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A French silver-gilt and crystal travel necessary signed Gustave Keller
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A French silver-gilt and crystal travel necessary signed Gustave Keller

Galerie Ouaiss Antiquités

Period 20th century

Medium Crystal, Gilt silver, Leather

Dimension 6 x 42 x 16 cm (2³/₈ x 16¹/₂ x 6¹/₄ inches)

A beautiful rectangular green leather case with a flap lid and a monogrammed ‘MJ’ toiletry set inside, comprising eight cylindrical crystal bottles in three different sizes, decorated with filleted flutes and chased vermeil stoppers with garlands of flowers embellished with ribbons and cross-braided baguettes. The box includes: 4 perfume bottles of different sizes, 2 small jars and 2 large jars. A crack on two of the bottles.
Hight 2 large bottles 17 cm / D 9 cm. Hight 2 small bottles: 15 cm / D 8 cm.
Hight 2 large jars: 11,5 cm / D 10 cm. Hight 2 small jars: 6 cm / D 8 cm.
Master goldsmith Gustave Keller: founded in 1857 he won numerous medals at the Universal Exhibitions in the second half of the 19th century. Initially specialising in the design and manufacture of toiletries, around 1889 the company began to create goldsmith's and silversmith's objects. Numerous personalities from the European courts were commissioned by this renowned company. Today, many of Gustave Keller's works can be found in French collections such as le musée du Petit Palais.
Master goldsmith: Gustave Keller.
Minerve punch.
REF: 4265
PRICE: €9.500

Period: 20th century

Medium: Crystal, Gilt silver, Leather

Dimension: 6 x 42 x 16 cm (2³/₈ x 16¹/₂ x 6¹/₄ inches)

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