{"title":"The Dressing Table: Perfume Bottles, Boxes and Caskets","description":"\u003cp\u003eOpaline scent bottles, crystal and ormolu caskets, jewelry boxes and vanity treasures for a beautiful dressing table.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tassa","title":"Antique French White Opaline Baguier Tazza, c. 1850–1875","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique French White Opaline Baguier Tazza, c. 1850–1875\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming mid-19th-century French white opaline \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebaguier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or small tazza, delicately hand painted with a continuous ribbon and berry garland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shallow bowl is drawn into six softly shaped points, each traced with fine gilding, and raised upon a slender pedestal stem and circular foot. Inside, a twisting blue ribbon winds around the bowl among delicate sprigs of orange-red berries and green foliage, creating a particularly lovely contrast against the luminous white opaline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine painted details continue below, with slender pink lines and a gilt collar accenting the stem and concentric pink rings decorating the foot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe opaline itself is especially beautiful. In transmitted light, the milky white glass takes on subtle shifts of tone and translucency that give 19th-century opaline much of its distinctive visual character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown in France as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebaguier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, pieces of this form were used on the dressing table to hold rings and other small personal treasures. Its sculptural form and delicate painted decoration make it equally beautiful today on a vanity, bedside table, or displayed among a collection of antique French opaline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Third quarter of the 19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circa 1850–1875\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White opaline glass, hand-painted enamel and gilt decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baguier \/ footed tazza \/ ring dish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3.5 inches (9 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 4.45 inches (11.3 cm) at widest point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoot Diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 2.4 inches (6.1 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good antique condition. The hand-painted decoration remains bright and well preserved. There is light age-appropriate rubbing to the gilding along portions of the shaped rim. The painted decoration to the stem and foot remains crisp. No chips or cracks noted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully preserved and highly decorative example of 19th-century French opaline, particularly lovely for its unusual six-point form and delicate hand-painted garland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Culture Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46043937472556,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/7008\/7724\/files\/IMG_0314.jpg?v=1787691981"},{"product_id":"antique-french-pink-opaline-glass-decanter-with-stopper-gilt-flowers-attributed-to-saint-louis-c-1840-1855","title":"Antique French Pink Opaline Glass Decanter with Stopper | Gilt Flowers, Attributed to Saint-Louis, c. 1840–1855","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful example of 19th-century French opaline, this decanter is attributed to Cristallerie de Saint-Louis, one of France's most important historic glassworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanding approximately 10 inches tall with its original stopper, the decanter is formed in a luminous true rose-pink opaline and finished with hand-applied gilding. Delicate gilt flowers and scrolling foliage encircle the rounded body, complemented by gold bands at the shoulder, mouth, and stopper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick it up and you feel the difference. This is lead-crystal opaline, noticeably heavy in the hand, and it gives a clear ring when tapped... the two tells that separate the great French houses from the lighter Bohemian glass that imitated them. The underside retains the ground and polished pontil associated with hand-finished period production, while gentle wear to the gilding speaks to its age and history of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrench opaline reached its artistic height during the first half of the 19th century. Manufactories including Saint-Louis and Baccarat became celebrated for richly colored opaque crystal in shades ranging from turquoise and lapis blue to the particularly desirable pinks and roses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful survivor from the golden age of French opaline, preserved with its original stopper more than a century and a half later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttributed to: Cristallerie de Saint-Louis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: Louis-Philippe to early Second Empire, circa 1840–1855\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Rose-pink lead-crystal opaline with hand-gilt decoration; heavy, with a clear ring when tapped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 10 inches, including stopper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor note: A true rose pink in daylight. Indoor photographs can read slightly warmer than the piece in hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Antique condition with age-appropriate wear to the original gilding, most visible at the shoulder band and stopper tip. No chips or cracks noted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAttribution Note: This information has been prepared in good faith and to the best of our knowledge based on the piece's form, materials, construction, decoration, and available historical references. As is common with 19th-century French opaline, many pieces were not signed or marked by their manufacturer. The attribution to Cristallerie de Saint-Louis reflects our research and assessment of the piece and should be understood as an attribution rather than a documented factory mark.