GUERLAIN BACCARAT CRYSTAL "PARFUM DES CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES" IN THE FORM OF A TURTLE

Description

GUERLAIN
A BELLE ÉPOQUE PERIOD BACCARAT CRYSTAL
"PARFUM DES CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES"
FIGURAL PERFUME BOTTLE
SIGNED AND DESIGNED BY Charles MEWES (French 1860-1914)
The clear crystal bottle and stopper in the form of an upright turtle
with a faceted head and shell, frosted and gray patinated glass flippers
and a central gilt embossed paper label
circular acid etch marked base
accompanied by original red box with cream silk lined interior.
Height: 4 1/2" Width: 2 3/4" Depth: 1 1/4"
CIRCA 1914
The crystal flacon and stopper in good condition
(just a little chip at the stopper like you can see on the photo 8)
no cracks or repairs
Bottle's gilt embossed paper label is quite worn
but remains fully intact and adhered to the bottle
The original red box is intact, though is also very worn and fragile.
The cream silk interior has a number of stains
and is fraying significantly in some areas.
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