Antique French Blue Opaline Perfume Bottle – Portieux Vallerysthal "Melon" Mold 1000 c 1910

Genuine antique / vintage item, not a modern reproduction.

A striking antique French toilet water / perfume bottle executed in vivid turquoise blue opaline glass. Produced by the renowned Portieux Vallerysthal glassworks circa 1900–1920.

The bottle features a lobed "Melon" body with a short neck and flared rim with the original matching mushroom-style stopper. Partially hand-painted with gold gilt accents in the crevices of the lobes and on the stopper (note: gilding often shows age-appropriate wear). The bottle is created in dense, semi-opaque "gorge de pigeon" blue. Under UV black light torch, the glass exhibits a faint green fluorescence, typical of the period's glass mixtures, hence the confirmation of its age.  

The underside features the distinct pressed mold marks of Portieux Vallerysthal: FRANCE imprinted faintly along the centre, indicating production for the export market (post-1891) and model number 1000.  

Base features a molded zigzag/geometric starburst pattern 

Dimensions:

Height: about 16 cm (6.3 inches) including stopper

Width: about 8 cm (3.15 inches) at widest point

Weight: 306 grams

Condition: Excellent antique condition with no chips or cracks. The glass retains a glossy finish. Gold paint shows expected wear consistent with age.

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