A Fine French Napoleon III St Louis Perfume Casket By Maison Vervelle, Paris, Circa 1850
Code: 8356
A Fine French Napoleon III Perfume Casket By Maison Vervelle, Paris Circa 1850
This Elegant and Unusual Perfume Casket in Ebonised Wood is Finely Decorated with Delicate Brass Stringing and Gilt Foliate Ornament.
The Shaped Case Opens to Reveal a Richly Fitted Red Velvet Interior Housing a of Pair of Saint-Louis Crystal Perfume Bottles, Each Finely Decorated in Gold Enamel Decoration, the Bases Bearing Saint-Louis Labels.
Positioned Between the Bottles is a Small Red-Covered Compartment with a Decorative Jewelled Handle, while the Front of the Casket Incorporates Finely Detailed Gilt Decoration in the Napoleon III Taste.
The Lock Plate is Engraved “Mon Vervelle Paris”, Identifying the Maker as the Celebrated Parisian Maison Vervelle.
Founded In 1804, the Firm Became Renowned For Fine Cabinetmaking and Luxury Decorative Objects, Exhibiting at the Paris Expositions of 1827 and 1844 and at the Exposition Universelle of 1855.
The Business was Taken Over by Audot In 1856, Making the Vervelle Signature Particularly Useful In Dating Pieces From the Mid-19th Century.
Signed: Mon Vervelle Paris.
CONDITION: Good, No Chips or Cracks
