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Exquisite 19th C. French Silver & Overlay Amethyst Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1880
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Exquisite 19th C. French Silver & Overlay Amethyst Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

19th century
Description

This is a very elegant French silver and sliced-cut amethyst glass scent bottle. The hallmarked silver hinged lid fitted on a delightful sliced-cut amethyst glass body. The neck fitted with a clear glass stopper.

Hallmarks:

Boar head in a lozenge (French mark for small articles)

Maker's mark.

Dimensions:

Height: 8cm / 3 inches.

Width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Depth: 1.5cm / 0.4 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Glass in excellent condition.

Lid in very good condition

Postage:

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): £45.00

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Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Amethyst Glass Scent Bottle to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1197258
Dealers Internal Reference
FEV74
Description
This is a very elegant French silver and sliced-cut amethyst glass scent bottle. The hallmarked silver hinged lid fitted on a delightful sliced-cut amethyst glass body. The neck fitted with a clear glass stopper.
fig 1. A late 19th-century French cut glass scent bottle featuring purple amethyst overlay glass and a fitted silver cap.
fig 1. Exquisite 19th C. French Silver & Overlay Amethyst Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

Hallmarks:

Boar head in a lozenge (French mark for small articles)

Maker's mark.

Dimensions:

Height: 8cm / 3 inches.

Width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Depth: 1.5cm / 0.4 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Glass in excellent condition.

fig 2. A late 19th-century French cut glass scent bottle featuring purple amethyst overlay glass and a fitted silver cap.
fig 2. Exquisite 19th C. French Silver & Overlay Amethyst Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

Lid in very good condition

Postage:

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): £45.00

fig 3. A late 19th-century French cut glass scent bottle featuring purple amethyst overlay glass and a fitted silver cap.
fig 3. Exquisite 19th C. French Silver & Overlay Amethyst Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

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
8cm (3.15")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Amethyst Glass Scent Bottle to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1197258
Dealers Internal Ref
FEV74
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I A late 19th-century French cut glass scent bottle featuring purple amethyst overlay glass and a fitted silver cap.

Exquisite 19th C. French Silver & Overlay Amethyst Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

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A late 19th-century French cut glass scent bottle featuring purple amethyst overlay glass and a fitted silver cap.
EXQUISITE 19TH C. FRENCH SILVER & OVERLAY AMETHYST GLASS SCENT BOTTLE, CIRCA 1880
Ref: SA1197258
A late 19th-century French cut glass scent bottle featuring purple amethyst overlay glass and a fitted silver cap.
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During the late 19th century, French glassmakers produced small portable containers for liquid fragrance and scented oils, designed for dressing tables or personal carrying. Overlay glass, also known as flashed glass, involves fusing layers of contrasting coloured and clear glass before cutting through the outer layer to expose the clear glass beneath.

These items were primarily constructed from lead crystal or coloured glass combined with silver, gold, or silver-gilt collars and stoppers. The glass was often hand-cut, faceted, or decorated using overlay techniques, while silver fittings were stamped with regional assay hallmarks.

Authentic French examples typically feature official silver hallmarks, such as the Minerva head stamp, visible on the metal cap or collar. Additionally, original glass vessels display hand-cut facet edges, hand-ground stoppers, and light base wear consistent with age.

A decorative scent bottle can be placed on a mirrored vanity tray, styled on a bedroom dressing table, or displayed alongside small glassware on a bathroom shelf. Grouping several glass bottles of varying heights creates a focused visual arrangement in a dressing area.

Clean the glass exterior gently using a soft, dry lint-free cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that could harm the glass surface. Silver mounts should be polished sparingly with a specialised silver polishing cloth to preserve the finish without allowing residue to seep into the glass vessel.
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