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Rare Edwardian Silver & Overlay Cranberry Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham 1901
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Rare Edwardian Silver & Overlay Cranberry Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham 1901

1900 - 1920
Description

This superb and rather unusual silver mounted Bohemian cranberry glass scent bottle is dated Birmingham 1901 and bears the marks of Charles May, who specialised in perfume bottles. The rich cranberry glass body a beautiful tear-drop shape. It is sliced-cut to clear glass in geometric patterns and fits beautifully in the palm of the hand. The neck mounted with a fully hallmarked silver hinged lid. The lid prettily engraved with a feather on a textured background. The inner neck fitted with a clear glass stopper.

Hallmarks:

CM for Charles May.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Date letter "b" for 1901.

Lion Passant.

Condition:

Very good.

Silver lid in very good condition.

Glass in very good condition.

No chips or cracks.

Dimensions:

Height: 8.5cm / 3.2 inches.

Maximum width: 5cm / 2 inches.

Depth: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1092365
Dealers Internal Reference
SEPT93
Description
This superb and rather unusual silver mounted Bohemian cranberry glass scent bottle is dated Birmingham 1901 and bears the marks of Charles May, who specialised in perfume bottles. The rich cranberry glass body a beautiful tear-drop shape. It is sliced-cut to clear glass in geometric patterns and fits beautifully in the palm of the hand. The neck mounted with a fully hallmarked silver hinged lid. The lid prettily engraved with a feather on a textured background. The inner neck fitted with a clear glass stopper.
fig 1. RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER & OVERLAY CRANBERRY GLASS SCENT BOTTLE BY CHARLES MAY, BIRMINGHAM 1901
fig 1. Rare Edwardian Silver & Overlay Cranberry Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham 1901

Hallmarks:

CM for Charles May.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Date letter "b" for 1901.

Lion Passant.

Condition:

Very good.

Silver lid in very good condition.

Glass in very good condition.

No chips or cracks.

Dimensions:

fig 2. RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER & OVERLAY CRANBERRY GLASS SCENT BOTTLE BY CHARLES MAY, BIRMINGHAM 1901
fig 2. Rare Edwardian Silver & Overlay Cranberry Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham 1901

Height: 8.5cm / 3.2 inches.

Maximum width: 5cm / 2 inches.

Depth: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

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. RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER & OVERLAY CRANBERRY GLASS SCENT BOTTLE BY CHARLES MAY, BIRMINGHAM 1901
fig 3. Rare Edwardian Silver & Overlay Cranberry Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham 1901

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
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1092365
Dealers Internal Ref
SEPT93
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER & OVERLAY CRANBERRY GLASS SCENT BOTTLE BY CHARLES MAY, BIRMINGHAM 1901
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Archive I RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER & OVERLAY CRANBERRY GLASS SCENT BOTTLE BY CHARLES MAY, BIRMINGHAM 1901

Rare Edwardian Silver & Overlay Cranberry Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham 1901

Archive II RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER & OVERLAY CRANBERRY GLASS SCENT BOTTLE BY CHARLES MAY, BIRMINGHAM 1901 View II
Archive III RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER & OVERLAY CRANBERRY GLASS SCENT BOTTLE BY CHARLES MAY, BIRMINGHAM 1901 View III
Archive IV RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER & OVERLAY CRANBERRY GLASS SCENT BOTTLE BY CHARLES MAY, BIRMINGHAM 1901 View IV
Archive V RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER & OVERLAY CRANBERRY GLASS SCENT BOTTLE BY CHARLES MAY, BIRMINGHAM 1901 View V
Archive VI RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER & OVERLAY CRANBERRY GLASS SCENT BOTTLE BY CHARLES MAY, BIRMINGHAM 1901 View VI
Archive VII RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER & OVERLAY CRANBERRY GLASS SCENT BOTTLE BY CHARLES MAY, BIRMINGHAM 1901 View VII
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RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER & OVERLAY CRANBERRY GLASS SCENT BOTTLE BY CHARLES MAY, BIRMINGHAM 1901
RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER & OVERLAY CRANBERRY GLASS SCENT BOTTLE BY CHARLES MAY, BIRMINGHAM 1901
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RARE EDWARDIAN SILVER & OVERLAY CRANBERRY GLASS SCENT BOTTLE BY CHARLES MAY, BIRMINGHAM 1901
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