Not currently on display at the V&A

Perfume Burner

ca. 1830 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A two-handled vase with a bunch of flowers ( perforated to emit the vapourised perfume) rising from the fixed cover; it rests on a tripod stand fitted with a spirit-lamp. Decorated with flowers and foliage in relief; the legs of the stand end in claw-feet and are united by garlands.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Perfume Burner
  • Lid
  • Stand
Materials and techniques
Copper gilt
Brief description
Copper-gilt perfume burner with two handles; a bunch of flowers on the cover and decorated with foliage and garlands, English, ca. 1830
Physical description
A two-handled vase with a bunch of flowers ( perforated to emit the vapourised perfume) rising from the fixed cover; it rests on a tripod stand fitted with a spirit-lamp. Decorated with flowers and foliage in relief; the legs of the stand end in claw-feet and are united by garlands.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.4in
  • Width: 4.4cm
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.195-1912

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Record createdJanuary 27, 2004
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