Antique perfume bottle, titled “ Mon succès “ by Rocca.
Paris, France, C.1921.
This is a RARE and PRETTY perfume bottle / flacon de parfum, done for Rocca, Paris and titled “ Mon succès “, which means “ my success “.
The lid of the original box, printed from inside C. B. Rocca 30 B Haussmann Paris.
Rocca was founded in 1897 in the heart of Paris, in the best and luxurious shopping street.
Address as shown on the lid : 30 boulevard Haussmann , Paris.
Also the box has a label ( Grand Magasin du louvre Paris / Mom / 59 ( see photos ).
The glass perfume bottle is still sealed ( never been opened or used ).
The parchment paper and the thin silvered cord attached the neck of the bottle to the stopper ( see photos ).
With the original label“ Mon Succès Rocca Paris “ in gold gilding decoration.
In the Art Nouveau taste and period.
The bottle is decorated with blooming flowers, with orange color patina.
The oval stopper with similar flowers decoration.
Please see photos carefully to admire the beauty of the work.
Bottle dimensions :
H : 5 1/2 inches ( 14 cm )
W : 2 inches ( 5 cm ) maximum width
D : 1 1/2 inches ( 4 cm )
Box dimensions :
H : almost 2 inches ( 5 cm )
W : 2 1/2 inches ( 6.5 cm )
Length : 6 1/4 ( 16.5 cm )
Total weight : 9.6 oz ( 272 grams )
Condition report :
Original box, showing wear and tear, consistent with age.
Original box showing discoloration consistent with age.
This add charm to the piece.
Glass bottle with NO chips, cracks or any damage.
Original sealing , never been opened.
Some loss of the patina, consistent with age.
Trace of remaining label underneath the bottle ( don’t know what it should be )( see photo ).
As my understanding, this perfume bottle was not offered for sale since long time ago.
The stopper is stuck, please don’t try to open it, you will damage the seal, cut the cord, and risk to brake the stopper. Anyhow, the perfume is no longer suitable for use.
I don’t know who made the glass bottle ( which glassmaker ), kindly inform me if you know.
MUSEUM quality.
VERY GOOD CONDITION