Lalique (France, est. 1888)
Designed by René Jules Lalique (France, 1860–1945)
‘Clairefontaine’ Perfume
crystal, post-1945
4 5/8” high x 3 ¾” wide
Notes: Originally designed in 1931 by René Jules Lalique (France, 1860–1945) and made at Lalique post-1945, the stopper depicts four sprigs of lily of the valley set in a spherical vase. It is thought this pattern was named after an estate at Clairefontaine which René purchased near Paris in 1898.
“The Clairefontaine bottle was not created for any particular perfume, and could be filled with whatever fragrance the customer desired. Its shape resembles that of a vase containing four sprigs of lily of the valley. The reason behind the names of René Lalique’s creations is not always easy to find. We know that in 1898 he bought a property at Clairefontaine, in the Yvelines department close to Paris, in which he installed a workshop. This could be why he chose the name for the Clairefontaine bottle.” (Source: Musée Lalique)
Markings: signed on base, ‘Lalique ® France’
Condition: Vintage, Very Good/Excellent
For Accuracy: a vintage perfume it may show expected light signs of age. The mold is crisp and the crystal clean and clear.
