{"product_id":"antique-victorian-black-cased-perfume-bottle-set","title":"Antique Victorian Black Cased Perfume Bottle Set","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a fitted scent bottle case, black with gilt lines and a domed lid, stamped Rimmel London on the tray. Inside, two square cut glass bottles sit in red velvet, each with a silver-colored cap that twists on and fits either bottle. Cases like this went on dressing tables and into travel trunks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e4 in. H x 4.75 in. W x 3 in. D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Bottle Dimensions | 1.5 in. W x 2.75 in. H x 1.5 in. D each, with cap on\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Surface | Black grained covering with gilt tooling, worn at edges and corners. Dark finish to the wood base, method not established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Primary Material | Wood carcass covered in a black grained covering, assessed as leather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Date | Second half of the 19th century, estimated from construction and style. No date mark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Origin | England, from the London stamp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Style | Victorian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Also Known As | scent bottle case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Retailer | Rimmel, London, per the gilt stamp. Maker of the case and bottles not established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Marks | Gilt stamped to the front edge of the tray: RIMMEL on the left, LONDON on the right. No hallmark observed on the caps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Construction | Hinged domed lid over a fitted two-compartment tray. Gilt tooled fillets with bow knot corner motifs. Square cut glass bottles with threaded necks and twist-on caps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Secondary Material | Red velvet to the tray, red satin-finish lining to the lid, clear cut glass bottles, silver-colored metal caps with engraved foliate scrolls around a blank center, standard not established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[d]Hardware | Keyhole escutcheon, lock plate, and corner studs in yellow metal, assessed as brass. Key present, fits and operates the lock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe covering is worn at the edges and corners, with scuffing in places. There is tape residue on the front of the case. The black base is scuffed, with paint loss and scratches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe red velvet in both compartments shows wear and spotting. The lid lining is intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBoth bottle necks carry grime and residue from age, and I have not cleaned them. The glass has light surface scratches. The caps show tarnish inside, and each holds a white cotton-like wadding that I have left in place. I cannot say whether it has always been there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlease review all photographs closely, as they form part of this description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67636983693590,"sku":"ENM-2279","price":465.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/October_2026-13761.jpg?v=1793116375","url":"https:\/\/austynmariedesign.com\/products\/antique-victorian-black-cased-perfume-bottle-set","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}