$600
French, 19th century. Likely Parisian, a gilt bronze mounted colorless glass parfumerie or fitted scent casket, the case of oval form mounted to exterior with openwork elaborate scrolling band and hanging c-scroll handles to either side, the lid and mouth of base with conforming twisted gadroons, the hinged lid opening to reveal openwork caddy holding two squat scent bottles with openwork scroll fretwork and hinged lids with finials bearing hand painted verre eglomise landscape scenes. Case approximate height 4", width 6.25", depth (without key) 4", cologne bottle approximate height 3.25".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-06-26