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Rare Victorian Silver Mounted Millefiori Glass Scent Bottle by Grinsell& Sons, Birmingham 1900
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Rare Victorian Silver Mounted Millefiori Glass Scent Bottle by Grinsell& Sons, Birmingham 1900

1900 - 1920
Sold 14 February 2026 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Rare Victorian Silver Mounted Millefiori Glass Scent Bottle by 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.

Description

This rare and fabulous Victorian silver mounted millefiori glass scent bottle bears the marks of the renowned silversmith John Grinsell and is dated Birmingham 1900. The moon flask shaped glass body with blue and white canes and flower-heads in hues of green, white and pink. The fully hallmarked hinged silver lid embossed with flowers surrounding a vacant cartouche. The inner lid with gilt wash. The neck fitted with a clear glass stopper.

Hallmarks:

JG&S for John Grinsell & Sons

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "a" for 1900.

Dimensions:

Height: 11cm / 4.4 inches.

Diameter: 8cm / 3.2 inches.

Depth: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Glass in the inner neck in good condition, no cracks.

Lid in good condition.

Strong hinge.

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

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Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Mounted Scent Bottle to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1195894
Dealers Internal Reference
FEV81
Description
This rare and fabulous Victorian silver mounted millefiori glass scent bottle bears the marks of the renowned silversmith John Grinsell and is dated Birmingham 1900.
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The moon flask shaped glass body with blue and white canes and flower-heads in hues of green, white and pink.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

The fully hallmarked hinged silver lid embossed with flowers surrounding a vacant cartouche. The inner lid with gilt wash. The neck fitted with a clear glass stopper.

fig 1. A spherical glass scent bottle featuring blue and white millefiori flower canes with an embossed sterling silver cap.
fig 1. Rare Victorian Silver Mounted Millefiori Glass Scent Bottle by Grinsell& Sons, Birmingham 1900

Hallmarks:

JG&S for John Grinsell & Sons

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "a" for 1900.

Dimensions:

Height: 11cm / 4.4 inches.

Diameter: 8cm / 3.2 inches.

Depth: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

fig 2. A spherical glass scent bottle featuring blue and white millefiori flower canes with an embossed sterling silver cap.
fig 2. Rare Victorian Silver Mounted Millefiori Glass Scent Bottle by Grinsell& Sons, Birmingham 1900

Glass in the inner neck in good condition, no cracks.

Lid in good condition.

Strong hinge.

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

fig 3. A spherical glass scent bottle featuring blue and white millefiori flower canes with an embossed sterling silver cap.
fig 3. Rare Victorian Silver Mounted Millefiori Glass Scent Bottle by Grinsell& Sons, Birmingham 1900

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

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
11cm (4.33")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Mounted Scent Bottle to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1195894
Dealers Internal Ref
FEV81
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 A spherical glass scent bottle featuring blue and white millefiori flower canes with an embossed sterling silver cap. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Victorian Silver Mounted Millefiori Glass Scent Bottle by Grinsell& Sons, Birmingham 1900

Archive II A spherical glass scent bottle featuring blue and white millefiori flower canes with an embossed sterling silver cap. View II
Archive III A spherical glass scent bottle featuring blue and white millefiori flower canes with an embossed sterling silver cap. View III
Archive IV A spherical glass scent bottle featuring blue and white millefiori flower canes with an embossed sterling silver cap. View IV
Archive V A spherical glass scent bottle featuring blue and white millefiori flower canes with an embossed sterling silver cap. View V
Archive VI A spherical glass scent bottle featuring blue and white millefiori flower canes with an embossed sterling silver cap. View VI
Archive VII A spherical glass scent bottle featuring blue and white millefiori flower canes with an embossed sterling silver cap. View VII
Archive VIII A spherical glass scent bottle featuring blue and white millefiori flower canes with an embossed sterling silver cap. View VIII
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Telephone 07947 998435
Location
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 126
Items Sold 2,213
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A spherical glass scent bottle featuring blue and white millefiori flower canes with an embossed sterling silver cap.
RARE VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED MILLEFIORI GLASS SCENT BOTTLE BY GRINSELL& SONS, BIRMINGHAM 1900
Ref: SA1195894
A spherical glass scent bottle featuring blue and white millefiori flower canes with an embossed sterling silver cap.
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  • ObjectPerfume & Scent Bottles
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass, Sterling Silver
  • ColourBlue
  • MotifsMillefiori flower canes, Embossed floral silver cap, Ribbed glass body
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

Victorian scent bottles often feature intricate craftsmanship, combining high-purity sterling silver mounts with decorative glass techniques such as millefiori, cranberry glass, or cut crystal, reflecting the periods penchant for elaborate personal accessories.

These items typically comprise hand-blown or lampworked glass bodies fitted with hinged or screw-on sterling silver caps, often heavily embossed or chased, manufactured using traditional silversmithing techniques in industrial hubs such as Birmingham.

Authenticity is verified through clear silver hallmarks indicating the assay office, date letter, and makers mark, alongside period-correct glass manufacturing characteristics such as pontil marks and traditional cane arrangements in millefiori.

These small decorative objects can be displayed on mirrored vanity trays, dressing tables, or open shelving, adding a touch of historical colour and texture to modern or eclectic interior schemes.

Preserve the items by handling them with clean hands to protect the silver from skin oils, cleaning the silver mounts sparingly with a non-abrasive cloth, and avoiding harsh chemical immersion for the glass body.
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