19th French Century Gilt & Patented Bronze & Crystal Perfume Bottles

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19th French Century Gilt & Patented Bronze & Crystal Perfume Bottles

The piece consists of three square-sided glass bottles housed … Read more 19th French Century Gilt & Patented Bronze & Crystal Perfume Bottles

The piece consists of three square-sided glass bottles housed in a decorative metal caddy. The caddy is made of gilt bronze, also known as ormolu, with a dark, lower section. The gilt bronze has intricate floral and garland designs, and the bottle stoppers are also gilt bronze.
The design, with its use of classical motifs like garlands and swags, is in the Louis XVI Revival style.

These sets were popular vanity items used for holding various perfumes, scents, or cologne. See less