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Rare Victorian Silver and Sliced-cut Amber Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham 1899
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Rare Victorian Silver and Sliced-cut Amber Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham 1899

19th century
Sold 10 February 2026 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This exquisite and very unusual silver and cut glass scent bottle is dated Birmingham 1899 and bears the marks of Charles May, who specialised in perfume bottles. The rich kite-shaped amber coloured body exquisitely sliced-cut in diamond patterns. The neck fitted with a fully hallmarked hinged silver lid opening to reveal the original amber glass stopper.

Hallmarks:

CM for Charles May.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Date letter "z" for 1899.

Lion Passant.

Dimensions:

Height: 5cm / 2 inches.

Width: 4cm / 1.4 inches.

Depth: 2cm / 0.6 inches.

Condition:

Excellent.

No dings or dents, no holes to the lid.

Inner glass neck in perfect condition.

Glass stopper in good condition.

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £40.00

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Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1194874
Dealers Internal Reference
FEV89
Description
This exquisite and very unusual silver and cut glass scent bottle is dated Birmingham 1899 and bears the marks of Charles May, who specialised in perfume bottles. The rich kite-shaped amber coloured body exquisitely sliced-cut in diamond patterns.
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The neck fitted with a fully hallmarked hinged silver lid opening to reveal the original amber glass stopper.
Julie Cartwright Antiques
fig 1. An amber cut-glass Victorian scent bottle featuring an ornate embossed sterling silver screw cap.
fig 1. Rare Victorian Silver and Sliced-cut Amber Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham 1899

Hallmarks:

CM for Charles May.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Date letter "z" for 1899.

Lion Passant.

Dimensions:

Height: 5cm / 2 inches.

Width: 4cm / 1.4 inches.

Depth: 2cm / 0.6 inches.

Condition:

Excellent.

No dings or dents, no holes to the lid.

fig 2. An amber cut-glass Victorian scent bottle featuring an ornate embossed sterling silver screw cap.
fig 2. Rare Victorian Silver and Sliced-cut Amber Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham 1899

Inner glass neck in perfect condition.

Glass stopper in good condition.

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

fig 3. An amber cut-glass Victorian scent bottle featuring an ornate embossed sterling silver screw cap.
fig 3. Rare Victorian Silver and Sliced-cut Amber Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham 1899

Postage USA (including US import duties): £40.00

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
4cm (1.57")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1194874
Dealers Internal Ref
FEV89
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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An amber cut-glass Victorian scent bottle featuring an ornate embossed sterling silver screw cap.
RARE VICTORIAN SILVER AND SLICED-CUT AMBER GLASS SCENT BOTTLE BY CHARLES MAY, BIRMINGHAM 1899
Ref: SA1194874
An amber cut-glass Victorian scent bottle featuring an ornate embossed sterling silver screw cap.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectScent Bottles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling silver, amber glass
  • ColourAmber
  • MotifsCut glass facets, Embossed metalwork, Geometric cross-hatching
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

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Victorian scent bottles were essential dressing table accessories used to hold perfumes, smelling salts, or vinegar during the 19th century, reflecting the eras focus on personal grooming and hygiene.

These pieces typically combined hand-blown or mould-blown glass with precious metals such as sterling silver or gold, often featuring intricate hand-cut facets and embossed metal caps.

Authentic pieces usually feature clear hallmarks on the metal mounts denoting the maker, town, and year of assay, alongside period-appropriate wear and hand-finished glass characteristics.

This type of piece can be displayed on a mirrored vanity tray, a dressing table, or an open shelf where light can pass through the coloured glass, adding a touch of period elegance to contemporary spaces.

Preservation involves dusting the glass gently with a soft cloth and using a non-abrasive silver cloth on the metal mounts, avoiding harsh chemical dips that could damage historical patination or crystal integrity.
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