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Rare Victorian Silver Macintyre Speckled Egg Scent Bottle , Birmingham Circa 1890
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Rare Victorian Silver Macintyre Speckled Egg Scent Bottle , Birmingham Circa 1890

19th century
Description

This is a rare and very collectable Victorian silver & Macintyre porcelain egg scent bottle. The hallmarked screw-top domed silver lid fitted on an egg-shaped speckled porcelain body in a delicate duck egg blue colour. The base hand-painted with the registration number 20772. The inner lid with original cork. Macintyre speckled egg scent bottles are hard to come by and are therefore very desirable and collectable.

Hallmarks:

Maker's marks indistinct.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter indistinct

Condition:

Porcelain body in excellent condition.

Silver lid is in good condition.

Hallmarks partially rubbed.

Silver neck in very good condition.

Dimensions:

Height: 4cm / 1.4 inches.

Width: 2cm / 0.6 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £9 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

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

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

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SA1201066
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MAR83
Description
This is a rare and very collectable Victorian silver & Macintyre porcelain egg scent bottle.
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The hallmarked screw-top domed silver lid fitted on an egg-shaped speckled porcelain body in a delicate duck egg blue colour.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

The base hand-painted with the registration number 20772. The inner lid with original cork. Macintyre speckled egg scent bottles are hard to come by and are therefore very desirable and collectable.

fig 1. A small Victorian egg-shaped ceramic scent bottle in pale green with brown speckles, topped with a silver threaded cap.
fig 1. Rare Victorian Silver Macintyre Speckled Egg Scent Bottle , Birmingham Circa 1890

Hallmarks:

Maker's marks indistinct.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter indistinct

Condition:

Porcelain body in excellent condition.

Silver lid is in good condition.

Hallmarks partially rubbed.

Silver neck in very good condition.

fig 2. A small Victorian egg-shaped ceramic scent bottle in pale green with brown speckles, topped with a silver threaded cap.
fig 2. Rare Victorian Silver Macintyre Speckled Egg Scent Bottle , Birmingham Circa 1890

Dimensions:

Height: 4cm / 1.4 inches.

Width: 2cm / 0.6 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £9 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

fig 3. A small Victorian egg-shaped ceramic scent bottle in pale green with brown speckles, topped with a silver threaded cap.
fig 3. Rare Victorian Silver Macintyre Speckled Egg Scent Bottle , Birmingham Circa 1890

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

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1201066
Dealers Internal Ref
MAR83
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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RARE VICTORIAN SILVER MACINTYRE SPECKLED EGG SCENT BOTTLE , BIRMINGHAM CIRCA 1890

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A small Victorian egg-shaped ceramic scent bottle in pale green with brown speckles, topped with a silver threaded cap.
RARE VICTORIAN SILVER MACINTYRE SPECKLED EGG SCENT BOTTLE , BIRMINGHAM CIRCA 1890
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A small Victorian egg-shaped ceramic scent bottle in pale green with brown speckles, topped with a silver threaded cap.
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Victorian novelty egg scent bottles were small containers produced during the late nineteenth century, designed to hold liquid perfume. Made popular by makers such as James Macintyre and Co, these items mimicked natural wild bird eggs with painted ceramic bodies and silver caps.

These scent bottles typically feature glazed earthenware or porcelain bodies styled to resemble eggs, paired with sterling silver mounts and screw caps. The silver neck collars were fitted to ceramic bases using threaded metal or cork inserts.

Authentic pieces feature British silver hallmarks stamped into the cap or collar, detailing the assay office, maker mark, and date letter. Additionally, genuine porcelain egg bases exhibit hand-applied speckled glazes and distinct maker stamps on the base.

Small decorative items can be arranged atop a bedroom dressing table, displayed alongside glass accessories in a curio cabinet, or placed on a vanity tray to add historical interest to modern dressing spaces.

Clean the ceramic body gently with a dry or slightly dampened microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemicals that could damage the glaze. Use a silver polishing cloth specifically on the metal cap to remove tarnish without disturbing silver hallmarks.
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