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Culture Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46087887061036,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/7008\/7724\/files\/pink-opaline-decanter-01.jpg?v=1788639280"},{"product_id":"antique-french-napoleon-iii-crystal-and-ormolu-casket-with-cherubs-and-garlands-c-1860-1880","title":"Antique French Napoleon III Crystal and Ormolu Casket with Cherubs and Garlands, c. 1860–1880","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eAntique French Napoleon III Crystal and Ormolu Casket with Cherubs and Garlands, c. 1860–1880\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the piece everyone asked about when it came out of the suitcase. A clear crystal casket of gently swelling form, completely dressed in gilt bronze: a reeded and foliate-chased collar at the rim, a matching band at the base, and between them a lattice of pierced floral swags and ribbons from which two winged cherubs hang, each one modelled in the round and clasping a trailing garland of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lid is applied with a pierced and chased mount of flowers and foliage radiating from a tall acorn finial, and the whole thing is carried on a swing handle of beaded gilt bronze that pivots at the sides. Four pierced scroll feet lift it off the surface so light passes right through the crystal. The lid sits loosely on the body and lifts away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrmolu-mounted crystal of this kind is pure Second Empire luxury, made in Paris when the taste for gilt bronze on glass was at its height. Pieces like this were sold as biscuit barrels, sweetmeat jars and dressing-table caskets, and they were meant to be seen: on a sideboard, a vanity or a coffee table, it is a small sculpture that happens to be useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eGilt bronze mounts complete, both cherubs and all garlands intact. Handle pivots freely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional and very decorative example of Napoleon III crystal and ormolu, and a true statement piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Culture Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46469210636332,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/7008\/7724\/files\/05-01-hero.jpg?v=1792796093"},{"product_id":"antique-cut-crystal-urn-vase-with-gilt-bronze-beaded-rim-19th-century-c-1870-1890","title":"French Crystal Pedestal Vase with Gilt Bronze Beaded Rim","description":"\u003cp\u003eA magnificent French crystal pedestal vase, beautifully crafted with intricate diamond-pattern cutting, elegant vertical fluting, and a richly detailed gilt metal rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe substantial crystal body catches and reflects the light beautifully, while the decorative gold-toned rim, finished with delicate beaded detailing, adds a wonderful touch of French Neoclassical elegance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eResting upon a striking square foot with radiating starburst cutting, this impressive piece combines exceptional visual presence with timeless craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA beautiful statement piece for a dining table, mantel, or collected interior, equally lovely filled with fresh flowers or displayed on its own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAn elegant example of French decorative glass, full of brilliance, texture, and old-world charm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bright, elegant little vase that looks wonderful in a group or on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Measurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 9.5” tall 6” wide at the opening \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Culture Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46469249695788,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/7008\/7724\/files\/08-02-front-2.jpg?v=1792795258"},{"product_id":"antique-french-white-opaline-perfume-flask-flacon-a-melisse-with-gilt-and-green-enamel-in-a-gilt-bronze-gothic-stand-c-1860","title":"Antique French White Opaline Perfume Flask (Flacon à Mélisse) with Gilt and Green Enamel, in Its Gilt Bronze Gothic Stand, c. 1860","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique French White Opaline Perfume Flask (Flacon à Mélisse) with Gilt and Green Enamel, in Its Gilt Bronze Gothic Stand, c. 1860\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slender column of white opaline, decorated by hand with a band of gilt ovals and dots framed in green enamel, a frieze of tiny gilt Gothic arches beneath, and gilt rings at the neck and foot. The stopper is a tall, smooth mushroom of the same milky glass. It is the kind of flask that stood on a French dressing table in the middle of the nineteenth century holding eau de mélisse, a lemon-balm toilet water, and the dealer's handwritten invoice still calls it exactly that: a flacon à mélisse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this one special is that it still has its stand. The flask sits inside a gilt bronze sleeve cast as a miniature Gothic chapel: pointed arches, pierced tracery, little pinnacles at the top and a round, chased base ringed with trefoils. The white glass glows through the openings like light through a church window, and the Gothic arches painted on the glass echo the architecture of the mount, which is how you know the two were made for each other. The flask lifts out of the stand and can be displayed either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gothic Revival was at full strength in France in the 1840s to 1860s, and small luxury objects in the style, \"à la cathédrale\" as the French called it, were