A Wonderful complete boxed set of Vantines Perfumes in fine Japanese red lacquer gilt accented box. The box is lovely cinnabar red lacquer with a motif of birds and bamboo on the top, florals on all four sides. The distinctive box has deeply cut ridges which are very Japanese in style. The box interior is lined in deep purple velvet. VANTINES was a chic New York boutique which carried expensive Japanese specialty items in the 1920's. A delightful find, all original with labels, gold tassels and faint fragrances of "JA FLEUR" "MIKADO" and "VAN SAN" lingering in the beautiful EMBOSSED "Vantines" signature crystal bottles. Condition very good. Wear is normal for a fine Vanity item. No chips to bottles.Light surface wear to lacquer box, no chips. Dimensions: Length 5 1/2"(14cm), Depth 2 7/8"(7) Height 2 1/2" (6.5cm).
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