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Fabulous Pair of 19th C. French Palais Royal Scent Bottle in Leather Casket, Circa 1870
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Fabulous Pair of 19th C. French Palais Royal Scent Bottle in Leather Casket, Circa 1870

19th century
Sold 26 April 2026 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Fabulous Pair of 19th C. French Palais Royal Scent Bottle in Leather Casket, Circa 1870” found a buyer.

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Description

This is a superb and complete travelling perfume bottle set. The tooled maroon leather casket opening to reveal a satin and velvet interior and fitted with two Grand tour ormulu glass scent bottles. The domed lid with brass strap-work decorations.

The pair of 19th Century French ormulu mounted clear glass scent bottle are beautiful. Each square shaped glass body with ormulu lattice work collar. The conforming bronze dore hinged lid inset with a tinted print of a Paris monument. Opens to reveal the original clear glass stopper. Smooth pontil base.

Casket Dimensions:

Length:11.5cm / 4.4 inches.

Width: 7.5cm / 2.6 inches.

Height: 11cm / 4.2 inches.

Condition:

Very good condition for its age.

Casket, a little scuffed here and there, commensurate with age and use.

Key is missing.

Good hinge.

Original interior in good condition.

Scent bottles in excellent condition.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £30 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £50.00

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Palais Royal Scent Bottle to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1191864
Dealers Internal Reference
JANV81
Description
This is a superb and complete travelling perfume bottle set.
“
The tooled maroon leather casket opening to reveal a satin and velvet interior and fitted with two Grand tour ormulu glass scent bottles.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

The domed lid with brass strap-work decorations.

fig 1. An open brown leather casket with brass mounts contains two miniature scent bottles with hand-painted enamel lids, resting on a purple velvet lining.
fig 1. Fabulous Pair of 19th C. French Palais Royal Scent Bottle in Leather Casket, Circa 1870

The pair of 19th Century French ormulu mounted clear glass scent bottle are beautiful. Each square shaped glass body with ormulu lattice work collar. The conforming bronze dore hinged lid inset with a tinted print of a Paris monument. Opens to reveal the original clear glass stopper. Smooth pontil base.

fig 2. An open brown leather casket with brass mounts contains two miniature scent bottles with hand-painted enamel lids, resting on a purple velvet lining.
fig 2. Fabulous Pair of 19th C. French Palais Royal Scent Bottle in Leather Casket, Circa 1870

Casket Dimensions:

Length:11.5cm / 4.4 inches.

Width: 7.5cm / 2.6 inches.

Height: 11cm / 4.2 inches.

Condition:

Very good condition for its age.

Casket, a little scuffed here and there, commensurate with age and use.

fig 3. An open brown leather casket with brass mounts contains two miniature scent bottles with hand-painted enamel lids, resting on a purple velvet lining.
fig 3. Fabulous Pair of 19th C. French Palais Royal Scent Bottle in Leather Casket, Circa 1870

Key is missing.

Good hinge.

Original interior in good condition.

Scent bottles in excellent condition.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £30 International Signed For.

fig 4. An open brown leather casket with brass mounts contains two miniature scent bottles with hand-painted enamel lids, resting on a purple velvet lining.
fig 4. Fabulous Pair of 19th C. French Palais Royal Scent Bottle in Leather Casket, Circa 1870

Postage USA (including US import duties): £50.00

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Palais Royal Scent Bottle to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1191864
Dealers Internal Ref
JANV81
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I An open brown leather casket with brass mounts contains two miniature scent bottles with hand-painted enamel lids, resting on a purple velvet lining. SOLD26 APR 26

Fabulous Pair of 19th C. French Palais Royal Scent Bottle in Leather Casket, Circa 1870

Archive II An open brown leather casket with brass mounts contains two miniature scent bottles with hand-painted enamel lids, resting on a purple velvet lining. View II
Archive III An open brown leather casket with brass mounts contains two miniature scent bottles with hand-painted enamel lids, resting on a purple velvet lining. View III
Archive IV An open brown leather casket with brass mounts contains two miniature scent bottles with hand-painted enamel lids, resting on a purple velvet lining. View IV
Archive V An open brown leather casket with brass mounts contains two miniature scent bottles with hand-painted enamel lids, resting on a purple velvet lining. View V
Archive VI An open brown leather casket with brass mounts contains two miniature scent bottles with hand-painted enamel lids, resting on a purple velvet lining. View VI
Archive VII An open brown leather casket with brass mounts contains two miniature scent bottles with hand-painted enamel lids, resting on a purple velvet lining. View VII
Archive VIII An open brown leather casket with brass mounts contains two miniature scent bottles with hand-painted enamel lids, resting on a purple velvet lining. View VIII
Archive IX An open brown leather casket with brass mounts contains two miniature scent bottles with hand-painted enamel lids, resting on a purple velvet lining. View IX
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 142
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An open brown leather casket with brass mounts contains two miniature scent bottles with hand-painted enamel lids, resting on a purple velvet lining.
FABULOUS PAIR OF 19TH C. FRENCH PALAIS ROYAL SCENT BOTTLE IN LEATHER CASKET, CIRCA 1870
Ref: SA1191864
An open brown leather casket with brass mounts contains two miniature scent bottles with hand-painted enamel lids, resting on a purple velvet lining.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Antique
  • MaterialLeather, Brass, Glass, Velvet
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsHand-painted enamel plaques, Brass strapping, Fitted velvet lining, Gilt metal mounts
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 7.5 cm (3 in) x D 11.5 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Palais Royal scent bottles are luxury souvenirs and vanity items sold in the Palais-Royal precinct of Paris during the nineteenth century, often featuring hand-painted enamel plaques and gilt bronze mounts.

These caskets were typically crafted from wooden foundations covered in leather or shagreen, accented with brass hardware, and lined with silk velvet or satin to securely hold delicate glass or crystal flasks.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct construction methods, such as hand-cut brass pins, genuine leather tooling, fine hand-painted miniature details under glass, and characteristic French gilt bronze mounts from the era.

An antique scent casket can be displayed on a dressing table, mantelpiece, or glass-fronted cabinet to add a touch of historical elegance and texture to a curated interior space.

To preserve leather-covered antiques, keep them out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, maintain stable indoor humidity levels, and gently dust the surfaces with a soft, dry cloth without applying modern chemical treatments.
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