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What is a pastille burner?
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A pastille burner is a decorative object used to freshen the air in a home. Artisans originally produced them out of silver, but by the 19th century, most were porcelain. The burners held small perfume pellets. Shop a collection of pastille burners on 1stDibs.
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Wedgwood Black Basalt Pastille Burner
By Wedgewood
Located in New Orleans, LA
Wedgwood began crafting pastille burners in the early nineteenth century, and this stunning dolphin burner is a gorgeous example of his innovative design.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
English Porcelain Cottage Pastille Burner, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
English Porcelain cottage pastille burner, circa 1820.
Category
Antique 1820s English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Regency Period Bronze Pastille Burners
Located in London, GB
Early nineteenth century.
Pastille burners were popular from the 1600, the pastilles were burnt to make rooms and areas smell more pleasant.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Staffordshire Thatched Roof Cottage Earthenware Pastille Burner
By Staffordshire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pastille burners were shaped as dovecotes, cottages, churches, castles, and flower-covered summer houses.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Earthenware
Victorian Staffordshire Lavender Cottage Pastille Burner, 1830-1860
By Staffordshire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pastille burners were shaped as dovecotes, cottages, churches, castles, and flower-covered summer houses.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Earthenware
Victorian Staffordshire Pastille Burner, Earthenware, Circa 1830-1860
By Staffordshire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pastille burners were shaped as dovecotes, cottages, churches, castles, and flower-covered summer houses.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Earthenware
