Scents & sensibility

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Wealthy Europeans in the 14th century wore or carried with them small gold or silver ball-shaped receptacles contained scents to counter the odors of waste often found in the streets and prevent sickness. Some pomanders had a compartment called vinaigrette which contained a sponge soaked in aromatic vinegar.

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Collectibles: the elegant veilleuse

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Thermos may have rendered veilleuses obselete, but these lovely and once-useful pieces still command respectable prices in auctions. Popular in Europe during the mid-1700s, these specialized food-and-drink warmers are made up of several ceramic pieces, including the teapot, bowl, pedestal and burner.

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Fair game

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Tablewares painted with beautiful birds were produced by several ceramics factories in Germany, France and England in the 18th century following the importation of Chinese porcelain with the same design into Europe. The trend was influenced by a new dining style introduced in Paris in 1810.

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