Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
It is embellished with raised gadroon edged oval brass engraved decoration to corners, and accented with a large oval central tigers eye agate cabochon stone, also having gadroon edge trim. A very shapely and large brass cartouche surrounds the lock, which also includes the original working key.
The lid raises to reveal the original blue moire silk and velvet lined interior holding six original square cut glass round shouldered scent bottles with facet cut stoppers. There are brass studs around each divided section.
This would have been an essential and expensive travel item for the 19th century traveller.
Size-case, 6.5 inches long by 5 inches wide by 4.75 inches high. Bottles are each 1 5/8 inches square by 3.5 inches high.
Weight-1.6 kilos.
A very unusual and complete scent bottle casket or box in very good condition overall. There is one chip to the base corner of one bottle, and some minor nibbles to some interior stopper bottoms, all hidden from view, mentioned for accuracy.
This rare to find and completely original scent bottle casket would be a great item for the collector of boxes or scent bottles, or a wonderful piece to use and display on table, desk, or dressing table.
Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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19th Century Wonderful Scent or Perfume Bottle Casket with 6 Scent Bottles and Beautiful Case.