Perfume Bottle
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Beatrice Fox
(American, 1887 - 1968)
ManufacturerManufactured by
Seaman Schepps
Date1930-1960
Medium14 karat gold set with blue-green fluorite
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 7/8 x 7/8 x 7/8in. (2.2 x 2.2 x 2.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman
Object number1986.214.4.4a,b
DescriptionSmall 14 karat gold refillable perfume bottle with screw cap set with a cabochon-cut blue-green fluorite. The bottle is engraved with the initials "B.F.A."
Collections
Object Note: This piece belongs to a four-piece set of 14 karat gold items that would have been kept in a woman's handbag in the mid-twentieth century and includes a refillable cigarette lighter with lighter manufactured by Zippo, a refillable lipstick case, a refillable perfume bottle and a pocket mirror in case. All four were made by Seaman Schepps of New York and are set with Fluorspar stones. (Blakelock 11/18/2008)
Status
Not on view
