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Embossed Leather Dome-topped Scent Bottle Casket
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
for sale €790     $857
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Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

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Embossed Leather Dome-topped Scent Bottle Casket

19th century
Description

A charming embossed leather domed Scent bottle casket. The leather casket is adorned with gilded embossed decoration, with a leather 'knotted' carry handle and brass escutcheons. Complete with original ornate working key.

The domed lid opens on a spring to reveal the two dainty scent bottles with stoppers inside. Each scent bottle is housed in its own blue velvet section. Stoppers and bottles undamaged.

Dimensions:  Height: 4.25 ins  Width: 4.75 ins  Depth: 2.72 ins

Physical Dimensions
Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Leather Scent Bottle Casket to the 1870s.

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SA847578
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1126/Q
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A charming embossed leather domed Scent bottle casket.
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The leather casket is adorned with gilded embossed decoration, with a leather 'knotted' carry handle and brass escutcheons.
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Complete with original ornate working key.

fig 1. An open red embossed leather dome-topped casket lined with blue velvet, containing two cut glass scent bottles with faceted stoppers and a brass key inserted in the front lock.
fig 1. Embossed Leather Dome-topped Scent Bottle Casket

The domed lid opens on a spring to reveal the two dainty scent bottles with stoppers inside. Each scent bottle is housed in its own blue velvet section. Stoppers and bottles undamaged.

Dimensions:  Height: 4.25 ins  Width: 4.75 ins  Depth: 2.72 ins

Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Leather Scent Bottle Casket to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA847578
Dealers Internal Ref
1126/Q
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
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Archive I An open red embossed leather dome-topped casket lined with blue velvet, containing two cut glass scent bottles with faceted stoppers and a brass key inserted in the front lock.

Embossed leather dome-topped SCENT BOTTLE Casket

Archive II An open red embossed leather dome-topped casket lined with blue velvet, containing two cut glass scent bottles with faceted stoppers and a brass key inserted in the front lock. View II
Archive III An open red embossed leather dome-topped casket lined with blue velvet, containing two cut glass scent bottles with faceted stoppers and a brass key inserted in the front lock. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for An open red embossed leather dome-topped casket lined with blue velvet, containing two cut glass scent bottles with faceted stoppers and a brass key inserted in the front lock.
Archive V An open red embossed leather dome-topped casket lined with blue velvet, containing two cut glass scent bottles with faceted stoppers and a brass key inserted in the front lock. View V
Archive VI An open red embossed leather dome-topped casket lined with blue velvet, containing two cut glass scent bottles with faceted stoppers and a brass key inserted in the front lock. View VI
Archive VII An open red embossed leather dome-topped casket lined with blue velvet, containing two cut glass scent bottles with faceted stoppers and a brass key inserted in the front lock. View VII
Archive VIII An open red embossed leather dome-topped casket lined with blue velvet, containing two cut glass scent bottles with faceted stoppers and a brass key inserted in the front lock. View VIII
Archive IX An open red embossed leather dome-topped casket lined with blue velvet, containing two cut glass scent bottles with faceted stoppers and a brass key inserted in the front lock. View IX
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Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
Telephone 01225 315 727 or 07493 889 573
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Quiet Street Antiques
3 Quiet Street
Bath
BA1 2JS
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Apr 2012
Items For Sale 149
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Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
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An open red embossed leather dome-topped casket lined with blue velvet, containing two cut glass scent bottles with faceted stoppers and a brass key inserted in the front lock.
Embossed leather dome-topped SCENT BOTTLE Casket
Ref: SA847578
An open red embossed leather dome-topped casket lined with blue velvet, containing two cut glass scent bottles with faceted stoppers and a brass key inserted in the front lock.
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A scent bottle casket is a decorative fitted box produced during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to hold and protect glass or crystal perfume vessels. These cases were often crafted from fine leather, wood, or tortoiseshell, featuring tailored velvet or silk interiors shaped specifically to secure the bottles.

Victorian scent caskets were commonly constructed with wood bodies covered in embossed leather, shagreen, or brass overlay, and lined with silk or velvet. The internal bottles were crafted from cut lead crystal or blown glass with ground glass stoppers to limit fragrance evaporation.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples display hand-tooled gilt decoration, genuine age wear on the leather, and original fitted interiors with brass hinges and locks. The glass bottles generally feature hand-cut facets, individually fitted ground stoppers, and original wear marks on the bases.

Place the casket in an open position on a dressing table, vanity unit, or bedside table to showcase the interior lining and glass bottles. Layering the piece alongside framed mirrors, small trays, or ceramic vanity items creates a curated accent surface.

Position the casket away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the leather from drying out and cracking. Clean the glass vessels gently using a dry microfibre cloth, taking care to avoid applying liquids or harsh chemicals to original gilt leather surfaces or interior fabric linings.
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