Bergamot hearts, gifts of love, 18th century
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Bergamot hearts, gifts of love, 18th century
Small heart-shaped bergamot boxes. Inscribed with L'ingrat me fuit and Viens dan mes bras [The ungrateful flee from me and Come into my arms]
Condition: minor accidents
D: 5.5 x 6 cm and 5.5 x 5.5 cm
Delicate, fragrant boxes, “bergamotes” were made from the peel of this highly perfumed citrus fruit by the Maîtres Gantiers and Parfumeurs of Grasse in the 18th century. These boxes were often gifts of love, offered to a loved one.
Condition: minor accidents
D: 5.5 x 6 cm and 5.5 x 5.5 cm
Delicate, fragrant boxes, “bergamotes” were made from the peel of this highly perfumed citrus fruit by the Maîtres Gantiers and Parfumeurs of Grasse in the 18th century. These boxes were often gifts of love, offered to a loved one.
