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Collection of French late 19th century perfume and toilet boxes

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Collection of French late 19th century perfume and toilet boxes
French, Late 19th century
Largest (perfume bottle): Height 17cm, diameter 9cm

This exquisite collection features four intricately crafted boxes and bottles, designed for a lady’s dressing table at the turn of the 20th century.
The first piece is a mother-of-pearl mechanised perfume holder, set on a stone base within an ornate ormolu frame. Shaped like an egg, it opens to reveal two suspended perfume vials.

Next is a tall, tiered white opaline glass scent holder, adorned with delicate gilded patterns on both the body and topper. The collection also includes two hinged caskets with ornate ormolu detailing. One, made of pink opaline glass, is egg-shaped and suspended in an ormolu mount decorated with leaves and baubles, crowned with an ivy-leaf finial. The other, crafted from green opaline glass, features gilded patterns and an ormolu rim that extends into a snake-shaped handle.

Finely detailed and beautifully designed, these elegant boxes and bottles bring a touch of refinement to any dressing table arrangement.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Mother-of-Pearl, Opaline Glass, Ormolu (Gilt Bronze), Stone.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	17953
Incollect Reference #:	793469

Dimensions

H.	6.69 in;	Diam.	3.54 in;
H.	17 cm;	Diam.	9 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery, located in London’s exclusive Mayfair district, specializes in exceptional art and antiques from the 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring works by renowned artists and craftsmen. With a focus on quality and historical importance, our diverse collection unites exquisite pieces that exemplify unparalleled artistry. | jamie@mayfairgallery.com | 44.207.491.3435 |