Rare Oxford Lavender "Attar" Gilt Turquoise Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1850

Name: Rare Oxford Lavender "Attar" Gilt Turquoise Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1850
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1109363
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Julie Cartwright Antiques

Description

This is a very pretty and rather unusual gilt 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 turquoise colour.

The straight sides heightened with naive gilt decorations.

Fitted with the original penny shaped stopper.

Dimensions:

Length: 19.5cm / 7.2 inches

Width: 1.75cm x 1.75cm / 0.6 inches x 0.6 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

No damage to glass.

Postage:

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Physical Dimensions

Height

19.5cm (7.68")

Width

1.8cm (0.71")

Depth

1.8cm (0.71")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1109363

Dealers Internal Reference

NOVE72

Description

This is a very pretty and rather unusual gilt 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 turquoise colour.