{"product_id":"a-19th-century-french-black-forest-rose-carved-box-with-scent-bottles","title":"A 19th Century French Black Forest Rose Carved Box With Scent Bottles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare and beautifully detailed Black Forest carved antique wooden scent casket\/box dating to the late 19th century (circa 1870–1890). This striking piece features deep, high-relief carvings of roses, leaves, and trailing vines, wrapping intricately around all sides and the lid. Hand-carved in the Black Forest region (Switzerland\/Germany) and likely created for the French luxury market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hinged lid opens to a fitted interior containing four elegant glass scent bottles, each with faceted stoppers and delicate gold engraving (gilded decoration). The bottles are housed in their original compartments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe casket also retains its original working key, a wonderful and increasingly rare feature that adds to its authenticity and charm. Originally intended for use on a vanity or dressing table, this scent casket would have held perfumes or essences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Black Forest (Swiss\/German), made for the French market\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Late 19th century, circa 1870–1890\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Hand-carved wood (likely walnut)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior: Fitted compartment with four glass perfume bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottles: Faceted stoppers with gold engraved\/gilded decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition with age-appropriate wear. The wood has a rich, dark patina with some small losses to carved elements, consistent with age and use. One glass bottles has a small chip; gilding shows light wear. Please review all photos carefully for condition details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wolf \u0026 Stap","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56340708032776,"sku":null,"price":2750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/0379\/1624\/files\/DSC0116-Edit.jpg?v=1775667056","url":"https:\/\/wolfandstap.com\/products\/a-19th-century-french-black-forest-rose-carved-box-with-scent-bottles","provider":"Wolf \u0026 Stap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}