Object Description
Antique French opaline glass and ormolu perfume casket and scent bottles
French, Late 19th Century
Height 13cm, width 14cm, depth 10cm
This exquisite 19th-century perfume casket showcases the period’s flair for combining opulence with craftsmanship. The vibrant green opaline glass, used for both the box and its matching scent bottles, is beautifully complemented by gilt bronze mounts in an ornate rococo style.
Lifting the hinged lid reveals a custom-fitted interior that securely holds the two bottles. Each feature delicate gilded foliate designs and porcelain-topped stoppers, hand-painted with floral motifs. A coordinating porcelain plaque crowns the casket itself, adding an elegant touch.
More than a vanity item, this perfume casket reflects the refined tastes of its era. Likely displayed on a lady’s dressing table, it served as both a functional accessory and a status symbol.
Today, it remains a striking decorative piece—ideal for collectors of antique glass, Victorian décor, or 19th-century personal luxuries.