Perfume Caddy
Perfume Caddy
SKU:BSO2842
ANTIQUE EGG-FORM PERFUME CONTAINER SILVER LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH C.
A superb antique silver and fire gilded gold perfume caddy from India. Push down on the top knob and the egg form pops open to reveal four cradled perfume containers and a shiny golden interior. Although the maker of this piece is unknown, it is certain they were influenced by ancient stories of the earth’s creation. Since antiquity eggs have been an ingredient in paint, and used as talismans, charms, containers, divination tools and in medicine. It represents life, birth, renewal, fertility, and the mystery of creation; but it also represents the beginning of the universe in ancient stories from India, Egypt and Greece. In one account, the universe dissolved into nothingness until it re-formed as primordial waters, which gave birth to the cosmic egg – silver on the outside and gold on the inside. When the egg finally broke open, the silver formed the earth and the gold the atmosphere and sun – all combined, the progenitors of life and consciousness.
This exquisite representation measures 8.5 cm in diameter by 16.5 cm in height and weight 321 gram. It is in very good condition and shows wear consistent with a dating to the late-19th century or early 20th century A fine collector’s piece for anyone interested in antique perfume containers, or fine decorative arts in general
Length
Length
Width
Width
Diameter 8.5cm
Weight
Weight
325 gram
Material
Material
Silver 90%
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
* Make sure to keep your oxidised jewellery away from moisture. It is suggested to store each piece individually in a zip lock plastic pouch to make sure there is no contact with air.
* When wearing oxidised jewellery, make sure that it does not come in contact with perfume or any cosmetic products. Let your perfume dry before wearing the jewellery.
* If the jewellery does get oxidised further, clean it very gently using dry toothpaste powder and soft cloth to bring back it's original sheen.
* Put the jewellery in a bowl of tomato ketchup for 5-10 minutes to remove the tarnish. The acid in the tomatoes oxidises with tarnished silver, which helps in keeping your oxidised jewellery as new as you bought.
* The fastest and easiest method to maintain the jewellery is by using toothpaste. Just rub the white toothpaste on the jewellery and rinse it off with warm water.
* Cover the jewellery generously with baking soda and leave for 30 minutes. Rinse it off with hot water.
Country Of Origin
Country Of Origin
India
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