Objekt 19
Perfume flacon with case
Description
Flasks for perfumed essences were popular luxury objects among wealthy ladies in the 18th century. They were often called "Hungarian Water Vials" after a rosemary distillate that was one of the first perfumes to hit the market and spread rapidly.
Object description
probably Basel, 18th century
Silver, gilded; case: fish or lizard skin, velvet
Old Basel private property
Inv. 1927.233.