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Exquisite Silver & Amethyst Enamelled Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham 1910
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Exquisite Silver & Amethyst Enamelled Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham 1910

1900 - 1920
Sold 27 February 2026 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Exquisite Silver & Amethyst Enamelled Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham 1910 ” 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.

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Description

This delightful silver mounted amethyst glass scent bottle is dated Birmingham 1910 and bears the marks of Charles May, who specialised in perfume bottles. The panelled amethyst glass body heightened with enamel flower garlands. Mounted with a fully hallmarked silver pull-off lid. The lid embossed with foliate scrolls surrounding a vacant reserve. The inner lid corked.

Hallmarks:

CM for Charles May.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Date letter "l" for 1910.

Lion Passant.

Dimensions:

Height: 13cm / 5 inches.

Base diameter: 7cm / 3 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

No chips, no cracks.

Silver lid in very 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.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Amethyst Glass Scent Bottle to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1197746
Dealers Internal Reference
FEV61
Description
This delightful silver mounted amethyst glass scent bottle is dated Birmingham 1910 and bears the marks of Charles May, who specialised in perfume bottles. The panelled amethyst glass body heightened with enamel flower garlands. Mounted with a fully hallmarked silver pull-off lid. The lid embossed with foliate scrolls surrounding a vacant reserve. The inner lid corked.
fig 1. An antique amethyst glass scent bottle featuring hand-painted white enamel floral decorations and an ornate embossed sterling silver screw cap.
fig 1. Exquisite Silver & Amethyst Enamelled Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham 1910

Hallmarks:

CM for Charles May.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Date letter "l" for 1910.

Lion Passant.

Dimensions:

Height: 13cm / 5 inches.

Base diameter: 7cm / 3 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

No chips, no cracks.

Silver lid in very good condition.

fig 2. An antique amethyst glass scent bottle featuring hand-painted white enamel floral decorations and an ornate embossed sterling silver screw cap.
fig 2. Exquisite Silver & Amethyst Enamelled Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham 1910

Delivery:

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

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
13cm (5.12")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Amethyst Glass Scent Bottle to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1197746
Dealers Internal Ref
FEV61
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 An antique amethyst glass scent bottle featuring hand-painted white enamel floral decorations and an ornate embossed sterling silver screw cap. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Exquisite Silver & Amethyst Enamelled Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham 1910

Archive II An antique amethyst glass scent bottle featuring hand-painted white enamel floral decorations and an ornate embossed sterling silver screw cap. View II
Archive III An antique amethyst glass scent bottle featuring hand-painted white enamel floral decorations and an ornate embossed sterling silver screw cap. View III
Archive IV An antique amethyst glass scent bottle featuring hand-painted white enamel floral decorations and an ornate embossed sterling silver screw cap. View IV
Archive V An antique amethyst glass scent bottle featuring hand-painted white enamel floral decorations and an ornate embossed sterling silver screw cap. View V
Archive VI An antique amethyst glass scent bottle featuring hand-painted white enamel floral decorations and an ornate embossed sterling silver screw cap. View VI
Archive VII An antique amethyst glass scent bottle featuring hand-painted white enamel floral decorations and an ornate embossed sterling silver screw cap. View VII
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

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An antique amethyst glass scent bottle featuring hand-painted white enamel floral decorations and an ornate embossed sterling silver screw cap.
EXQUISITE SILVER & AMETHYST ENAMELLED GLASS SCENT BOTTLE BY CHARLES MAY, BIRMINGHAM 1910
Ref: SA1197746
An antique amethyst glass scent bottle featuring hand-painted white enamel floral decorations and an ornate embossed sterling silver screw cap.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPerfume & Scent Bottles
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialGlass, Sterling Silver, Enamel
  • ColourPurple
  • MotifsEmbossed floral scrollwork, Hand-painted enamel flowers, Domed silver cap
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Edwardian scent bottles from the early 20th century typically combine deep-coloured or clear glass with highly ornate sterling silver lids, often featuring embossed scrollwork or floral motifs characteristic of the periods manufacturing output in Birmingham.

These pieces were crafted using mouth-blown or moulded coloured glass, often hand-painted with enamel decorations, and paired with hallmarked sterling silver caps produced through stamping, repousse, and chasing techniques.

Authenticity is verified by examining the silver hallmarks on the collar or lid, which indicate the assay office, silver standard, and makers mark, alongside the weight and characteristic wear patterns of the glass base.

An antique scent bottle can be displayed on a dressing table tray, a mantelpiece, or within a glass-fronted cabinet to introduce a touch of period colour and metallic texture to contemporary spaces.

Preserve the piece by keeping it away from direct sunlight to prevent enamel fading, cleaning the glass with a soft dry cloth, and using specialist non-abrasive silver polish strictly avoiding contact with painted or enamelled surfaces.
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