Kjellander Glass Perfume Bottle with Engraved Lady in Ballgown with Stopper

This beautiful perfume bottle, or flacon, is another example of masterfully engraved crystal from the Kjellander family of Sweden. The lady who is depicted in the engraving is wearing a "ball" gown and long gloves, holding a fan, and giving someone the side eye! Her hair falls across her face as she turns, so only one of her eyes is shown. The bottle is about 5 inches tall, and it weighs nearly a pound. Though it shows very well when backlit, this bottle is not perfectly clear; the inside has some slight water damage that you can see in some of the photos. Nonetheless, it is a stunning piece, and it will add sparkle to a special spot in your home.

Four generations of master glass carvers trained and worked at Kosta, from 1825 to 1924: Lars 1799, Erik 1830-1916, Lars Johan, 1868-1931, and his two sons, Åke, 1903-1989, and Nils, 1907-1991. In 1924, Lars Johan and his sons opened their own workshop in Vetlanda, called Kjellandrarnas Verkstad. The brothers, Åke and Nils, continued their work there until 1983.