Super Antique Palais Royal Oval Blue Opaline Glass Perfume Casket
Code: 14095
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Super Antique Palais Royal Oval Blue Opaline Glass Perfume Casket with Gilt Bronze Mounts and 7 Miniatures of Paris
The Inside Opens to Reveal 2 Original Perfume Bottles also with Miniatures of Paris.
These Exceptional Perfume Caskets were Collected as Souvenirs by Noble Ladies on their Grand Tour of Europe who Visited the Famous Boutiques of the Palais Royal of Paris, the Old Palace of Cardinal Richelieu.
These Boutiques Lined the Promenade of the Central Gardens and were Frequented by Royals and Dignitaries of the time.
The Treasures from the Palais Royal Remain Today Much Sought-After Antiques.
The Production of Perfumery Articles became an Industry in the 19th Century as Napoleon Bonaparte had a Standing Order with his Perfumer for 50 bottles of Cologne a Month.
CONDITION: Good, No Chips or Cracks.
SIZE 2 Perfume Bottles: 6cms (2.6") High
All Miniatures in Perfect Condition.
