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Silver Cased Scent Bottle
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Silver Cased Scent Bottle

19th century
Sold 17 June 2025 · Jane Short Antiques
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Description

19th Century silver cased scent bottle of cylindrical form with a hinged cover.

The body is allover decorated with repoussé flora. The interior has the original glass stopper.

Hallmarks for Birmingham 1894 and possibly by Mappin Bros.

A good and heavy piece in very good condition.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone.

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Silver Cased Scent Bottle to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1147746
Dealers Internal Reference
A4624
Description
19th Century silver cased scent bottle of cylindrical form with a hinged cover.

The body is allover decorated with repoussé flora. The interior has the original glass stopper.

Hallmarks for Birmingham 1894 and possibly by Mappin Bros.

A good and heavy piece in very good condition.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone.

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Silver Cased Scent Bottle to the Victorian era.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1147746
Dealers Internal Ref
A4624
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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Archive I A close-up photograph of an ornate, embossed sterling silver cased scent bottle featuring intricate floral scrollwork patterns. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Silver Cased Scent Bottle

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Jane Short Antiques

Jane Short Antiques
Telephone 07850 937057 or 07540 126714
Location
Long Melford
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/janeshort
Verified Since Mar 2020
Items For Sale 181
Items Sold 966
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
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A close-up photograph of an ornate, embossed sterling silver cased scent bottle featuring intricate floral scrollwork patterns.
Silver Cased Scent Bottle
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A close-up photograph of an ornate, embossed sterling silver cased scent bottle featuring intricate floral scrollwork patterns.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPerfume Bottles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRepousse floral scrolls, Cased metal body, Hinged or fitted cap, Hallmarked accents
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

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Silver scent and smelling bottles gained prominence during the 18th and 19th centuries as essential accessories for holding aromatic vinegars and perfumes, often used to mask unpleasant odours or prevent fainting.

These pieces typically feature outer cases or mounts crafted from sterling or coin silver, often decorated with repousse, chasing, or engravement, housing an internal glass or crystal scent vial with a stopper.

Authenticity is verified through hallmark stamps indicating the metal purity, makers mark, assay office, and date letter, alongside period-correct handcrafting techniques and patination.

Display the bottle on a mirrored vanity tray, dressing table surface, or within a glass-fronted cabinet alongside other small decorative silver collectibles.

Preserve the metal by avoiding harsh chemical dips, cleaning gently with a soft microfibre cloth and specialised silver polish only when necessary, and storing in a dry environment.
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