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Antique Silver Perfume Scent Bottle - Kate Greenaway
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Antique Silver Perfume Scent Bottle - Kate Greenaway

19th century
Description

This solid sterling silver perfume bottle is in remarkable condition.

It is clearly hallmarked on the base for London 1885, with the maker's mark of Sampson Mordan. It is wonderfully engraved and decorated by Kate Greenaway. The lid is tight and the internal stopper is present. The gilding inside is also in excellent condition.

Kate Greenaway was a well loved and prolific English Victorian artist and writer, known for her children's book illustrations and most notably her very popular depictions of children in imaginary 18th-century costumes in the Queen Anne style. Born in Hoxton in 1846, she was the daughter of a draughtsman and engraver, John Greenaway. She popularised a style of drawing that is instantly recognisable as hers – delicate watercolours of children with animals and birds in the English countryside. Between 1882 and 1884 Kate Greenaway pictures appeared on Sampson Mordan scent bottles almost always with children in the foreground and a house or church in the background.

Dimensions:

Height: 5cm

Diameter: 2cm.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Victorian Silver Scent Bottle to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1024414
Dealers Internal Reference
C746
Description
This solid sterling silver perfume bottle is in remarkable condition.

It is clearly hallmarked on the base for London 1885, with the maker's mark of Sampson Mordan. It is wonderfully engraved and decorated by Kate Greenaway. The lid is tight and the internal stopper is present. The gilding inside is also in excellent condition.

Kate Greenaway was a well loved and prolific English Victorian artist and writer, known for her children's book illustrations and most notably her very popular depictions of children in imaginary 18th-century costumes in the Queen Anne style. Born in Hoxton in 1846, she was the daughter of a draughtsman and engraver, John Greenaway.

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She popularised a style of drawing that is instantly recognisable as hers – delicate watercolours of children with animals and birds in the English countryside.
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Between 1882 and 1884 Kate Greenaway pictures appeared on Sampson Mordan scent bottles almost always with children in the foreground and a house or church in the background.

fig 1. A cylindrical Victorian sterling silver scent bottle featuring engraved pictorial scenes of children, an open hinged cap with internal hallmarks, and a clear glass stopper alongside.
fig 1. Antique Silver Perfume Scent Bottle - Kate Greenaway

Dimensions:

Height: 5cm

Diameter: 2cm.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Victorian Silver Scent Bottle to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1024414
Dealers Internal Ref
C746
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Archive I A cylindrical Victorian sterling silver scent bottle featuring engraved pictorial scenes of children, an open hinged cap with internal hallmarks, and a clear glass stopper alongside.

Antique Silver Perfume Scent Bottle - Kate Greenaway

Archive II A cylindrical Victorian sterling silver scent bottle featuring engraved pictorial scenes of children, an open hinged cap with internal hallmarks, and a clear glass stopper alongside. View II
Archive III A cylindrical Victorian sterling silver scent bottle featuring engraved pictorial scenes of children, an open hinged cap with internal hallmarks, and a clear glass stopper alongside. View III
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A cylindrical Victorian sterling silver scent bottle featuring engraved pictorial scenes of children, an open hinged cap with internal hallmarks, and a clear glass stopper alongside.
Antique Silver Perfume Scent Bottle - Kate Greenaway
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A cylindrical Victorian sterling silver scent bottle featuring engraved pictorial scenes of children, an open hinged cap with internal hallmarks, and a clear glass stopper alongside.
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Popularised in the late Victorian era, these scent bottles featured delicate pictorial engravings inspired by the nostalgic childrens illustrations of Kate Greenaway, depicting rural scenes and figures.

Victorian scent bottles were commonly made using sterling silver or glass, frequently incorporating an inner ground-glass stopper to prevent perfume evaporation.

Authentic pieces feature official British hallmarkssuch as the lion passant, makers initials, and date letterstamped into the body or inside the silver cap.

These compact decorative items are positioned on vanity trays, inside glazed display cabinets, or atop bedside tables to add historic detailing to modern dressing areas.

Clean the silver exterior using a dedicated silver polishing cloth without harsh chemicals, and handle the internal glass stopper carefully to prevent chipping or binding.
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