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Victorian William Comyns Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Perfume Bottle
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Victorian William Comyns Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Perfume Bottle

19th century
Sold 11 October 2024 · Piers Rankin Antique Silver
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A very stylish Victorian sterling silver and cut glass William Comyns perfume bottle with a hinged embossed fluted lid and an empty circular cartouche. Central push button to open the lid and comes with its original stopper. Cut spiral globular body with a star cut base. In very good original condition.

Date: 1889.

Maker: William Comyns, London.

Weight: 462 g

Physical Dimensions
Height
11.4cm (4.49")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Declaration

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Silver Top Perfume Bottle to the 1890s.

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SA1087912
Dealers Internal Reference
PER-P55508
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Description
A very stylish Victorian sterling silver and cut glass William Comyns perfume bottle with a hinged embossed fluted lid and an empty circular cartouche. Central push button to open the lid and comes with its original stopper. Cut spiral globular body with a star cut base. In very good original condition.

Date: 1889.

Maker: William Comyns, London.

Weight: 462 g

Height
11.4cm (4.49")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Date of Manufacture

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Silver Top Perfume Bottle to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1087912
Dealers Internal Ref
PER-P55508
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2017

Piers rankin antique silver is a premier silver dealer est. Over 35 years. Dealing with trade and private clients. Worldwide shipping.

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Archive I A globular cut glass perfume bottle featuring a heavy, swirling embossed sterling silver screw cap. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian William Comyns Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Perfume Bottle

Archive II A globular cut glass perfume bottle featuring a heavy, swirling embossed sterling silver screw cap. View II
Archive III A globular cut glass perfume bottle featuring a heavy, swirling embossed sterling silver screw cap. View III
Archive IV A globular cut glass perfume bottle featuring a heavy, swirling embossed sterling silver screw cap. View IV
Archive V A globular cut glass perfume bottle featuring a heavy, swirling embossed sterling silver screw cap. View V
Archive VI A globular cut glass perfume bottle featuring a heavy, swirling embossed sterling silver screw cap. View VI
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Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA
United Kingdom
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A globular cut glass perfume bottle featuring a heavy, swirling embossed sterling silver screw cap.
Victorian William Comyns Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Perfume Bottle
Ref: SA1087912
A globular cut glass perfume bottle featuring a heavy, swirling embossed sterling silver screw cap.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPerfume Bottles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsSwirled glass cutting, Embossed silver lid, Repousse ornamentation
  • SizeH 11.4 cm (4 in) x W 9.5 cm (4 in) x D 9.5 cm (4 in)

FAQs

During the Victorian era, dressing table accessories became highly elaborate, reflecting the periods fascination with personal grooming and domestic luxury. Perfume bottles combined heavy cut glass with hallmarked sterling silver mounts, often produced by prominent silversmiths such as William Comyns.

These items were constructed using lead crystal or heavy mould-blown glass with hand-cut flutes or swirls. The mounts and caps were fashioned from sterling silver, frequently featuring embossed repousse work, chased details, or smooth polished panels secured with cork or ground glass stoppers.

Authenticity is determined by examining the silver components for British hallmarks, which typically include a makers mark, standard mark, town mark, and date letter. Additionally, genuine Victorian glass exhibits hand-polished pontil marks, weightiness, and characteristic wear consistent with age.

This piece functions effectively as a decorative accent on a mirrored vanity tray, a marble bathroom counter, or a bedroom dressing table. Its reflective glass and silver surfaces catch natural light, adding a subtle touch of historical texture to contemporary spaces.

Silver components should be cleaned sparingly using a specialized non-abrasive silver cloth to maintain the patina, avoiding contact with the glass. The glass body can be washed gently with warm soapy water, ensuring the interior is completely dried to prevent moisture damage.
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