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Carved French Fruitwood Trunk - Perfume Box C.1880
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Carved French Fruitwood Trunk - Perfume Box C.1880

19th century
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Description

A fabulous example of a French Fruitwood box carved beautifully carved into the form of a Trunk.

Look closely at the amazing detail, the side handles, the leather stitching, the leather straps and buckles. The box alone is a work of art, and another surprise awaits inside.

There is a push button to the front releasing the lid and once opened the two original perfume bottles are revealed decorated with the original gilding.

A very fine, exquisite and highly collectible box in superb condition. 4" x 2 5/8" x 3 3/4" tall; each bottle measuring 1 3/4" x 1 1/8" x 3" tall. Dating to the late nineteenth century, c.1880.

Item ID: 40103

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Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this French Fruitwood Perfume Box to the 1880s.

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SA529205
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40103
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Description
A fabulous example of a French Fruitwood box carved beautifully carved into the form of a Trunk.
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Look closely at the amazing detail, the side handles, the leather stitching, the leather straps and buckles.
Puckerings

The box alone is a work of art, and another surprise awaits inside.

fig 1. A carved French fruitwood perfume box shaped like a miniature trunk with faux leather straps and a central brass oval cartouche.
fig 1. Carved French Fruitwood Trunk - Perfume Box C.1880

There is a push button to the front releasing the lid and once opened the two original perfume bottles are revealed decorated with the original gilding.

A very fine, exquisite and highly collectible box in superb condition. 4" x 2 5/8" x 3 3/4" tall; each bottle measuring 1 3/4" x 1 1/8" x 3" tall. Dating to the late nineteenth century, c.1880.

Item ID: 40103

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this French Fruitwood Perfume Box to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA529205
Dealers Internal Ref
40103
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Archive I A carved French fruitwood perfume box shaped like a miniature trunk with faux leather straps and a central brass oval cartouche.

Carved French Fruitwood Trunk - Perfume Box C.1880

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A carved French fruitwood perfume box shaped like a miniature trunk with faux leather straps and a central brass oval cartouche.
Carved French Fruitwood Trunk - Perfume Box c.1880
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A carved French fruitwood perfume box shaped like a miniature trunk with faux leather straps and a central brass oval cartouche.
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During the late 19th century in France, artisan woodworkers crafted novelty scent bottle cases designed to resemble miniature travel trunks, luggage, or books. These decorative boxes were created to hold glass perfume bottles on dressing tables or vanity stands.

Dense hardwoods such as fruitwood, walnut, and rosewood were commonly selected for fine carving and durability. Exterior details were often hand-carved to mimic leather straps and buckles, complemented by brass cartouches, key plates, or hinges.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved details with subtle variations, original brass fittings exhibiting mild patination, and smooth interior recesses contoured for glass bottles. Look for natural wood aging, warm patination, and traditional joinery rather than modern fasteners.

Display the piece on a home office desk, bookshelf, or dressing table alongside framed artwork and brass accents. Its compact scale and sculptural carved detail make it a functional accent object for modern living spaces.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply high-grade beeswax polish annually to nourish the wood surface. Keep the item away from direct sunlight, central heating radiators, and excessive humidity to prevent warping or cracking.
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