Lot # 61 - F.J. Van Kirk Eyeglasses with French Perfume Bottles Collection

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 10-Nov-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 17-Nov-2025 8:00:00 PM
Current bid:

$18.00

Highest bidder:

KatAlcon

Auction has ended

Description :

A sophisticated ensemble blending early 20th-century medical craftsmanship with the allure of French perfumery and mid-century folk design. This mixed lot invites collectors into a world of refined detail, rare provenance, and timeless style.


Antique Eyeglasses & Case

Mark: F. J. Van Kirk, M.D., Oculist and Aurist, Bellingham, Wash.

Material: Gold-tone wire pince-nez frame with spring temples and oval lenses

Period: Circa 1900–1920

Details: Burgundy leatherette case with gilt lettering and plush red velvet interior


Vintage French Perfume Bottles (3 pcs)

1. Caron “Nuit de Noël”

  • Maker: Caron, Paris

  • Design: Iconic black glass with gold Art Deco band and faceted stopper

  • Period: 1920s–1930s

  • Note: Designed by Félicie Wanpouille, this bottle is a hallmark of Parisian luxury and collectible fragrance design.

2. Jean Patou “JOY” Black Bottle

  • Maker: Jean Patou, Paris

  • Design: Ribbed black glass with red dome stopper and gold label

  • Period: Circa 1931

  • Note: “JOY” launched in 1929 as “the costliest perfume in the world”—a symbol of haute couture fragrance.

3. Jean Patou Miniature Extrait de Parfum

  • Design: Clear rectangular glass with frosted square stopper and gold foil label

  • Contents: Partial perfume remaining

  • Period: Mid-20th century

  • Note: A petite, authentic Patou bottle echoing the signature “JOY” design.


Painted Decorative Box

Design: Black-on-beige figural motifs of drummers and dancers, bordered by geometric tribal patterns

Material: Painted composite or papier-mâché

Dimensions: Approx. 8 in L × 3 in H × 2¾ in D

Note: Likely mid-century African-inspired folk art—an eye-catching accent for vintage vanity or apothecary displays.





Auction History

Highest bidder is KatAlcon

Date Bid User
17-Nov-2025 6:42:45 PM $18.00 KatAlcon
17-Nov-2025 6:42:45 PM $17.00 Utsukushii Josei
17-Nov-2025 4:57:11 PM $12.00 KatAlcon
10-Nov-2025 1:40:37 PM $10.00 Utsukushii Josei
10-Nov-2025 9:09:40 AM $5.00 howard26

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