Scented Box, 18th Century.

This adorable little scent box contains a set of four cut crystal perfume bottles with silver stoppers. It is complete and has retained its cup, funnel and small tumbler. The tumbler and cup bear the Paris control mark, from April 7, 1781 for small works, of the Fermier général Henri Clavel, a rooster's head facing left and the bottles and funnel bear the Saint Germain en Laye control mark, from December 1, 1780 for small works, of the same Henri Clavel and represents a dog's head facing left. The interior is covered with original blue silk and the lid is fitted with a small mercury glass. The box is in violet wood marquetry, it has retained its key but the lock no longer works. The cup and the bowl have suffered from the passage of time and some small deformations and shocks are to be noted 18th century. Height 11 cm, width 13 cm, depth 13 cm.