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

19th century
Sold 24 October 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Rare Oxford Lavender "Attar" Gilt Turquoise Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1850” found a buyer.

It was listed by Julie Cartwright Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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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:

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
19.5cm (7.68")
Width
1.8cm (0.71")
Depth
1.8cm (0.71")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Turquoise Glass Scent Bottle 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.
“
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.

fig 1. A narrow, cylindrical turquoise glass scent bottle decorated with hand-gilt motifs and a stopper.
fig 1. Rare Oxford Lavender "Attar" Gilt Turquoise Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1850

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:

fig 2. A narrow, cylindrical turquoise glass scent bottle decorated with hand-gilt motifs and a stopper.
fig 2. Rare Oxford Lavender "Attar" Gilt Turquoise Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1850

Very good.

No damage to glass.

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.

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
19.5cm (7.68")
Width
1.8cm (0.71")
Depth
1.8cm (0.71")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1109363
Dealers Internal Ref
NOVE72
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I A narrow, cylindrical turquoise glass scent bottle decorated with hand-gilt motifs and a stopper. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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

Archive II A narrow, cylindrical turquoise glass scent bottle decorated with hand-gilt motifs and a stopper. View II
Archive III A narrow, cylindrical turquoise glass scent bottle decorated with hand-gilt motifs and a stopper. View III
Archive IV A narrow, cylindrical turquoise glass scent bottle decorated with hand-gilt motifs and a stopper. View IV
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

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A narrow, cylindrical turquoise glass scent bottle decorated with hand-gilt motifs and a stopper.
RARE OXFORD LAVENDER "ATTAR" GILT TURQUOISE GLASS SCENT BOTTLE, CIRCA 1850
Ref: SA1109363
A narrow, cylindrical turquoise glass scent bottle decorated with hand-gilt motifs and a stopper.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPerfume Bottles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass, Gold Leaf
  • ColourTurquoise
  • MotifsHand-gilt detailing, Cylindrical form, Integrated stopper
  • SizeH 19.5 cm (8 in) x W 1.8 cm (1 in) x D 1.8 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Victorian scent bottles are small, decorative containers used to hold liquid perfumes or smelling salts during the 19th century, often carried in fitted travel cases or displayed on dressing tables.

These pieces were typically crafted from blown or moulded glass, often enhanced with hand-applied gilding, enamel, or precious metal mountings such as silver and gold.

Authenticity is determined by examining pontil marks, wear patterns on the base, the consistency of hand-gilding, and the chemical composition or weight of the glass typical of the period.

Place the bottle on a mirrored vanity tray, a marble mantelpiece, or inside a glass-fronted cabinet to reflect light and highlight its historic craftsmanship.

Clean gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to avoid damaging delicate surface gilding, and keep the object out of direct sunlight to prevent colour fading.
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