Pair Of Paris Porcelain Potpourris - Manufacture De Nast - Empire Period

Ovoid shapes resting on a high pedestal. DURE porcelain. White background with the monogram "CLL" in the center in a shield formed by a wide gold line. Gold lines on the edges and on the body. The side handles are in the shape of swan necks. The lid grip is in the shape of palmettes. Gold grips and handles. Dimension(s): Height. 28.8 cm - Length. 18.7 cm, Brand(s): Nast" in gold brush on one of the 2, Condition: GOOD CONDITION - Repair of a crack and a chip on a lid. (restorations invisible to the eye), Period: EMPIRE, VERY RARE and CURIOUS POTS POURRIS. Potpourris were decorative and utilitarian objects very fashionable in the 18th and 19th centuries, intended to perfume interiors thanks to a mixture of dried flowers, spices and perfumed oils. At a time when hygiene and ventilation of homes were limited, potpourris made it possible to mask bad odors in living rooms, bedrooms and reception rooms. They were particularly used in private mansions, castles and boudoirs, where they diffused a delicate and natural perfume. Made of porcelain, earthenware or precious metal, potpourris were often luxury items, produced by manufacturers prestigious. Their refined decoration, often openwork to allow the diffusion of perfume, made them decorative pieces prized in aristocratic interiors. Some potpourri mixtures were designed with plants with medicinal properties, supposed to purify the air and prevent illness. In particular, cloves, lavender, rosemary and citrus fruits were found, known for their antiseptic properties. PAYMENT and TRANSPORT PAYMENTS ACCEPTED via PAYPAL / TRANSFER / CB online or by CHECK. PACKAGES WILL BE POSTED WITHIN 4 DAYS. GROUPED SHIPPING POSSIBLE IN THE EVENT OF PURCHASING MULTIPLE ITEMS.