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Victorian Silver & Sliced-cut Green Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham, C.1890
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Victorian Silver & Sliced-cut Green Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham, C.1890

19th century
Sold 9 December 2024 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Victorian Silver & Sliced-cut Green Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham, C.1890” found a buyer.

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Description

This is a charming and unusual Victorian silver mounted cut glass scent bottle. The fan-shaped graduated green glass body with hobnail-cut shoulders and sliced-cut patterns. The neck mounted with a fully hallmarked silver collar and the original sliced-cut green glass stopper.

Hallmarks:

CM for Charles May.

Dale letter erased.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Condition:

Good.

Glass in good condition, one or two minor nibs.

No chips or cracks.

Silver collar in good condition, with some rubbing to the hallmarks.

Dimensions:

Height: 7.5cm / 3 inches.

Width: 5.5cm / 2.1 inches.

Depth: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

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

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Scent Bottle to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1080989
Dealers Internal Reference
JUIL93
Description
This is a charming and unusual Victorian silver mounted cut glass scent bottle. The fan-shaped graduated green glass body with hobnail-cut shoulders and sliced-cut patterns.
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The neck mounted with a fully hallmarked silver collar and the original sliced-cut green glass stopper.
Julie Cartwright Antiques
fig 1. A small Victorian green cut-glass scent bottle featuring a multifaceted stopper and a sterling silver collar.
fig 1. Victorian Silver & Sliced-cut Green Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham, C.1890

Hallmarks:

CM for Charles May.

Dale letter erased.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Condition:

Good.

Glass in good condition, one or two minor nibs.

No chips or cracks.

Silver collar in good condition, with some rubbing to the hallmarks.

fig 2. A small Victorian green cut-glass scent bottle featuring a multifaceted stopper and a sterling silver collar.
fig 2. Victorian Silver & Sliced-cut Green Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham, C.1890

Dimensions:

Height: 7.5cm / 3 inches.

Width: 5.5cm / 2.1 inches.

Depth: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

fig 3. A small Victorian green cut-glass scent bottle featuring a multifaceted stopper and a sterling silver collar.
fig 3. Victorian Silver & Sliced-cut Green Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham, C.1890

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
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Scent Bottle to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1080989
Dealers Internal Ref
JUIL93
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
Dealer Profile

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A small Victorian green cut-glass scent bottle featuring a multifaceted stopper and a sterling silver collar.
VICTORIAN SILVER & SLICED-CUT GREEN GLASS SCENT BOTTLE BY CHARLES MAY, BIRMINGHAM, C.1890
Ref: SA1080989
A small Victorian green cut-glass scent bottle featuring a multifaceted stopper and a sterling silver collar.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectScent Bottles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Cut Glass
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsFaceted cutting, Silver collar mount, Geometric prism stopper
  • SizeH 7.5 cm (3 in) x W 5.5 cm (2 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Victorian scent bottles often feature intricate craftsmanship, combining precious metals such as sterling silver with richly coloured or deeply cut glass to reflect the ornate tastes of the late 19th century.

These items were typically crafted using hand-blown or cut glass bodies paired with hallmarked sterling silver collars, caps, and sometimes hinged lids fitted with glass inner stoppers.

Authenticity is verified by checking for clear silversmith hallmarks stamped on the metal mounts, hand-cut facets showing minor irregular variations, and period-appropriate wear consistent with age.

They can be displayed on decorative mirrored trays, open shelving, or dressing table surfaces to introduce a touch of historic craftsmanship and coloured glass refraction into modern spaces.

The glass can be gently cleaned with warm soapy water, avoiding harsh chemicals, while silver components should be carefully treated with specialised polish applied with a soft cloth to protect hallmarks.
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