{"product_id":"large-french-diamond-cut-crystal-perfume-casket-with-six-bottles-attributed-to-baccarat-belle-epoque-circa-1885-to-1900","title":"Large French Diamond Cut Crystal Perfume Casket with Six Bottles, Attributed to Baccarat Belle Époque, Circa 1885 to 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench Diamond Cut Crystal Perfume Casket with Six Bottles, Attributed to Baccarat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelle Époque | Circa 1885–1900\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional late 19th century French crystal perfume casket, attributed to Baccarat, crafted during the height of the Belle Époque when luxury vanity objects were designed to be as dazzling as they were functional.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe casket is formed from heavy lead crystal panels, deeply cut in a brilliant diamond pattern that captures and reflects light from every angle. The clarity and precision of the cutting immediately signal a high quality maker, consistent with the work of leading French crystal houses of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe structure is mounted in ornate gilt brass, featuring a domed hinged lid, decorative handle, and original working lock with tassel key. The warm tone of the gilt mount contrasts beautifully with the crisp brilliance of the crystal, creating that signature balance seen in fine French vanity pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpening the lid reveals its complete and original fitted interior, housing six matching crystal perfume bottles with stoppers, all secured within a gilt framework. Sets like this were designed for the dressing table, where perfumes and scented oils were displayed as part of a daily ritual of refinement and beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the Belle Époque, objects like this were meant to sparkle under candlelight, transforming even the smallest moments into something elevated and luxurious.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExamples that remain complete, retaining all bottles, stoppers, and their locking mechanism, are becoming increasingly difficult to find, particularly in this larger six bottle format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEqually functional and decorative today, it can be used as intended for perfumes, or reimagined as a jewelry casket or statement display piece, while preserving the craftsmanship and elegance of late 19th century French design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good antique condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll six bottles and stoppers present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking lock with original tassel key.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight wear to gilt mounts consistent with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal clean and displays beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of those forever pieces, the kind that instantly elevates a vanity and feels just as special open as it does closed. \u003cspan\u003eFor a true collector, this is the kind of piece you don’t upgrade from, you build around it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sarah \u0026 Elijah Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44181981134908,"sku":null,"price":3795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4827\/2700\/files\/IMG_7993.jpg?v=1775693806","url":"https:\/\/www.sarahandelijahantiques.com\/products\/large-french-diamond-cut-crystal-perfume-casket-with-six-bottles-attributed-to-baccarat-belle-epoque-circa-1885-to-1900","provider":"Sarah \u0026 Elijah Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}