1920's Egyptian Ahmed Soliman Perfume set very RARE 3 bottles in original box, 2 bottles partially full
$1,800.00
Perfume set very RARE 1920's Egyptian Ahmed Soliman 3 bottles in original box. Two of the bottles are partially full of oil shown in the photos. One bottle says Lotus Flower. I don't know what the other scents were. The bottles emit the scents that are in them and it is beautiful. The perfume oil is in glass bottles, one of which has the glass stopper in it and the other two were corked and covered in fabric. The glass bottles are inserted into wooden vessels that sit into the case. The word Shalimar is hand written on the bottom of the wooden bottle.The wooden bottles are 5" tall. The box is 8" by 6". There is a small bit of damage on the inside of the box on one corner. These scents are still considered of the best in the world. Please see all of the photos for full description and ask any questions!
Ahmed Soliman El Mowardi (1906-1956) was apprenticed in 1919 to a small perfume shop called “Khan Abu Takia” (The Shop of the Man with thin Skullcap) to learn the ancient technique of blending scents without the use of Alcohol. In 1925 he established a laboratory among the many perfume Shops in Khan El Khalili bazaar [and] in 1928 he moved into premises vacated by a century old perfumery and believing that providence had blessed him with the name of history’s great patron of fragrance ‘King Solomon’ he called himself “Ahmed Soliman Cairo’s Perfume King”.
My items come out of estates and auctions on Martha's Vineyard and other places in New England. The island of Martha's Vineyard where I had lived for over 18 years is home to many old original families of sea captains and sailors so fascinating things come up when there are estate sales. Please check my other listings. try to do a lot of research and give good descriptions but I am not an expert in everything so please ask questions or if you know something about a piece and are willing to add your input into my listings please contact me!
I am happy to combine shipping on multiple items if possible. I will ship internationally but please contact me for the shipping cost before bidding.Returns are welcome if item is not as described, refund for item cost only and minus the shipping if it was offered free. I take very detailed photos and give good descriptions. Please see all pics and enlarge to see details. Ask me any questions before purchasing.
Ahmed Soliman El Mowardi (1906-1956) was apprenticed in 1919 to a small perfume shop called “Khan Abu Takia” (The Shop of the Man with thin Skullcap) to learn the ancient technique of blending scents without the use of Alcohol. In 1925 he established a laboratory among the many perfume Shops in Khan El Khalili bazaar [and] in 1928 he moved into premises vacated by a century old perfumery and believing that providence had blessed him with the name of history’s great patron of fragrance ‘King Solomon’ he called himself “Ahmed Soliman Cairo’s Perfume King”.
My items come out of estates and auctions on Martha's Vineyard and other places in New England. The island of Martha's Vineyard where I had lived for over 18 years is home to many old original families of sea captains and sailors so fascinating things come up when there are estate sales. Please check my other listings. try to do a lot of research and give good descriptions but I am not an expert in everything so please ask questions or if you know something about a piece and are willing to add your input into my listings please contact me!
I am happy to combine shipping on multiple items if possible. I will ship internationally but please contact me for the shipping cost before bidding.Returns are welcome if item is not as described, refund for item cost only and minus the shipping if it was offered free. I take very detailed photos and give good descriptions. Please see all pics and enlarge to see details. Ask me any questions before purchasing.