made for exactly this kind of pairing of opaline and gilt bronze. Finding a flask still in its original mount, after a century and a half, is a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eGilt and enamel decoration bright with only light wear from handling. Stand complete and stable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully made dressing-table piece from the heart of the French Gothic Revival, complete with its stand, and a natural companion to the gorge de pigeon flask that came home from the same dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Culture Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46496851951660,"sku":null,"price":3995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/7008\/7724\/files\/White_Opaline_Flacon_Green_Enamel_Gilt_Bronze_Gothic_Stand_02_three_parts-2.jpg?v=1793120980"},{"product_id":"antique-french-turquoise-blue-opaline-scent-bottle-with-gilt-floral-band-and-cast-gilt-flower-stopper-19th-century","title":"French Turquoise Blue Opaline Scent Bottle with Gilt Floral Decoration and Gilt Bronze Bouquet Stopper | In the Manner of Jean-Baptiste Desvignes, Paris, Circa 1820–1826","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAn extraordinary jewel of early 19th-century French decorative artistry, this exquisite turquoise blue opaline scent bottle embodies the refinement, innovation, and remarkable craftsmanship of the French Restoration period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eDating to approximately 1820–1826, this exceptional little bottle is fashioned from richly colored turquoise opaline glass, its luminous, opaque surface providing a magnificent backdrop for an intricate arrangement of gilded and silvered botanical decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eThe beautifully rounded, almost spherical body is adorned with a continuous wreath of delicately rendered flowers, graceful foliage, and tiny blossoms. The composition features richly gilded petals, silver-toned floral accents, and finely painted details, all arranged with extraordinary delicacy against the vibrant blue glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eA finely executed gilt border encircles the lower portion of the bottle, while the neck is embellished with a broad gold band, creating a beautiful sense of balance and classical refinement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eCrowning the piece is its magnificent gilt bronze stopper, sculpted as an elaborate bouquet of flowers. Individual roses, daisies, and other blossoms emerge in remarkable relief, creating an almost miniature floral sculpture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe History of Jean-Baptiste Desvignes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eDuring the French Restoration, opaline glass became one of the most fashionable luxury materials in Paris, admired for its luminous colors, porcelain-like opacity, and extraordinary decorative possibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eAmong the most accomplished artisans working in this medium was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eJean-Baptiste Desvignes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003e, a celebrated Parisian painter and gilder whose innovative techniques transformed the decoration of glass and crystal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eIn 1817, Desvignes patented a remarkable process for applying gilding, silvering, and painted ornamentation to glass without the traditional high-temperature firing process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eHis workshop became especially associated with beautifully executed botanical compositions, including delicate garlands of flowers, finely rendered foliage, and intricate metallic ornamentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eThese distinctive floral decorations, frequently combining gold and silver with subtle painted details, became characteristic of some of the most refined French opaline produced during the reigns of Louis XVIII and Charles X.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eThe botanical decoration on this bottle is closely aligned with the celebrated work of the Desvignes workshop, reflecting the extraordinary delicacy and artistic sophistication of early Restoration-period glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Artistry Is in the Painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAlthough the magnificent gilt bronze bouquet stopper immediately captures the eye, the true significance of this piece lies in the extraordinary decoration surrounding its luminous turquoise body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe delicate flowers, intricate foliage, and carefully arranged metallic details represent a level of craftsmanship that elevates this scent bottle beyond a beautiful decorative object into a remarkable example of early 19th-century French artistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIts diminutive proportions make the precision of the decoration all the more impressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCreated approximately two centuries ago, this exceptional bottle offers a captivating glimpse into the luxury and refinement of fashionable Parisian interiors during the Restoration period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA beautiful treasure for the discerning collector of French opaline, early decorative glass, or exquisite objects of vertu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e France, Paris\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e French Restoration, circa 1820–1826\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e In the manner of the Jean-Baptiste Desvignes workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Turquoise blue opaline glass\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOrnamentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Intricate gilt and silver-toned botanical decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eStopper:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Elaborately sculpted gilt bronze floral bouquet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Approximately 4.5” tall × 3.5” wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eAn exceptional survivor of early 19th-century French decorative artistry, where the luminous beauty of turquoise opaline meets the extraordinary delicacy of Parisian gilding and floral craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eA truly special piece to be treasured for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good antique condition. Glass free of chips and cracks. Gilt decoration with [light \/ moderate] wear consistent with age. Stopper complete and sits securely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sweet, jewel-like piece of French opaline in a color that lights up a room.