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Unusual Large Oxford Lavender Gilt & Polychrome Enamel Scent Bottle, Circa 1860
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Unusual Large Oxford Lavender Gilt & Polychrome Enamel Scent Bottle, Circa 1860

19th century
Sold 26 August 2024 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Unusual Large Oxford Lavender Gilt & Polychrome Enamel Scent Bottle, Circa 1860” found a buyer.

It was listed by Julie Cartwright Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

This is a very pretty gilt and enamelled glass attar perfume bottle. These type of scent bottles are also known as an Oxford Lavender or Throwaway as they were sold containing a sample of perfume and were intended to be thrown away after use. This particular one is a more unusual enamelled example. The four sides heightened with naive enamel and gilt scroll decorations. The everted neck fitted with the original gilt glass stopper.

Dimensions:

Length: 20cm / 8 inches

Width: 2cm x 1.5cm / 0.6 inches x 0.5 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

No damage to glass.

Gilt and enamel decorations very slightly rubbed at places, commensurate with age and use.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8.00 Royal Mail Special delivery

Postage overseas: £17 International signed for.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Glass Scent Bottle to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1078393
Dealers Internal Reference
JUIL97
Description
This is a very pretty gilt and enamelled glass attar perfume bottle.
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These type of scent bottles are also known as an Oxford Lavender or Throwaway as they were sold containing a sample of perfume and were intended to be thrown away after use.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

This particular one is a more unusual enamelled example. The four sides heightened with naive enamel and gilt scroll decorations. The everted neck fitted with the original gilt glass stopper.

fig 1. An elongated cylindrical glass scent bottle featuring polychrome enamel and gilt decoration.
fig 1. Unusual Large Oxford Lavender Gilt & Polychrome Enamel Scent Bottle, Circa 1860

Dimensions:

Length: 20cm / 8 inches

Width: 2cm x 1.5cm / 0.6 inches x 0.5 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

No damage to glass.

Gilt and enamel decorations very slightly rubbed at places, commensurate with age and use.

fig 2. An elongated cylindrical glass scent bottle featuring polychrome enamel and gilt decoration.
fig 2. Unusual Large Oxford Lavender Gilt & Polychrome Enamel Scent Bottle, Circa 1860

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8.00 Royal Mail Special delivery

Postage overseas: £17 International signed for.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Glass Scent Bottle to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1078393
Dealers Internal Ref
JUIL97
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I An elongated cylindrical glass scent bottle featuring polychrome enamel and gilt decoration. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Unusual Large Oxford Lavender Gilt & Polychrome Enamel Scent Bottle, Circa 1860

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Telephone 07947 998435
Location
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 144
Items Sold 2,226
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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An elongated cylindrical glass scent bottle featuring polychrome enamel and gilt decoration.
UNUSUAL LARGE OXFORD LAVENDER GILT & POLYCHROME ENAMEL SCENT BOTTLE, CIRCA 1860
Ref: SA1078393
An elongated cylindrical glass scent bottle featuring polychrome enamel and gilt decoration.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPerfume & Scent Bottles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass, Enamel, Gold Gilt
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsGilt highlights, Polychrome enamel dots, Elongated cylindrical form
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 2 cm (1 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

An Oxford lavender bottle is a long, slender glass container specifically designed in the 19th century for holding liquid lavender water or smelling salts. These elongated phials were commonly carried in hand luggage or kept on dressing tables for personal refreshment.

These pieces were typically crafted from blown or molded clear glass, then hand-decorated using polychrome enamel paints and applied gilding. Artisans used fine brushes to paint intricate geometric or floral patterns directly onto the glass surface before firing.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-mixed enamel colors with slight irregularities characteristic of period handcraftsmanship, alongside genuine wear to the gilding. The glass often contains tiny air bubbles or striations typical of 19th-century manufacturing methods.

These delicate glass objects can be displayed on a mirrored tray atop a dressing table, inside a glass-fronted cabinet, or styled on a narrow shelf where natural light can pass through the clear glass and highlight the enamel details.

Antique glass should be cleaned very gently using a soft, dry microfiber cloth to remove dust. Avoid using harsh chemical cleaners, abrasive sponges, or submerging the piece in water, as this can damage the delicate historical gilding and enamel work.
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