BVLGARI, Serpenti Forever flap cover bag, pink galuchat flap…
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BVLGARI, Serpenti Forever flap cover bag, pink galuchat flap with enamel serpent head closure with malachite eyes, calfskin top handle, removable snake chain shoulder strap, internal slip pocket with hand mirror, stamped 'BVLGARI, Made in Italy', with dust bag, rain jacket, box, height 16.5 cm width 20 cm depth 9 cm

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  • Malachite - Malachite is bright copper-green coloured stone with concentric layers which displays distinct contrasting veinings. It has been valued in the past for making or decorating small precious objects such as clocks, jewellery, dishes and so. In the Orient it was used for snuff bottles and in Russia and was favoured by the Faberge workshop. larger pieces were used for table tops.

    The principal source of supply was Russia but it is to be found in other regions such as Southern Africa, Mexico, Australia and France.

    Malachite glass is a manufactured material that was intended to resemble malachite, but often bears more resemblance to a veined coloured marble due to its lower gloss finish and lack of concentric layers. Malachite glass was manufactured by many glassworks in the 19th century including Loetz in Austria and others in Bohemia and Davidson's Greener's and Sowerby in north eastern England.

    It was particularly used for scent bottles, bowls, and small vases often decorated with nymphs.

    Malachite glass has been manufactured continuously since the late nineteenth century, most is unmarked and it is difficult to distinguish the age or manufacturer of most commercial pieces.

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