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Delightful 19th Century French Enamelled Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1880
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Delightful 19th Century French Enamelled Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

19th century
Sold 5 October 2024 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This is a charming 19th Century French enamelled glass cologne bottle. The rustic clear glass enamelled with a polychrome glarland of flowers. The original stopper with conforming enamel decoration.

Dimensions:

Height: 14cm / 5.2 inches.

Base: 6cm x 6cm / 2.3 inches x 2.3 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

No chips or cracks.

Enamel decorations with no loss.

Postage:

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Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Antique Glass Scent Bottle to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1097255
Dealers Internal Reference
OCT92
Description
This is a charming 19th Century French enamelled glass cologne bottle. The rustic clear glass enamelled with a polychrome glarland of flowers. The original stopper with conforming enamel decoration.

Dimensions:

fig 1. A clear glass rectangular scent bottle features hand-painted floral enamel decoration and a matching round stopper.
fig 1. Delightful 19th Century French Enamelled Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

Height: 14cm / 5.2 inches.

Base: 6cm x 6cm / 2.3 inches x 2.3 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

No chips or cracks.

Enamel decorations with no loss.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £15 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.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Antique Glass Scent Bottle to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1097255
Dealers Internal Ref
OCT92
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

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Verified Since Jun 2009
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A clear glass rectangular scent bottle features hand-painted floral enamel decoration and a matching round stopper.
DELIGHTFUL 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ENAMELLED GLASS SCENT BOTTLE, CIRCA 1880
Ref: SA1097255
A clear glass rectangular scent bottle features hand-painted floral enamel decoration and a matching round stopper.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPerfume Bottles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass, Enamel
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsHand-painted floral motifs, Enamelled decoration, Matching glass stopper, Rectangular body
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 6 cm (2 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

FAQs

During the 19th century, particularly the Victorian and Belle Epoque eras, French glassmakers produced highly decorative scent bottles for the luxury vanity market. Enamelling techniques allowed artisans to paint intricate, colourful floral motifs directly onto the glass surface, creating highly sought-after boudoir accessories.

These pieces were typically crafted from blown or mould-pressed clear glass, featuring hand-ground glass stoppers to ensure an airtight seal for precious perfumes. Artisans applied vitreous enamel paints by hand, firing the glass at low temperatures to fuse the colourful pigments permanently to the exterior.

Authentic 19th-century scent bottles often display minor surface irregularities, tiny air bubbles within the glass, and hand-filed pontil marks on the base. The enamel work should exhibit slight raised relief due to the thickness of the vitreous paints, and the stopper must be individually ground to fit its specific neck.

Placing such decorative glassware on a mirrored tray, marble vanity counter, or floating shelf allows light to pass through the clear glass and highlight the vibrant enamel colours. It serves as a sophisticated focal point in a bedroom or bathroom, blending historical craftsmanship with contemporary minimalist surfaces.

To protect delicate hand-painted enamel and prevent historical glass degradation, pieces should be kept out of direct sunlight and dusted gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth. Avoid using water, chemical cleaners, or immersion, as moisture can damage the aged enamel pigments and compromise any residual internal residue.
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