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19th Century Silver Scent Bottle
Abersoch Antiques
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19th Century Silver Scent Bottle

19th century
Description

A lovely 19th century sterling silver scent bottle; engine turned lidded silver top with engraved glass body. Structurally sound, general usage wear as per photos. Bought privately.

Dimensions:

13m tall

8cm wide

8cm deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Silver Mounted Scent Bottle to the 19th Century.

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SA1171366
Dealers Internal Reference
SILVER SCENT BOTTLE
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Goods bought & sold, part exchange considered.

Description
A lovely 19th century sterling silver scent bottle; engine turned lidded silver top with engraved glass body. Structurally sound, general usage wear as per photos. Bought privately.

Dimensions:

13m tall

8cm wide

8cm deep

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Silver Mounted Scent Bottle to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1171366
Dealers Internal Ref
SILVER SCENT BOTTLE
Abersoch Antiques
Abersoch Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010

Welsh country furniture, treen ,longcase clocks, gold & silver

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10 Penlan Street
Pwllheli
North Wales
LL53 5DH
United Kingdom
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Abersoch Antiques
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A 19th-century clear cut glass scent bottle featuring floral engravings and a silver hinged collar.
19TH CENTURY SILVER SCENT BOTTLE
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A 19th-century clear cut glass scent bottle featuring floral engravings and a silver hinged collar.
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Silver-mounted scent bottles gained widespread popularity during the 19th century as personal hygiene and vanity rituals expanded. Crafted to hold liquid perfumes or smelling salts, these vessels combined decorative glasswork with precious metal caps designed to prevent evaporation.

These bottles were predominantly constructed from lead crystal or blown glass, which was then hand-cut with intricate geometric or floral patterns. The collar and hinged or screw-top caps were routinely crafted from sterling silver or silver plate.

Authentic pieces from this period typically display hallmarks stamped onto the silver collar or lid, indicating the maker, silver purity, and assay office. The glass often shows signs of hand-cutting, including starburst bases and slight variations in pattern symmetry.

Antique scent bottles are ideal for styling vanity trays, dressing tables, or bathroom shelving. Displaying them alongside marble surfaces, brass mirrors, or stacked books adds texture and historic detail to modern spaces.

Clean the glass body using warm water and a mild detergent, applying a soft cotton swab for detailed cuttings. Silver components should be buffed gently with a specialised silver polishing cloth to remove tarnish without damaging surrounding glass.
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