Bronze and tortoise shell casket with two scent bottles

  • 1216.a
  • 1216.b
  • 1216.c
  • 1216.d
  • 1216.e
Small bronze and tortoiseshell casket on four round feet with handle and side handles. Contains two glass scent bottles of different sizes, set in a wooden base. Gold metal caps with hinge.
Period
Late 19th century

Country

Francia, 1850 ca

Material

material of animal origin

Size

4 cm

COD.

1216

Labels

antique scent bottles

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