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Fabulous Edwardian Silver & Bohemian Triple Cased Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham 1905
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Fabulous Edwardian Silver & Bohemian Triple Cased Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham 1905

1900 - 1920
Sold 9 November 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Fabulous Edwardian Silver & Bohemian Triple Cased Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham 1905” 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.

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Description

This gorgeous overlay opaline glass silver mounted scent bottle was made by the renowned scent bottle maker Charles May and is dated Birmingham 1905. The vivid green opaque body cut to white opaline glass then to clear glass with geometric patterns. The neck mounted with an embossed hinged silver lid and fitted with a clear glass stopper.

Hallmarks:

CM for Charles May.

Birmingham Assay mark.

Lion passant.

Date letter "f" for 1905.

Dimensions:

Height: 10cm - 4 inches.

Maximum diameter: 3cm - 1.2 inches.

Condition:

Glass in very good condition.

Inside of neck in excellent condition. No cracks.

Silver lid in very good condition.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £10.00 Royal Mail Special Delivery.

Postage overseas: £18 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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1177015
Dealers Internal Reference
NOVE94
Description
This gorgeous overlay opaline glass silver mounted scent bottle was made by the renowned scent bottle maker Charles May and is dated Birmingham 1905. The vivid green opaque body cut to white opaline glass then to clear glass with geometric patterns. The neck mounted with an embossed hinged silver lid and fitted with a clear glass stopper.
fig 1. An Edwardian cut glass scent bottle featuring green and white overlaid layers with an embossed sterling silver top.
fig 1. Fabulous Edwardian Silver & Bohemian Triple Cased Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham 1905

Hallmarks:

CM for Charles May.

Birmingham Assay mark.

Lion passant.

Date letter "f" for 1905.

Dimensions:

Height: 10cm - 4 inches.

Maximum diameter: 3cm - 1.2 inches.

Condition:

Glass in very good condition.

Inside of neck in excellent condition. No cracks.

fig 2. An Edwardian cut glass scent bottle featuring green and white overlaid layers with an embossed sterling silver top.
fig 2. Fabulous Edwardian Silver & Bohemian Triple Cased Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham 1905

Silver lid in very good condition.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £10.00 Royal Mail Special Delivery.

Postage overseas: £18 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
10cm (3.94")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1177015
Dealers Internal Ref
NOVE94
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 An Edwardian cut glass scent bottle featuring green and white overlaid layers with an embossed sterling silver top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fabulous Edwardian Silver & Bohemian Triple Cased Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham 1905

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Julie Cartwright Antiques

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Verified Since Jun 2009
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An Edwardian cut glass scent bottle featuring green and white overlaid layers with an embossed sterling silver top.
FABULOUS EDWARDIAN SILVER & BOHEMIAN TRIPLE CASED GLASS SCENT BOTTLE BY CHARLES MAY, BIRMINGHAM 1905
Ref: SA1177015
An Edwardian cut glass scent bottle featuring green and white overlaid layers with an embossed sterling silver top.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPerfume & Scent Bottles
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Glass
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsCased glass overlay, Geometric hand-cut patterns, Embossed silver cap
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Edwardian items, produced between 1901 and 1910, often feature refined elegance, drawing inspiration from neoclassical motifs, garland styles, and the transition into early Art Nouveau aesthetics.

These pieces typically combine layered or cased blown glass with hallmarked sterling silver caps, often incorporating intricate hand-cut designs to reveal contrasting underlying glass colours.

Authenticity is verified through clear silver hallmarks stamped by assay offices, indicating the makers mark, purity standard, and date letter, alongside period-appropriate hand-cut glass techniques.

This piece can be displayed on a vanity tray, dressing table, or open shelving unit, adding a touch of historical craftsmanship and reflective texture to contemporary spaces.

Gentle dusting with a soft microfiber cloth and careful avoidance of harsh chemical polishes near the glass will preserve the integrity of both the sterling silver and the delicate glass surface.
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