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Culture Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46496852017196,"sku":null,"price":3295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/7008\/7724\/files\/Turquoise_Opaline_Globe_Scent_Bottle_Gilt_Flowers_01_front-2.jpg?v=1793168802"},{"product_id":"antique-french-kingwood-parquetry-perfume-casket-with-silvered-putti-mounts-and-two-cut-crystal-scent-bottles-napoleon-iii-c-1860-1880","title":"Antique French Kingwood Parquetry Perfume Casket with Silvered Putti Mounts and Two Cut Crystal Scent Bottles, Napoleon III, c. 1860–1880","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique French Kingwood Parquetry Perfume Casket with Two Cut Crystal Bottles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA proper little coffret à parfums from the Second Empire. The box is veneered in kingwood laid in a bold quartered parquetry so the grain meets in a diamond on every face, framed by a fine brass line along the edges. On the lid sits a cast silvered mount of two winged putti reclining among roses on either side of a classical profile medallion, and a smaller pair of putti frames the keyhole on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLift the lid and the interior is lined in soft taupe velvet with a looped braid trim, holding two cut crystal scent bottles with faceted stoppers that sit snugly in their own fitted compartments. The original style key is present, finished with a pale silk tassel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoxes like this were made in Paris in the 1860s and 1870s for the dressing table, when a lady's perfumes were decanted into crystal and kept under lock and key. It is a lovely thing to use exactly as intended, or to keep on a vanity holding a favorite pair of bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: France\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Napoleon III, c. 1860–1880\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Kingwood parquetry veneer, brass edging, silvered metal mounts, velvet lining, cut crystal bottles\u003cbr\u003eIncludes: Two cut crystal bottles with stoppers, with key with tassel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate Measurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBox: height 4\" x width 5\" x depth3.25\"\u003cbr\u003eBottles: height 3.5\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition with wear consistent with age. Slight Veneer loss to bottom left side, silvering, with key (does not turn). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming piece of Paris vanity history, ready for the dressing table.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Culture Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46517676703788,"sku":null,"price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/7008\/7724\/files\/Kingwood_Parquetry_Perfume_Casket_Silvered_Putti_Medallion_Mount_01_front_v3.jpg?v=1793216417"},{"product_id":"antique-french-kingwood-and-gilt-bronze-serpentine-jewelry-casket-lock-stamped-preville-et-fils-aine-a-paris-napoleon-iii-c-1860-1880","title":"Antique French Kingwood and Gilt Bronze Serpentine Jewelry Casket, Lock Stamped Préville et Fils Aîné à Paris, Napoleon III, c. 1860–1880","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique French Kingwood and Gilt Bronze Serpentine Jewelry Casket, Préville Lock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully made Paris casket with a signed lock. The serpentine body and shaped lid are veneered in kingwood with the grain quartered so it meets in a diamond on the lid, bordered by cast gilt bronze leaf-and-berry moldings. Foliate scroll mounts wrap the corners and continue down into scrolling cabriole feet, and the front carries two gilt bronze cartouches, one of them the keyhole escutcheon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt opens in an unusual way: the lid lifts and the two front doors swing open as well, so the whole interior is presented at once. Inside it is finished in bird's-eye maple, with the original brass hinges. The lock plate is stamped PRÉVILLE ET FILS AÎNÉ À PARIS, the mark of a Paris locksmith whose stamped locks are found on good quality French caskets of the period. The key is present, with a coral silk tassel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of box that was sold by the Paris marchands de luxe of the Second Empire for jewels, letters or gloves. It holds its own on a dresser or a side table, and the serpentine outline gives it real presence for its size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: France, Paris\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Napoleon III, c. 1860–1880\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Kingwood veneer, gilt bronze mounts, bird's-eye maple interior, brass hardware\u003cbr\u003eMarks: Lock stamped Préville et Fils Aîné à Paris\u003cbr\u003eIncludes: Working key with tassel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate Measurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eheight 5\" x width 11.5\" x depth 5.