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Victorian Travelling Set of Perfume Bottles in Original Box
The Old Cinema
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Victorian Travelling Set of Perfume Bottles in Original Box

19th century
For Sale by The Old Cinema
Description

A mid-Victorian travelling set of three perfume bottles, housed in its original leather-clad case with brass mounts and carry handle. The fitted interior is lined in deep pink velvet, shaped to hold the square glass bottles securely. Each bottle retains its faceted stopper and applied label, including examples such as ‘Ess. Bouq’, ‘Moss Rose’, and ‘Henna’.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Victorian Travelling Perfume Set to the Victorian era.

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SA1207172
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48958
Description
A mid-Victorian travelling set of three perfume bottles, housed in its original leather-clad case with brass mounts and carry handle. The fitted interior is lined in deep pink velvet, shaped to hold the square glass bottles securely. Each bottle retains its faceted stopper and applied label, including examples such as ‘Ess. Bouq’, ‘Moss Rose’, and ‘Henna’.
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Victorian Travelling Perfume Set to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1207172
Dealers Internal Ref
48958
The Old Cinema
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An open black leather box lined with purple velvet containing three clear glass perfume bottles with octagonal faceted stoppers.
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Archive I An open black leather box lined with purple velvet containing three clear glass perfume bottles with octagonal faceted stoppers.

Victorian Travelling Set of Perfume Bottles in Original Box

Archive II An open black leather box lined with purple velvet containing three clear glass perfume bottles with octagonal faceted stoppers. View II
Archive III An open black leather box lined with purple velvet containing three clear glass perfume bottles with octagonal faceted stoppers. View III
Archive IV An open black leather box lined with purple velvet containing three clear glass perfume bottles with octagonal faceted stoppers. View IV
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The Old Cinema
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The Old Cinema
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Location: 160 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 1PR, United Kingdom
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An open black leather box lined with purple velvet containing three clear glass perfume bottles with octagonal faceted stoppers.
Victorian Travelling Set of Perfume Bottles in Original Box
Ref: SA1207172
An open black leather box lined with purple velvet containing three clear glass perfume bottles with octagonal faceted stoppers.
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A Victorian travelling perfume set is a compact, fitted box or casket created during the 19th century to safely carry perfume bottles while travelling. These sets usually contained small glass or crystal scent bottles held securely inside custom-moulded compartments lined with velvet or silk.

These sets typically feature outer boxes crafted from leather, wood, or brass-mounted shell, lined internally with silk, plush, or velvet. The enclosed bottles were commonly made from hand-blown or cut glass and equipped with precision ground-glass stoppers.

Authentic pieces display period construction techniques, including hand-cut facets on glass stoppers and hand-fitted velvet compartments. Age-related surface patina on the exterior leather, oxidisation on metal clasps, and wear to the base of the glass bottles are standard indicators of period origin.

These compact caskets are best styled opened on a dressing table, bathroom counter, or vanity tray to display the interior velvet and glass bottles. They also serve as effective accent pieces on bookshelves or decorative trays alongside other historical collectables.

Dust the velvet interior gently with a soft brush, avoiding chemical cleaners or water which can degrade historic textiles and adhesives. Glass bottles should be carefully wiped with a dry lint-free cloth, ensuring glass stoppers remain clean to prevent jamming inside the neck.
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