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Early Victorian Miniature Victorian Silver & Overlay Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1850
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Early Victorian Miniature Victorian Silver & Overlay Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1850

19th century
Description

This is an exquisite early Victorian silver and Bohemian glass miniature scent bottle. The silver screw-top lid fitted on a delightful sliced-cut Bristol blue glass body.

Hallmarks:

Unmarked as it was often the case with scent bottle lids but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

Height: 5.5cm / 2.2 inches.

Width: 2cm / 0.6 inches.

Depth: 1cm / 0.3 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Glass in very good condition.

No holes to the lid

Strong hinge.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Overlay Scent Bottle to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1177019
Dealers Internal Reference
NOVE95
Description
This is an exquisite early Victorian silver and Bohemian glass miniature scent bottle. The silver screw-top lid fitted on a delightful sliced-cut Bristol blue glass body.

Hallmarks:

Unmarked as it was often the case with scent bottle lids but tested as silver.

fig 1. An early Victorian miniature scent bottle made from cobalt blue cut-to-clear overlay glass with a silver screw cap.
fig 1. Early Victorian Miniature Victorian Silver & Overlay Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1850

Dimensions:

Height: 5.5cm / 2.2 inches.

Width: 2cm / 0.6 inches.

Depth: 1cm / 0.3 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Glass in very good condition.

No holes to the lid

Strong hinge.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

fig 2. An early Victorian miniature scent bottle made from cobalt blue cut-to-clear overlay glass with a silver screw cap.
fig 2. Early Victorian Miniature Victorian Silver & Overlay Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1850

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24

Postage overseas: £15 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
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Overlay Scent Bottle to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1177019
Dealers Internal Ref
NOVE95
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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An early Victorian miniature scent bottle made from cobalt blue cut-to-clear overlay glass with a silver screw cap.
EARLY VICTORIAN MINIATURE VICTORIAN SILVER & OVERLAY GLASS SCENT BOTTLE, CIRCA 1850
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An early Victorian miniature scent bottle made from cobalt blue cut-to-clear overlay glass with a silver screw cap.
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Victorian overlay glass scent bottles are small decorative containers designed to hold perfume or smelling salts during the mid-to-late nineteenth century. They feature a glassmaking technique where a layer of coloured glass is fused over clear glass and subsequently cut away to create intricate contrast patterns.

These bottles were typically crafted using hand-blown lead glass, often layered with coloured casing such as cobalt or ruby glass. Mounts, collars, and screw caps were commonly constructed from sterling silver, silver plate, or gilt brass.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut faceted glass with slight hand-crafted irregularities, wear on the base matching their age, and period-correct silver hallmarks or makers marks on the collar or cap.

Miniature scent bottles can be styled arranged on a mirrored vanity tray, positioned within a glass display cabinet, or placed on a bedside table alongside contemporary ceramics.

Clean glass surfaces gently with a soft, damp cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners. Silver components should be polished carefully using a dedicated silver cloth to avoid transferring polish onto the glass.
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