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ANTIQUE #SA1134204

Mid C19th French Grand Tour Perfume Caddy

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Tinker & Toad

A lovely example of a mid-19th century French Grand Tour perfume caddy.
 
This gold-on-black hand-painted porcelain casket features a domed lid with a central hand-painted portrait of a lady. The lid and sides are adorned with a pretty floral design, and it stands on gilt brass feet.
 
Internally, there is a gilt metal bottle cage holding two colored glass scent bottles, both with their original stoppers intact. The circular lids are hand-painted with Parisian scenes.
 
In good condition for its age, with no losses except for the small clasp at the front.
 
 
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1134204
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 10cm (3.9inches)
Width is 13cm (5.1inches)
Depth is 10cm (3.9inches)
Antique SA1134204 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
19th Century
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