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A Superb Victorian Silver Mounted Egg Scent Bottle
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A Superb Victorian Silver Mounted Egg Scent Bottle

19th century
Description

A rare novelty silver and ceramic scent bottle, dating from the Victorian era. This unusual and tactile piece has a cranberry coloured egg shaped body, flecked with gold leaf. The silver lid is fully hallmarked and has a cork seal inside. A desirable collector's piece, both practical and decorative.. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£55.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£25.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips or cracks to the body and no splits or dents to the silver.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Birmingham 1887.

Maker :- Charles May.

Length :- 7 cms.

Diameter :- 4 cms. (widest point).

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Scent Bottle to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1196989
Dealers Internal Reference
13886
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Description
A rare novelty silver and ceramic scent bottle, dating from the Victorian era. This unusual and tactile piece has a cranberry coloured egg shaped body, flecked with gold leaf. The silver lid is fully hallmarked and has a cork seal inside. A desirable collector's piece, both practical and decorative.. Dimensions below.
fig 1. A Victorian egg-shaped red glass scent bottle with gold flecks and a hallmarked silver cap.
fig 1. A Superb Victorian Silver Mounted Egg Scent Bottle

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£55.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£25.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips or cracks to the body and no splits or dents to the silver.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Birmingham 1887.

Maker :- Charles May.

Length :- 7 cms.

Diameter :- 4 cms. (widest point).

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Scent Bottle to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1196989
Dealers Internal Ref
13886
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

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A Victorian egg-shaped red glass scent bottle with gold flecks and a hallmarked silver cap.
A Superb Victorian Silver Mounted Egg Scent Bottle
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A Victorian egg-shaped red glass scent bottle with gold flecks and a hallmarked silver cap.
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  • ObjectScent Bottles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass, Sterling Silver
  • ColourRed, Silver
  • MotifsEgg shape, Gold fleck inclusions, Hallmarked silver cap
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This Victorian novelty scent bottle takes an unusual egg form, constructed from cranberry red glass embedded with sparkling gold flecks and fitted with a polished sterling silver cap. The design includes a rounded silver lid bearing clear hallmarks along the collar, creating a striking contrast against the warm, speckled body. Measuring 7 cm high, 4 cm wide, and 4 cm deep, the piece sits comfortably in the hand as a tactile cabinet item. Today, this collector's object serves as a decorative accent or functional vanity accessory in a private home. Placed upon a dressing table, mantelpiece, or bedside table, it introduces historic Victorian character and rich jewel tones to an interior display. The compact scale allows it to integrate easily into existing displays of antique glass and silverware, adding a touch of period craftsmanship to daily routines.

FAQs

It is a small decorative vessel produced during the 19th century to store liquid perfume or smelling salts, typically featuring a glass body and a hallmarked sterling silver cap or collar.

Craftsmen predominantly used hand-blown glass, cut crystal, porcelain, or carved gemstones, combined with sterling silver, silver gilt, or gold mounts.

Authentic pieces often feature British silver hallmarks stamped on the collar or cap, evidence of hand-blown glass finishing such as a polished pontil mark, and original stoppers.

Display these small decorative objects on a mirrored vanity tray, inside a glass curio cabinet, or alongside books on a bedside table.

Wipe the glass with a dry microfibre cloth and polish the silver mount using a non-abrasive silver cloth, avoiding submersion in water to protect internal seals.
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