Lot Essay
A prototype that was never put into production, this perfume vial is one of two ever produced.
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~A GOLD AND IVORY PERFUME VIAL, BY JEAN SCHLUMBERGER, TIFFANY & CO.
The 18k gold egg-shaped vial decorated with sculpted lozenge-shaped scales, opening to reveal an ivory scent bottle, topped with a gold stopper, circa 1955, 2½ x 1¾ x 1¾ ins., with French exportation mark and maker's mark (indistinct), in a Tiffany & Co. black suede fitted case
Signed Schlumberger for Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co., France, nos. 74 and 57
The 18k gold egg-shaped vial decorated with sculpted lozenge-shaped scales, opening to reveal an ivory scent bottle, topped with a gold stopper, circa 1955, 2½ x 1¾ x 1¾ ins., with French exportation mark and maker's mark (indistinct), in a Tiffany & Co. black suede fitted case
Signed Schlumberger for Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co., France, nos. 74 and 57
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.