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Exquisite 19th C. French Gilt Opaline Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1870
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Exquisite 19th C. French Gilt Opaline Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1870

19th century
Sold 6 September 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This is a gorgeous and unusual 19th Century French Palais Royal scent bottle. The white opalescent cylindrical glass body heightened with a band of gilt and blue enamelled foliate decorations . The gilt neck with original ball stopper.

Dimensions:

Height: 9cm / 3.4 inches

Diameter: 5cm / 2 inches.

Condition:

Excellent.

Glass in perfect condition.

Gilding ever so slightly rubbed at places, commensurate with age.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this French Opaline Scent Bottle to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1118854
Dealers Internal Reference
JANV75
Description
This is a gorgeous and unusual 19th Century French Palais Royal scent bottle.
“
The white opalescent cylindrical glass body heightened with a band of gilt and blue enamelled foliate decorations.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

. The gilt neck with original ball stopper.

fig 1. A white opaline glass scent bottle with a spherical stopper, decorated with hand-painted blue floral motifs and gilded banding.
fig 1. Exquisite 19th C. French Gilt Opaline Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1870

Dimensions:

Height: 9cm / 3.4 inches

Diameter: 5cm / 2 inches.

Condition:

Excellent.

Glass in perfect condition.

Gilding ever so slightly rubbed at places, commensurate with age.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

fig 2. A white opaline glass scent bottle with a spherical stopper, decorated with hand-painted blue floral motifs and gilded banding.
fig 2. Exquisite 19th C. French Gilt Opaline Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1870

Postage overseas: £20 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
9cm (3.54")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this French Opaline Scent Bottle to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1118854
Dealers Internal Ref
JANV75
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I A white opaline glass scent bottle with a spherical stopper, decorated with hand-painted blue floral motifs and gilded banding. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Exquisite 19th C. French Gilt Opaline Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1870

Archive II A white opaline glass scent bottle with a spherical stopper, decorated with hand-painted blue floral motifs and gilded banding. View II
Archive III A white opaline glass scent bottle with a spherical stopper, decorated with hand-painted blue floral motifs and gilded banding. View III
Archive IV A white opaline glass scent bottle with a spherical stopper, decorated with hand-painted blue floral motifs and gilded banding. View IV
Archive V A white opaline glass scent bottle with a spherical stopper, decorated with hand-painted blue floral motifs and gilded banding. View V
Archive VI A white opaline glass scent bottle with a spherical stopper, decorated with hand-painted blue floral motifs and gilded banding. View VI
Archive VII A white opaline glass scent bottle with a spherical stopper, decorated with hand-painted blue floral motifs and gilded banding. View VII
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
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Suffolk
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 145
Items Sold 2,225
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A white opaline glass scent bottle with a spherical stopper, decorated with hand-painted blue floral motifs and gilded banding.
EXQUISITE 19TH C. FRENCH GILT OPALINE GLASS SCENT BOTTLE, CIRCA 1870
Ref: SA1118854
A white opaline glass scent bottle with a spherical stopper, decorated with hand-painted blue floral motifs and gilded banding.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectScent Bottles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Period Revival
  • MaterialOpaline glass, gold leaf
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsHand-painted floral scrolls, Gilded trim lines, Spherical stopper
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Oparline glass is an opaque or translucent glass that gained immense popularity in France during the 19th century, particularly during the reigns of Charles X and Napoleon III, prized for its delicate pastel hues and milky texture.

It was produced by adding bone ash, arsenic, or tin oxide to the molten glass batch to create its characteristic opacity, often finished with hand-gilded accents and hand-painted enamels.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit pontil marks on the base, heavy fire-gilding that shows wear consistent with age, and a fine, satin-like weight and texture unique to nineteenth-century French glasshouses.

They can be displayed on mirrored vanity trays, styled on open shelving in a bathroom, or placed upon a mantelpiece to catch the light and add a touch of historical colour.

Clean gently using lukewarm water and a mild detergent with a soft cloth, avoiding harsh chemicals or scrubbing the delicate gilt or enamelled surface to prevent irreversible damage.
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