Art Nouveau Taxco Sterling Silver Overlay Perfume Bottle Marked JJC brass lion claws They are in good overall

They are in good overall condition

some aging and a bit of light cracking to the deep red lacquer on the bottom and interior

It was handmade by the Maurice A

Found at a fantastic estate sale loaded with mid-century ceramics and other wonderful objects from around the world

Lulaki sees her creature creations (of which there are a wonderful variety

Art Nouveau Taxco Sterling Silver Overlay Perfume Bottle Marked JJC brass lion claws They are in good overallReally a lovely, little bottle, with intricate, art nouveau style sterling overlay, different on both sides (as shown). Handmade in Taxco, Mexico (famed for its silver jewelry production), it would be pretty on the vanity or dresser, but also great for carrying a small dose of a favorite scent while traveling or just running around. While I have found later versions with a very similar design, the JJC mark on the bottom, from what I understand, dates