Antique Alvin .999 Fine Silver Overlay Perfume Bottles - Art Nouveau Pair For Sale

Antique Alvin .999 Fine Silver Overlay Perfume Bottles - Art Nouveau Pair, Number Matched Stoppers c. 1900

Item DescriptionItem Overview:Up for sale is a spectacular, investment-grade pair of Antique Art Nouveau Silver Overlay Perfume Bottles, manufactured by the prestigious Alvin Manufacturing Company circa 1895–1905. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a true matching pair complete with their original, period-correct ground-glass stoppers featuring hand-etched workshop numbers.

Design & Craftsmanship:These bottles showcase the absolute peak of the American Art Nouveau movement. Each features an intricate, fluid design of sweeping vines, asymmetric scrollwork, and stylized floral blossoms executed in heavy electro-deposited .999 Fine Silver over hand-blown clear glass. The bottle on the left features an elegant, unpolished silver shield/cartouche featuring an authentic vintage cursive monogram.

Hallmarks & Authenticity:The silver cartouches on the body are clearly and deeply stamped with the early Alvin factory hallmarks:"PATENTED" (Referencing Alvin's 1886 patented silver deposition process)

Design Pattern No. "2" Alvin Maker's Mark (Shield with an 'A' and phrygian cap symbol)Note:

While the purity stamp is partially worn due to age, these early patented Alvin pieces are guaranteed to be .999/1000 Fine Silver.

Condition Report:Excellent antique condition overall with beautiful, authentic age-appropriate patina. The glass remains incredibly clear with no clouding or sickness. The delicate silver overlay is exceptionally well-preserved and sits completely flush against the glass bodies with no lifting or missing segments. Ground glass necks and stopper plugs are smooth with no major chips or hairline cracks. Please review the high-resolution macro photos for close-up details on the hallmarks and etched glass numbers.

Approximate Dimensions:Please insert height and width here (e.g., Approx. 4” Tall x 3" Wide)