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition with wear consistent with age. Key present, lock jammed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA signed Paris casket with wonderful form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Culture Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46517676736556,"sku":null,"price":1695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/7008\/7724\/files\/Kingwood_Serpentine_Jewelry_Casket_Gilt_Bronze_Mounts_Preville_Paris_Lock_01_front_v2.jpg?v=1793216492"},{"product_id":"antique-french-thuya-burl-box-with-ebonized-banding-and-lift-out-tray-napoleon-iii-c-1860-1880","title":"Antique French Thuya Burl Box with Ebonized Banding and Lift-Out Tray, Napoleon III, c. 1860–1880","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique French Thuya Burl Box with Lift-Out Tray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handsome burl box with a surprise inside. The whole exterior is veneered in richly figured burl, the kind of swirling, honey-to-chestnut grain that only comes from the root of the thuya tree, set off by crisp ebonized bands along every edge. The lid lifts on brass hinges to show a matching burl panel on the inside of the lid and a fitted tray that lifts out, divided into open compartments, with the plain wood box beneath for larger things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe key is present with a cream silk tassel. The form is simple and architectural, which lets the wood do the talking, and it reads just as well in a modern room as in a traditional one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThuya burl was one of the prized veneers of nineteenth century Paris, imported from North Africa and used for the best boxes, cases and small furniture. A box like this would have sat on a writing table or dressing table and been used every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: France\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Napoleon III, c. 1860–1880\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Thuya burl veneer, ebonized banding, brass hinges\u003cbr\u003eIncludes: Lift-out compartment tray, key with tassel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate Measurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eheight 4.25\" x width 8.25\" x depth 5.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition with wear consistent with age. Lock works with the key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful box to keep and use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Culture Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46517676769324,"sku":null,"price":565.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/7008\/7724\/files\/Thuya_Burl_Box_Ebonized_Banding_Lift_Out_Tray_01_open_tray_out_small_v2.jpg?v=1793216576"},{"product_id":"antique-french-thuya-burl-glove-box-with-tufted-red-silk-interior-napoleon-iii-c-1860-1890","title":"Antique French Thuya Burl Glove Box with Tufted Red Silk Interior, Napoleon III, c. 1860–1890","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique French Thuya Burl Glove Box with Tufted Red Silk Interior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA long, elegant burl box made for gloves, and still perfect for them. The exterior is veneered in beautifully figured thuya burl, honey and chestnut, with a gently domed lid edged in a darker band. Open it and the inside is a complete surprise: the lid is upholstered in deeply buttoned red silk, like a tiny tufted settee, and the base is lined to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe key is present with a pink silk tassel. The proportions are what make this box so useful: it is the right length for long gloves, but also for pens, letters, watches, bracelets or a row of small treasures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlove boxes were a standard part of the French dressing table in the second half of the nineteenth century, sold alongside matching jewel and handkerchief boxes. This one has the kind of rich burl veneer that the best Paris makers reserved for their nicer pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: France\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Napoleon III, c. 1860–1890\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Thuya burl veneer, tufted silk lining, brass hinges and lock\u003cbr\u003eIncludes: Key with tassel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate Measurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eheight 3.25\" x length 12.5\" x depth 4.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition with wear consistent with age. Interior silk in great  condition, lock works with the key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful box with a jewel of an interior.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Culture Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46517677195308,"sku":null,"price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/7008\/7724\/files\/Thuya_Burl_Glove_Box_Tufted_Red_Silk_Interior_02_open_tufted_silk.jpg?v=1793216649"},{"product_id":"antique-french-thuya-burl-jewelry-box-with-brass-stringing-bracket-feet-and-monogrammed-linen-lining-c-1860-1900","title":"Antique French Thuya Burl Jewelry Box with Brass Stringing, Bracket Feet and Monogrammed Linen Lining, c. 1860–1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique French Thuya Burl Jewelry Box with Monogrammed Linen Lining\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warm, glowing burl box with a beautifully finished interior. The exterior is veneered in figured thuya burl in deep amber and chestnut tones, with a slightly domed lid, a fine brass stringing line around the lid and base, and neat bracket feet at the corners. The key is present with a cream silk tassel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the lid and base are lined in natural linen printed with a large interlaced script monogram and finished with a row of small brass studs, a quietly chic treatment that gives the box the feel of a tailored dressing case. The lining is sympathetic to the box but may be a later addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a very usable size for jewelry, watches, letters or keepsakes, and the restrained form sits comfortably on a dresser, a desk or a bedside table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: France\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: second half of the 19th century\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Thuya burl veneer, brass stringing, printed linen lining with brass studs\u003cbr\u003eIncludes: Key with tassel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate Measurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eheight 3.5\" x width 8\" x depth 8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition with wear consistent with age. Inside clean, with the key (lock turns, does not latch). