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Small Victorian Silver & Amethyst Sliced-cut Glass Scent Bottle , Circa 1890
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Small Victorian Silver & Amethyst Sliced-cut Glass Scent Bottle , Circa 1890

19th century
Sold 26 November 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Small Victorian Silver & Amethyst Sliced-cut Glass Scent Bottle , Circa 1890” 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.

Description

This is a very pretty small-sizedVictorian silver mounted amethyst glass scent bottle. The body sliced-cut with panels. Mounted with a silver screw top lid embossed with a decorative flower head and scrolls. The inner lid with original cork.

Hallmarks:

Not hallmarked, as it very often was the case with scent bottle lids, but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

Height: 5.5cm / 1.4 inches.

Diameter at widest: 2.5cm / 0.6 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Glass in the inner neck in good condition, no cracks.

No holes to the silver lid but a little uneven at places.

Glass in very good condition.

Postage

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Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.

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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
5cm (1.97")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1170336
Dealers Internal Reference
OCT90
Description
This is a very pretty small-sizedVictorian silver mounted amethyst glass scent bottle. The body sliced-cut with panels. Mounted with a silver screw top lid embossed with a decorative flower head and scrolls. The inner lid with original cork.
fig 1. A small victorian purple cut-glass scent bottle featuring an embossed sterling silver screw cap.
fig 1. Small Victorian Silver & Amethyst Sliced-cut Glass Scent Bottle , Circa 1890

Hallmarks:

Not hallmarked, as it very often was the case with scent bottle lids, but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

Height: 5.5cm / 1.4 inches.

Diameter at widest: 2.5cm / 0.6 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Glass in the inner neck in good condition, no cracks.

fig 2. A small victorian purple cut-glass scent bottle featuring an embossed sterling silver screw cap.
fig 2. Small Victorian Silver & Amethyst Sliced-cut Glass Scent Bottle , Circa 1890

No holes to the silver lid but a little uneven at places.

Glass in very good condition.

Postage

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.

fig 3. A small victorian purple cut-glass scent bottle featuring an embossed sterling silver screw cap.
fig 3. Small Victorian Silver & Amethyst Sliced-cut Glass Scent Bottle , Circa 1890

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
5cm (1.97")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1170336
Dealers Internal Ref
OCT90
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I A small victorian purple cut-glass scent bottle featuring an embossed sterling silver screw cap. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Small Victorian Silver & Amethyst Sliced-cut Glass Scent Bottle , Circa 1890

Archive II A small victorian purple cut-glass scent bottle featuring an embossed sterling silver screw cap. View II
Archive III A small victorian purple cut-glass scent bottle featuring an embossed sterling silver screw cap. View III
Archive IV A small victorian purple cut-glass scent bottle featuring an embossed sterling silver screw cap. View IV
Archive V A small victorian purple cut-glass scent bottle featuring an embossed sterling silver screw cap. View V
Archive VI A small victorian purple cut-glass scent bottle featuring an embossed sterling silver screw cap. View VI
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Telephone 07947 998435
Location
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 137
Items Sold 2,220
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Location: Suffolk, United Kingdom
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A small victorian purple cut-glass scent bottle featuring an embossed sterling silver screw cap.
SMALL VICTORIAN SILVER & AMETHYST SLICED-CUT GLASS SCENT BOTTLE , CIRCA 1890
Ref: SA1170336
A small victorian purple cut-glass scent bottle featuring an embossed sterling silver screw cap.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPerfume & Scent Bottles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass, Sterling Silver
  • ColourPurple
  • MotifsSliced-cut facets, Embossed silver lid, Screw-top cap
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 2 cm (1 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

Victorian scent bottles often feature intricate metalwork, such as embossed or chased silver caps, combined with heavily faceted, coloured, or overlay glass, reflecting the ornate aesthetic of the late 19th century.

These items were typically constructed using hand-blown or cut glass bodies paired with hallmarked sterling silver, white metal, or occasionally gold caps and internal glass stoppers.

Authenticity is generally identified through hallmarks on the metal mounts, hand-cut facets on the glass body, and the presence of a ground-in glass stopper or secure screw cap rather than modern machine-pressed seams.

Antique scent bottles can be displayed on mirrored vanity trays, dressing tables, or open bathroom shelving to add a touch of historical colour and reflective detail to contemporary spaces.

Preservation involves dusting the glass gently with a soft dry cloth and cleaning silver mounts sparingly with a non-abrasive silver cloth, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage embedded glass.
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