{"product_id":"antique-french-blue-opaline-perfume-bottle-portieux-vallerysthal-melon-mold-1000-c-1910","title":"Antique French Blue Opaline Perfume Bottle – Portieux Vallerysthal \"Melon\" Mold 1000 c 1910","description":"\u003cp\u003eGenuine antique \/ vintage item, not a modern reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking antique French toilet water \/ perfume bottle executed in vivid turquoise blue opaline glass. Produced by the renowned Portieux Vallerysthal glassworks circa 1900–1920.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase features a molded zigzag\/geometric starburst pattern \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: about 16 cm (6.3 inches) including stopper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: about 8 cm (3.15 inches) at widest point\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 306 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Excellent antique condition with no chips or cracks. The glass retains a glossy finish. Gold paint shows expected wear consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny other objects in the photos are for illustration only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuyers are responsible for any customs fees, import duties, or taxes charged by their country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUS orders: These will temporarily be shipped via Royal Mail with customs fees paid by me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    Will be sent by the Royal Mail Registered Delivery All orders are shipped with packaging and items documented for Royal Mail insurance; in the event of transit damage, please provide photos of the outer and inner packaging along with the damaged item within 48 hours of receipt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage or antique - their condition varies but is never new! All sold as found - with no cleaning, repairing or any other additional intervention from me. All items are dispatched recorded: including their detailed condition and the packaging - this is done for transparency, and also as proof if any breakages happen in transportation despite the very careful wrapping\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Under the Oak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57098940121414,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/1628\/9606\/files\/IMG-20260809_123629643_3.jpg?v=1786298115","url":"https:\/\/undertheoakvintage.com\/products\/antique-french-blue-opaline-perfume-bottle-portieux-vallerysthal-melon-mold-1000-c-1910","provider":"Under the Oak","version":"1.0","type":"link"}