Belt-chatelaine scent bottle in Egyptian Revival Style

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Belt-chatelaine scent bottle in cut crystal enclosed in a gilt metal cage with fake turquoises featuring a decor in Egyptian Revival Style, probably following the public attention of ancient Egyptian monuments generated by Napoleon’s conquest of Egypt. matching belt clip and hinged cap with inner glass stopper.
Period
Late 19th century

Country

France, 1850 ca

Material

glass and metal

Size

5 cm

COD.

544

Labels

antique scent bottles

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