Bilston enamelled copper étui with bucolic pastoral scenes and glass scent bottle

Square enamelled copper étui (box) embellished with exquisite raised gilt scrolls, floral bouquets and bucolic pastoral scenes on the front, the back and the top. Framed all around in gilt bronze. The button opening reveals a glass bottle firmly encased in an octagonal wood structure. Apparently there is a monogram under the cover.
Period
18th century

Country

France, 1780 ca

Material

glass and metal

Size

6 cm

COD.

1187

Labels

antique scent bottles

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