Napoleon III Blue Opaline & Ormolu Perfume Caddy France, c. 1860–1880 The casket is framed in

The casket is framed in deep ebonized wood and mounted with elaborate gilt bronze ormolu

dressed in richly toned garments with warm ochre and blue accents

circa 1890

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Frame shows age related wear to gilt and finish

Napoleon III Blue Opaline & Ormolu Perfume Caddy France, c. 1860–1880 The casket is framed innapoleon III Blue Opaline & Ormolu Perfume Caddy France, c. 18601880** This extraordinary 19th century French perfume caddy is a masterpiece of Second Empire luxury the kind of opaline treasure once found on the dressing tables of Parisian society. Featuring four luminous bleu cleste opaline bottles, each wrapped in exquisitely pierced gilt bronze, the set rests in an ornate carriage form ormolu stand complete with turned wheels, scrolling supports,