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Necklace with Perfume Container - Bulgaria

Posted by Peter Hoesli on February 14, 2015 at 11:14pm

Necklace with Perfume Container - Bulgaria

Comments

Lynn Ardent February 15, 2015 at 1:13am

Beautiful, charming, and warm. Congratulations! Did you photograph this piece, Peter?
Peter Hoesli February 15, 2015 at 4:17am

Dear Lynn; Many thanks for your message. Yes, I photograph all my pieces. I should have a professional photographer and most importantly a special camera to take photos for this purpose. I will arrange this but will need the appropriate time and assistance. I have a lot to be photographed... With kind regards. Peter
Lynn Ardent February 15, 2015 at 4:23am

The reason I asked is that it's a very sympathetic arrangement and consequently a beautiful photograph. :) I think I can tell when it is your photo vs. a dealer's photo. Your love of the pieces comes through.
Betty February 15, 2015 at 8:10pm

I agree: lovely picture of a lovely item!

May I ask about the pendant's measurements, Peter?

Betty
Peter Hoesli February 15, 2015 at 8:54pm

Dear Betty and Lynn; Many thanks for your comments. The pendant measures 5x4.5cm. Please find above a photo of a silver tabaco egg, which I have purchased during my first trip to Indonesia in Sumatra 32 years ago. The similarity of the two items' design is amazing isn't it? With kind regards. Peter
Betty February 15, 2015 at 10:12pm

Thank you, Peter! The Indonesian tobacco egg is lovely. Indonesian silver is quite sth., but rather rarely seen here. Thanks for posting it. Regards, Betty
Frankie Carter February 15, 2015 at 11:11pm

I have a Bulgarian friend here by my side at the moment. She suggests that the container is actually a Bulgarian snuff container. Do you think that`s possible, Peter?

Both items seem to have an affinity with betel and lime containers.
Peter Hoesli February 15, 2015 at 11:16pm

Dear Frankie; Many thanks for your message. This is very much possible. I guess, it is the same anyway but just differently explained. The perfume would have been for others, the snuff container would be for the wearer only... There are two holes at the top. Thank your friend for the input - it is very much appreciated! With kind regards. Peter