Rare Obelisk Egyptian Revival Perfume Bottle
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Extraordinary 1934 Parfums de Burmann Pleine Lune sur le Nil (Full Moon on the Nile) black crystal Egyptian Revival perfume bottle and faceted stopper, obelisk shape with gilded brass base and cap, gilded and enameled hieroglyphics and decorative motifs on front, two gold foil labels on the reverse. *This bottle was purchased from the descendants of Andre Baumann, one of the two founders of Parfums de Burmann the other founder being Stephane Burdin, who provided this information: This presentation was intended to be introduced in the USA for Christmas 1934, in conjunction with the launching of the newly established Burmann perfume company and shop on the Champs Elysees. However, both the perfume and the bottle proved to be too expensive to produce, and this ambitious project was not pursued. 8 in.
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Rare Obelisk Egyptian Revival Perfume Bottle
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