can illuminate the internal cameo portrait and cut facets.

Clean the exterior gently using lukewarm water and mild detergent with a soft microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemicals or submerging stopper joints that could trap moisture inside.
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