M. CHRISTIE QUARTZ & B.C. JADE GEM SCENT BOTTLE

Michael Christie and carving by Susan Allen. 'Frog Kiss' gem carved perfume bottle, with green tourmaline/ chrysophrase dipper/pendant weighting approximately 12.2 total carats, quartz crystal form vessel, weighing approximately 240.0 total carats, featuring internal carved frog imagery; hinged to B.C. jade base wrapped in 14k yellow gold. Marked MXTi 14k to gold band at back right and quartz signed 'Susan Allen'. Accompanied by yellow gold star earrings; not original to the piece.

Approximate dimensions: h. 3", w. 3", d. 1.5"; total weight 180.3 g.

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Condition Report: Gold starts not original to work. Crystal form a little loose to gold band at base. Fleabites to crystal edges only felt with fingernail. Scattered faint surface wear.