{"product_id":"antique-19th-century-french-palais-royal-mother-of-pearl-mechanical-perfume-caddy-with-four-bottles","title":"Antique 19th Century French Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Mechanical Perfume Caddy","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary 19th-century French Palais Royal mechanical perfume caddy, beautifully crafted from luminous mother-of-pearl shells and ornate gilt brass. A remarkable example of the luxurious vanity accessories fashionable in 1800s France, this exquisite piece combines intricate craftsmanship with an enchanting mechanical design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen closed, the curved mother-of-pearl panels form an elegant globe-shaped casket, framed by delicate gilt brass ribs and crowned with a decorative foliage finial. The central stem operates a clever mechanical opening system, allowing the shell panels to unfold like flower petals and reveal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efour beautifully faceted glass perfume bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e nestled within an elaborate gilt brass gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach perfume bottle features a silver-toned hinged metal lid with its original-style clear glass stopper. The interiors of the mother-of-pearl panels are beautifully finished with delicate pinkish-red decorative trim, adding another layer of refinement to this already exceptional piece. The caddy rests upon an ornate gilt brass pedestal with scrolling details and rounded accents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Palais Royal district of Paris was celebrated during the 19th century for its fashionable boutiques and luxurious decorative objects, particularly exquisite mother-of-pearl vanity accessories and perfume necessaires. Pieces such as this were designed to be as beautiful on display as they were functional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA truly spectacular collector’s piece, this mechanical perfume caddy is a miniature work of art and an extraordinary addition to an antique vanity collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epproximately 6.25” W × 4” D × 6.25” H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe sell vintage items that may have been previously used and may show signs of wear. Please review pictures closely. All sales are final.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Estate Sale Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67249876173041,"sku":"ESE-01660","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8644\/5041\/files\/543F6F26-8F74-4FC6-B435-DF2B114A4947.jpg?v=1792336411","url":"https:\/\/estate-sale-edit.myshopify.com\/products\/antique-19th-century-french-palais-royal-mother-of-pearl-mechanical-perfume-caddy-with-four-bottles","provider":"Estate Sale Edit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}