Vintage French Allex Art Glass Perfume Bottle With Stopper – Iridescent Amber & Amethyst Swirl Glass, 1980s

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Description

A beautiful vintage French art-glass perfume bottle, signed Allex to the underside and believed to originate from the renowned French … Read more A beautiful vintage French art-glass perfume bottle, signed Allex to the underside and believed to originate from the renowned French glassmaking tradition associated with Verrerie d’Allex.

This striking decorative bottle features a beautifully rounded, almost spherical body with flowing swirls of rich amber, smoky bronze, warm gold and subtle amethyst-purple tones. The glass displays an attractive iridescent quality, catching and reflecting the light to reveal a wonderful depth of colour.

The bottle is complemented by its matching, sculptural glass stopper, featuring a rich amber-brown finish and an elegant pointed, teardrop-shaped silhouette. The stopper sits within a short, flared neck, completing the harmonious proportions of the piece.

Of particular interest is the decorative glasswork, with delicate internal bubbles, swirling colour variations and subtle textural effects that give the bottle its distinctive artistic character.

The underside bears an engraved signature reading Allex, consistent with signed French art-glass perfume bottles associated with Verrerie d’Allex.

Similar signed Allex perfume bottles have been documented from the 1980s, including examples dated 1983 and 1984. This piece is therefore provisionally attributed to the same period, although its exact production date has not been established.

Dimensions

Height: Approximately 14 cm (5.51 inches), including stopper
Width: 10cm (4 inches)

Product Details

Maker: Attributed to Verrerie d’Allex

Signature: Allex, engraved on the underside

Country of Origin: France, attributed

Period: Late 20th century, believed 1980s

Style: French Art Glass, Studio Glass, Vintage Decorative

Material: Decorative art glass

Colours: Amber, bronze, smoky purple, amethyst and gold

Finish: Glossy with iridescent effects

Form: Rounded perfume bottle with matching removable glass stopper

Quantity: One bottle with stopper

Condition

Vintage condition, with visible surface marks and natural variations in the glass. The original photographs show the bottle and its removable stopper.

Please examine all photographs carefully for details of condition, including the base signature. Chips, cracks and stopper fit should be checked before purchase.

Decorative Appeal

A distinctive piece of French decorative glass, combining rich colour, sculptural form and the individual character associated with artistic glassmaking.

Its compact proportions make it particularly suitable for display on a dressing table, vanity, bedroom cabinet or decorative shelf.

An attractive addition to a collection of vintage French glass, studio glass, perfume bottles or unusual decorative objects.

A beautifully expressive piece of vintage art glass, combining elegant proportions with captivating colour and light. See less