Description
This is a beautiful and rare 19th-century hand-painted octagonal porcelain perfume or scent bottle, complete with its original stopper. The finely detailed sepia-tone rural landscapes on each panel are framed by delicate vine and floral borders, reflecting the refined craftsmanship of the period. The octagonal form and miniature size made it a prized accessory on a lady’s vanity, while its artistic decoration ensured it was equally at home as a display piece.
The underside bears the hand-painted number “2 896,” likely a decorator’s or pattern reference, suggesting small-batch or custom production in a European workshop-possibly English or Continental-during the Victorian era.
Condition: Displays age-appropriate wear, including overall crazing, light discoloration, and an old repair or crack near the neck and stopper. There is also a fine vertical crack visible in the body. The stopper fits securely but shows age-related wear. Please examine all photos closely for the best assessment of condition.
An appealing and collectible example of antique porcelain vanity ware, ideal for collectors of 19th-century porcelain, perfume bottles, or distinctive decorative antiques.
