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Beautiful Victorian Silver Scent Bottle Hallmarked Chester 1899 G Watts & Co
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Beautiful Victorian Silver Scent Bottle Hallmarked Chester 1899 G Watts & Co

19th century
Sold 16 July 2025 · Woodbridge Antiques
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A beautiful Victorian engraved silver scent bottle with Chester hallmarks. Cylindrical in form, the surface is finely engraved in a pattern of leaves with swirls and scrolls. The smooth silver lid top also has an attractive engraved border and the base of the perfume bottles is in plain polished silver.

The lid hinges open to reveal the scent bottle with its glass liner, silver collar and a nicely shaped glass stopper which fits beautifully. The interior of the lid has a lightly gilded finish, adding a luxurious touch to this super quality scent or perfume bottle.

A really beautiful Victorian item which can still be put to good use today and carried in a handbag for a special night out. This scent bottle would make a wonderful gift.

 

Hallmarked to the base and lid by the Chester Assay Office with a date mark for 1899 and makers mark G Watts & Co.

Condition: the silver and the glass stopper are in super condition and the lid hinges perfectly and fits snugly.

 

Measurements Height: 5.2 cm Diameter width: 2 cm Weight: 40 grams

Weights and measurements are approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Woodbridge Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Scent Bottle to the Victorian era.

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SA1113031
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41904
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Description
A beautiful Victorian engraved silver scent bottle with Chester hallmarks. Cylindrical in form, the surface is finely engraved in a pattern of leaves with swirls and scrolls.
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The smooth silver lid top also has an attractive engraved border and the base of the perfume bottles is in plain polished silver.
Woodbridge Antiques
fig 1. An upright cylindrical Victorian silver scent bottle with an open hinged lid, featuring an all-over engraved scroll and leaf pattern.
fig 1. Beautiful Victorian Silver Scent Bottle Hallmarked Chester 1899 G Watts & Co

The lid hinges open to reveal the scent bottle with its glass liner, silver collar and a nicely shaped glass stopper which fits beautifully. The interior of the lid has a lightly gilded finish, adding a luxurious touch to this super quality scent or perfume bottle.

fig 2. An upright cylindrical Victorian silver scent bottle with an open hinged lid, featuring an all-over engraved scroll and leaf pattern.
fig 2. Beautiful Victorian Silver Scent Bottle Hallmarked Chester 1899 G Watts & Co

A really beautiful Victorian item which can still be put to good use today and carried in a handbag for a special night out. This scent bottle would make a wonderful gift.

 

Hallmarked to the base and lid by the Chester Assay Office with a date mark for 1899 and makers mark G Watts & Co.

fig 3. An upright cylindrical Victorian silver scent bottle with an open hinged lid, featuring an all-over engraved scroll and leaf pattern.
fig 3. Beautiful Victorian Silver Scent Bottle Hallmarked Chester 1899 G Watts & Co

Condition: the silver and the glass stopper are in super condition and the lid hinges perfectly and fits snugly.

 

Measurements Height: 5.2 cm Diameter width: 2 cm Weight: 40 grams

Weights and measurements are approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Woodbridge Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Scent Bottle to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1113031
Dealers Internal Ref
41904
Woodbridge Antiques
Woodbridge Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Specialists in quality antique silver, fine jewellery & accessories

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Woodbridge Antiques
Telephone 01394 387 210
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Westerfield Business Centre
Main Road
Westerfield
Suffolk
IP6 9AB
United Kingdom

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An upright cylindrical Victorian silver scent bottle with an open hinged lid, featuring an all-over engraved scroll and leaf pattern.
Beautiful Victorian silver scent bottle hallmarked Chester 1899 G Watts & Co
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectScent Bottles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScroll engraving, Foliate patterns, Hinged lid, Internal glass stopper

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Victorian scent bottles often feature elaborate chased, embossed, or engraved ornamentation, frequently displaying floral, foliate, or scroll motifs reflecting the aesthetic movements of the 19th century.

They were typically constructed from sterling silver, often with gilt interiors to prevent the perfume from tarnishing the metal, and frequently incorporated inner glass stoppers to maintain an airtight seal.

Authentic pieces bear official assay office hallmarks, a date letter indicating the year of testing, a standard mark for sterling silver, and a makers mark stamped directly into the metal.

Placed upon a dressing table tray or mantelpiece, these small decorative items add a touch of historical metallic texture and reflective interest to contemporary spaces.

Preservation involves storing pieces in dry conditions and cleaning them infrequently with a specialized non-abrasive silver cloth to maintain the natural patina without wearing away delicate engravings.
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