Showing posts with label vine motif. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vine motif. Show all posts

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Viard Powder Jar c1920s - Vines and Leaves


  • Perfume Name: unknown
  • Perfume Company: unknown
  • Creation Date: 1920s
  • Bottle Designer: Julien Viard
  • Bottle Manufacturer: unknown
  • Measurements: It measures approximately 6 ½ inches in diameter and 3 ¼ inches tall.
  • Markings: Etched on the inside of the lid is “J. Viard Made in France.” Molded on the bottom is “J. Viard Made in France.”

Description: Antique powder box is decorated with vines and leaves with delicate scrolling on the lid. The lid is frosted with areas left clear on the veining of the larger leaves.  The base is rounded, quite possibly hand blown into a 4-part mold. There is a horizontal band around the base on which has been molded vertical. Eight clear squares are symmetrically placed around this band. The entire base is frosted except for two small horizontal bands bracketing the embossed band.