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Fabulous French Sterling Silver & Guilloche Enamel Scent Bottle, Circa 1910
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Fabulous French Sterling Silver & Guilloche Enamel Scent Bottle, Circa 1910

1900 - 1920
Description

This superb quality silver gilt and lilac guilloche enamel scent bottle bears French hallmarks and dates circa 1910. The exquisite dark lilac enamel screw-top lid with a delicate white enamel border. Fitted on a sliced-cut rectangular crystal glass body exquisitely etched with floral garlands. The inner gilt lid impressed with French hallmarks. The base star incised.

Hallmarks:

Minerva Head.

Condition:

Excellent.

Enamel lid in excellent condition.

Glass in perfect condition. No chips or cracks.

Dimensions:

Height: 10cm / 4 inches.

Width: 6.5cm / 2.4 inches.

Depth: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.

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
10cm (3.94")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Guilloche Enamel Scent Bottle to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1201292
Dealers Internal Reference
MAR80
Description
This superb quality silver gilt and lilac guilloche enamel scent bottle bears French hallmarks and dates circa 1910. The exquisite dark lilac enamel screw-top lid with a delicate white enamel border. Fitted on a sliced-cut rectangular crystal glass body exquisitely etched with floral garlands. The inner gilt lid impressed with French hallmarks. The base star incised.
fig 1. A clear cut-glass perfume bottle with etched floral motifs, topped with a cylindrical silver cap coated in woven-pattern purple guilloche enamel.
fig 1. Fabulous French Sterling Silver & Guilloche Enamel Scent Bottle, Circa 1910

Hallmarks:

Minerva Head.

Condition:

Excellent.

Enamel lid in excellent condition.

Glass in perfect condition. No chips or cracks.

Dimensions:

Height: 10cm / 4 inches.

Width: 6.5cm / 2.4 inches.

Depth: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.

fig 2. A clear cut-glass perfume bottle with etched floral motifs, topped with a cylindrical silver cap coated in woven-pattern purple guilloche enamel.
fig 2. Fabulous French Sterling Silver & Guilloche Enamel Scent Bottle, Circa 1910

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

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
10cm (3.94")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Guilloche Enamel Scent Bottle to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1201292
Dealers Internal Ref
MAR80
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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A clear cut-glass perfume bottle with etched floral motifs, topped with a cylindrical silver cap coated in woven-pattern purple guilloche enamel.
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Archive I A clear cut-glass perfume bottle with etched floral motifs, topped with a cylindrical silver cap coated in woven-pattern purple guilloche enamel.

Fabulous French Sterling Silver & Guilloche Enamel Scent Bottle, Circa 1910

Archive II A clear cut-glass perfume bottle with etched floral motifs, topped with a cylindrical silver cap coated in woven-pattern purple guilloche enamel. View II
Archive III A clear cut-glass perfume bottle with etched floral motifs, topped with a cylindrical silver cap coated in woven-pattern purple guilloche enamel. View III
Archive IV A clear cut-glass perfume bottle with etched floral motifs, topped with a cylindrical silver cap coated in woven-pattern purple guilloche enamel. View IV
Archive V A clear cut-glass perfume bottle with etched floral motifs, topped with a cylindrical silver cap coated in woven-pattern purple guilloche enamel. View V
Archive VI A clear cut-glass perfume bottle with etched floral motifs, topped with a cylindrical silver cap coated in woven-pattern purple guilloche enamel. View VI
Archive VII A clear cut-glass perfume bottle with etched floral motifs, topped with a cylindrical silver cap coated in woven-pattern purple guilloche enamel. View VII
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
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Suffolk
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Verified Since Jun 2009
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A clear cut-glass perfume bottle with etched floral motifs, topped with a cylindrical silver cap coated in woven-pattern purple guilloche enamel.
FABULOUS FRENCH STERLING SILVER & GUILLOCHE ENAMEL SCENT BOTTLE, CIRCA 1910
Ref: SA1201292
A clear cut-glass perfume bottle with etched floral motifs, topped with a cylindrical silver cap coated in woven-pattern purple guilloche enamel.
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FAQs

Guilloche enamel is a decorative technique where a low-relief geometric pattern is engraved into silver or gold using a lathe, then covered with translucent coloured enamel. When set, light reflects through the enamel off the underlying metal, creating a shimmering optical effect popular on early twentieth-century dressing table accessories.

These vessels typically feature a clear or cut-glass body paired with a solid silver cap or collar. The silver top was decorated using engine-turning machinery before firing enamel vitreous glazes, often fitting over an internal glass stopper to seal the perfume.

Authentic French silver pieces generally feature official hallmarks, such as the Minerva head punch mark for sterling grade silver, alongside a makers mark enclosed in a diamond-shaped lozenge. Examining the glass reveals wheel-cut or hand-etched decoration rather than modern molded seams.

An antique scent bottle works effectively when placed on a marble vanity tray, bedside table, or bathroom shelf alongside contemporary glass jars. Grouping items of varying heights adds visual interest while preserving the items original decorative intent.

Enamel should be cleaned gently using a soft, damp microfibre cloth without abrasive polish, as thermal shock or chemical cleaners can cause chipping. Silver elements should be lightly buffed with a dedicated silver cloth to manage oxidisation without disturbing the adjacent enamel.
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