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handsome everyday box with a tailored interior.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Culture Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46517677228076,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/7008\/7724\/files\/Thuya_Burl_Box_Brass_Stringing_Monogrammed_Linen_Lining_01_front_tassel.jpg?v=1793216748"},{"product_id":"antique-french-boulle-marquetry-casket-red-tortoiseshell-and-brass-with-gilt-bronze-feet-napoleon-iii-c-1850-1870","title":"Antique French Boulle Marquetry Casket, Red Tortoiseshell and Brass with Gilt Bronze Feet, Napoleon III, c. 1850–1870","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique French Boulle Marquetry Casket with Gilt Bronze Feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic Napoleon III Boulle, and a very good example of it. The lid and front of this rectangular casket are inlaid in the technique made famous by André-Charles Boulle: engraved brass scrolls, flowers and foliage set into a ground of red tortoiseshell, the warm red glowing against the ebonized body. The lid carries a dense all-over pattern, the front a symmetrical design of scrolling leaves and blooms centered on the keyhole, and the ends repeat the motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGilt bronze moldings run along the edges, and the casket stands on four cast gilt bronze scroll feet. The interior is plain polished wood, with the original brass hinges. The key is present with a green silk tassel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoulle marquetry had a great revival in Paris in the 1850s and 1860s, when caskets like this were made for jewels, gloves and letters and sold by the fashionable Paris retailers. The red ground is the most sought-after version, and it brings a jolt of color and shine to a bookshelf, a desk or a dressing table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: France\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Napoleon III, c. 1850–1870\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Brass and red tortoiseshell Boulle marquetry, ebonized wood, gilt bronze mounts and feet\u003cbr\u003eIncludes: Key with tassel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate Measurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eheight 4\" x width 10.5\" x depth 4.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition with wear consistent with age. Slight loss of tortoise, lock works with the key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rich, glowing piece of Second Empire Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Culture Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46517677260844,"sku":null,"price":1425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/7008\/7724\/files\/Boulle_Marquetry_Casket_Red_Tortoiseshell_Brass_Gilt_Bronze_Feet_02_front_v3.jpg?v=1793216806"},{"product_id":"antique-french-kingwood-and-bone-parquetry-box-with-chevron-inlay-and-brass-binding-c-1870-1900","title":"Antique French Kingwood and Bone Parquetry Box with Chevron Inlay and Brass Binding, c. 1870–1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique French Kingwood and Bone Chevron Parquetry Box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small box with a big graphic punch. Every surface is covered in a tight geometric parquetry of kingwood and bone, cut into interlocking chevrons so the pattern reads as a three-dimensional cube or arrow lattice depending on how the light hits it. The edges are bound in brass, with a brass band around the lid and a small brass knob on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lid lifts on a long brass hinge to a plain polished rosewood interior. It is the right size for stamps, rings, cufflinks, cards or small treasures, and it makes a wonderful object on a desk or stacked with a few other boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeometric parquetry boxes of this type were made in France in the second half of the nineteenth century, when the Paris tabletiers produced small cases for the dressing table and writing desk in exotic woods and contrasting pale inlay. The precision of the cutting is what sets the good ones apart, and this one is very crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: France\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: late 19th century\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Kingwood and bone parquetry veneer, rosewood interior, brass binding and hinge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate Measurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eheight: 1.25\" x width3.25\" x 2.25\"depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition with wear consistent with age. Small loss to one side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA crisp little piece of nineteenth century geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Culture Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46517677916204,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/7008\/7724\/files\/Kingwood_Bone_Chevron_Parquetry_Box_Brass_Bound_01_front_closed_v2.jpg?v=1793216335"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/7008\/7724\/collections\/Boulle_Marquetry_Casket_Red_Tortoiseshell_Brass_Gilt_Bronze_Feet_02_front_v3.jpg?v=1793222861","url":"https:\/\/vintagecultureshop.com\/collections\/the-dressing-table-perfume-bottles-boxes-and-caskets.oembed","provider":"Vintage Culture Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}