125 - “Lilas,” Gift Box and Sealed Bottle

“Lilas,” Gift Box and Sealed Bottle L.T. PIVER, Paris - “Lilas” - Sealed bottle in its gift box A bottle that has remained sealed for over a century, containing its original fragrance. The cardboard box, rectangular in shape with a tapered profile, is lined with cream-colored textured paper, printed with a design of stylized pink and green lilacs, framed by gold fillets and geometric motifs in the late Art Nouveau style. It is labeled “Lilas - L.T. Piver - Paris.” The sides are adorned with a frieze of small flowers and vertical bands. The bottle, made of clear glass with a square cross-section and a shoulder, is topped with a stopper shaped like a lanceolate leaf. It is sealed: the neck retains its original sealing cap and “L.T. Piver” ring. On the front is the label “Essence Lilas - L.T. Piver - Paris,” featuring the same design as the box, and on the back is the diamond-shaped trademark label “À la Reine des Fleurs - L.T. Piver - Paris - France,” adorned with a crowned rose. Still full of its original fragrance, with a deep amber hue due to its age. “À la Reine des Fleurs” recalls the historic name of the perfumery from which the House of Piver was the heir. Circa 1910–1920. Bottle is sealed and full; the box has some discoloration on the inside; minor wear on the edges and slight soiling. Box H 13 cm, Bottle H 11.5 cm