ANTIQUE CONTINENTAL 18K YELLOW GOLD REPOUSSE SCENT BOTTLE

ANTIQUE CONTINENTAL 18K YELLOW GOLD REPOUSSE SCENT BOTTLE, flattened round form with fine repousse and chased decoration, one side depicting a romantic scene of a man gifting a maiden flowers with a man, possibly a shepherd, overlooking from the background, the other side with a busy scene of an armored soldier handing a crown to a seated female figure, probably a queen or goddess, base set with a carved stone or glass intaglio wax seal depicting the profile of a man, retains the original stopper on a short chain. Unmarked, tested as 18K gold fineness. Total weight including non-gold components: 34.9 grams. 19th century. 2 1/2" HOA.

Condition

Very good visual condition with some wear, surface scratches, and nicks, having worn spots to raised decoration, some tiny holes notably along side seams that also have repair. Intaglio not professionally graded.