Antique 19th century French perfume caddy, the box comprising of quality wood veneers, thuya burl and kingwood or rosewood I believe. The lid with brass bound edging and brass inlaid cartouche framed by ebonized wood inlay. Retains a working lock and original key. Opening to reveal a fitted interior housing a pair of elegant Baccarat cylindrical shaped scent bottles with round knob stoppers, hand painted with gold stars and trim. Unsigned but undoubtedly early Baccarat bottles that predate the 1936 acid etched labels. The famed cristallerie used paper labels beginning in 1860 until 1936, which often got lost, worn or washed away. The perfume box is in overall good antique condition with general wear commensurate with age and use, no chips or cracks to the bottles, the interior lining is frayed/worn as shown. Box measures 4 3/8″ x 3″ x 4 tall. Bottles are 3 1/4″ tall x 1 1/2″ diameter. Welcome to the Antique Boutique. Our aim is to provide you with a wide selection of quality antiques and collectibles. We describe everything to the best of our ability and the pictures form part of the description. We try to gather as much information about the item before listing, in an effort to offer you with an accurate and honest description. Large, clear and detailed pictures of the item help in this endeavor. Opinion on the condition of an item can vary, depending on the person viewing it. Wear is to be expected due to age and use. Note that the item in the pictures may be larger or smaller in actuality, the pictures do not represent size. Please check the description for dimensions. The item “Antique French Perfume Caddy, Burl Wood & Brass Inlay Box Baccarat Scent Bottles” is in sale since Thursday, December 31, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Boxes, Jars & Tins”. The seller is “micflsun” and is located in Canutillo, Texas. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Style: French
- Material: Wood
- Country/Region of Origin: France
- Type: Boxes