Search 0
7,054  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 0 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
LATEST STOCK
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1177449
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
Victorian Silver Lidded Green Enamelled Glass Scent Bottle by J Grinsell & Sons, Birmingham 1900
Sold by Julie Cartwright Antiques
sold SA1177449
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jun 2009
Browse dealers 132 items
Relevant Links
Id #SA1177449
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Victorian Silver Lidded Green Enamelled Glass Scent Bottle by J Grinsell & Sons, Birmingham 1900

19th century
Sold 12 January 2026 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Victorian Silver Lidded Green Enamelled Glass Scent Bottle by J Grinsell & Sons, Birmingham 1900” 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.

Find more for sale
Silver Lidded BottleVintage Perfume FlaconCollectible Scent Bottle Ask the dealer for something similar
Description

This delightful Victorian silver mounted enamelled green glass scent bottle bears the marks of John Grinsell and is dated Birmingham 1900. The slightly panelled pale green glass body heightened with sprays of enamel flowers. Fitted with a fully hallmarked embossed silver screw-top lid. The lid decorated with flowers surrounding a vacant cartouche. The neck with clear glass stopper.

Hallmarks:

JG&S for John Grinsell & Sons

Lion Passant.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Date letter "a" for 1900.

Dimensions:

Height: 12cm / 5 inches.

Maximum diameter: 7cm / 2.6 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

No chips, no cracks.

Silver lid in good condition.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24

Postage overseas: £20 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
12cm (4.72")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1177449
Dealers Internal Reference
NOVE90
Description
This delightful Victorian silver mounted enamelled green glass scent bottle bears the marks of John Grinsell and is dated Birmingham 1900. The slightly panelled pale green glass body heightened with sprays of enamel flowers. Fitted with a fully hallmarked embossed silver screw-top lid. The lid decorated with flowers surrounding a vacant cartouche. The neck with clear glass stopper.
fig 1. A small green glass scent bottle featuring hand-painted floral enamel decoration and a decorative embossed sterling silver screw lid.
fig 1. Victorian Silver Lidded Green Enamelled Glass Scent Bottle by J Grinsell & Sons, Birmingham 1900

Hallmarks:

JG&S for John Grinsell & Sons

Lion Passant.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Date letter "a" for 1900.

Dimensions:

Height: 12cm / 5 inches.

Maximum diameter: 7cm / 2.6 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

No chips, no cracks.

fig 2. A small green glass scent bottle featuring hand-painted floral enamel decoration and a decorative embossed sterling silver screw lid.
fig 2. Victorian Silver Lidded Green Enamelled Glass Scent Bottle by J Grinsell & Sons, Birmingham 1900

Silver lid in good condition.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24

Postage overseas: £20 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
12cm (4.72")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1177449
Dealers Internal Ref
NOVE90
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

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A small green glass scent bottle featuring hand-painted floral enamel decoration and a decorative embossed sterling silver screw lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
1 / 8
Archive I A small green glass scent bottle featuring hand-painted floral enamel decoration and a decorative embossed sterling silver screw lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Silver Lidded Green Enamelled Glass Scent Bottle by J Grinsell & Sons, Birmingham 1900

Archive II A small green glass scent bottle featuring hand-painted floral enamel decoration and a decorative embossed sterling silver screw lid. View II
Archive III A small green glass scent bottle featuring hand-painted floral enamel decoration and a decorative embossed sterling silver screw lid. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A small green glass scent bottle featuring hand-painted floral enamel decoration and a decorative embossed sterling silver screw lid.
Archive V A small green glass scent bottle featuring hand-painted floral enamel decoration and a decorative embossed sterling silver screw lid. View V
Archive VI A small green glass scent bottle featuring hand-painted floral enamel decoration and a decorative embossed sterling silver screw lid. View VI
Archive VII A small green glass scent bottle featuring hand-painted floral enamel decoration and a decorative embossed sterling silver screw lid. View VII
Archive VIII A small green glass scent bottle featuring hand-painted floral enamel decoration and a decorative embossed sterling silver screw lid. View VIII
Enlarged Archival View
Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
Location
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 132
Items Sold 2,217
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Verified Since Jun 2009
View Dealer Info
Location: Suffolk, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified
Jun 2009
For Sale
132
Sold
2,217
A small green glass scent bottle featuring hand-painted floral enamel decoration and a decorative embossed sterling silver screw lid.
VICTORIAN SILVER LIDDED GREEN ENAMELLED GLASS SCENT BOTTLE BY J GRINSELL & SONS, BIRMINGHAM 1900
Ref: SA1177449
A small green glass scent bottle featuring hand-painted floral enamel decoration and a decorative embossed sterling silver screw lid.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Scale Reference
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectScent Bottles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass, Sterling Silver
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsHand-painted floral enamel, Embossed silver lid, Rounded glass body
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Victorian scent bottles became essential accessories during the 19th century as personal hygiene and fragrance gained prominence. They were frequently carried in fitted vanity cases or displayed on dressing tables, often featuring precious metal mounts crafted by silversmiths.

These bottles typically combined blown or moulded glass bodies with sterling silver screw or hinged caps. The glass was often coloured with mineral oxides and decorated with enamel paint, while the silver lids featured intricate hand-chased or embossed floral motifs.

Authentic pieces usually bear British silver hallmarks on the metal mount, indicating the assay office, makers mark, and date letter. Genuine period items also exhibit hand-finished glass characteristics, such as pontil marks and period-specific decorative styles.

Displaying the bottle on a mirrored vanity tray, a dressing table, or a mantelpiece highlights its craftsmanship and adds a touch of historical elegance to contemporary spaces. Grouping it with other small glass or silver objects creates a curated vignette.

Clean the silver components gently with a specialized non-abrasive silver cloth, avoiding direct contact with the glass or enamel decoration. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations to protect the coloured glass and painted motifs.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories