Rare Antique Imperial Presentation Perfume Bottle | Carved Amethyst & Silver |

Presenting a museum-quality antique miniature perfume bottle, a remarkable and highly collectible artifact of Imperial court elegance. Standing at a diminutive 35mm, this exquisite chatelaine-style presentation scent flask is masterfully hand-carved from a single piece of natural, deeply saturated amethyst. The lapidary work is exceptional, featuring a multi-faceted geometric cut that maximizes the gemstone’s natural light refraction and rich purple hues.

The bottle is heavily ornamented with intricate solid silver appliques denoting profound historical and royal significance. The obverse features the prominently intertwined, crowned silver monogram of Tsar Nicholas II. The reverse is adorned with the imposing Imperial double-headed eagle coat of arms, a universal symbol of supreme imperial authority. The sides are further embellished with delicately chased silver floral mounts. The flask is finished with a hand-carved, smooth, lighter-toned stone stopper, securely mounted in a threaded silver collar flanked by dual suspension rings for attachment to a chatelaine or silk cord.

Historical Context

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, bespoke vanity items of this caliber were commissioned exclusively for the aristocracy and members of the Imperial court. Items bearing the personal cypher of Tsar Nicholas II and the Imperial double-headed eagle were typically “presentation pieces”—highly prestigious gifts bestowed directly by the monarch or the Imperial Cabinet to favored nobles, visiting dignitaries, or esteemed members of the court. The use of natural, hard-carved precious stones like amethyst required exceptional skill, making such pieces highly prized luxury items. Such miniature scent bottles were designed to hold highly concentrated, bespoke perfumes and were carried close to the body as a marker of immense wealth, refined taste, and direct proximity to the crown.

Item Specifications

Condition Report

This antique artifact is in exceptional, collector-ready condition. The provided high-resolution macro photography serves as definitive visual evidence of the item’s remarkable preservation and lapidary craftsmanship.

• Amethyst Body & Stopper: The hand-carved natural amethyst body is structurally flawless, featuring precise facet junctions with no visible cracks or stress fractures . The smooth, domed stone stopper is similarly pristine (.

• Silver Appliques: The silver Tsar Nicholas II monogram, Imperial crown, and double-headed eagle are firmly secured to the stone body. The silver retains incredibly sharp detailing with a rich, authentic, unpolished patina commensurate with age . The decorative side mounts are fully intact Hardware (Threads): The threaded silver collar and stopper mechanism operate smoothly and close tightly. The internal threading is pristine, clean, and structurally sound 

Shipping & Handling

Given the delicate historical nature and royal provenance of this antiquity, it will be packaged utilizing professional-grade, archival-quality protective materials to ensure absolute security during transit.