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Charming Victorian Silver and Amber Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1880
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Charming Victorian Silver and Amber Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

19th century
Description

This delightful silver and cut glass scent bottle dates circa 1880. The rich barrel shaped amber coloured body sliced-cut in diamond and concentric patterns. The neck fitted with an embossed hinged silver lid, the neck with clear glass stopper.

Hallmarks:

Unmarked as it was very often the case with scent bottle lids but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

Height: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.

Width: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.

Depth: 3cm / 1 inch.

Condition:

Excellent..

No dings or dents, no holes to the lid.

Inner glass neck in perfect condition.

Glass stopper in 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.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1202785
Dealers Internal Reference
MAR77
Description
This delightful silver and cut glass scent bottle dates circa 1880. The rich barrel shaped amber coloured body sliced-cut in diamond and concentric patterns. The neck fitted with an embossed hinged silver lid, the neck with clear glass stopper.
fig 1. A late Victorian amber glass scent bottle featuring a faceted cut glass body and an embossed silver cap.
fig 1. Charming Victorian Silver and Amber Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

Hallmarks:

Unmarked as it was very often the case with scent bottle lids but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

Height: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.

Width: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.

Depth: 3cm / 1 inch.

Condition:

Excellent..

No dings or dents, no holes to the lid.

fig 2. A late Victorian amber glass scent bottle featuring a faceted cut glass body and an embossed silver cap.
fig 2. Charming Victorian Silver and Amber Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

Inner glass neck in perfect condition.

Glass stopper in 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.

fig 3. A late Victorian amber glass scent bottle featuring a faceted cut glass body and an embossed silver cap.
fig 3. Charming Victorian Silver and Amber Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

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
4.5cm (1.77")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1202785
Dealers Internal Ref
MAR77
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Charming Victorian Silver and Amber Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

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Julie Cartwright Antiques

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A late Victorian amber glass scent bottle featuring a faceted cut glass body and an embossed silver cap.
CHARMING VICTORIAN SILVER AND AMBER GLASS SCENT BOTTLE, CIRCA 1880
Ref: SA1202785
A late Victorian amber glass scent bottle featuring a faceted cut glass body and an embossed silver cap.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectScent Bottle
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialAmber Glass, Sterling Silver
  • ColourAmber
  • MotifsGeometric cut glass, Embossed silver cap, Ribbed profile
  • SizeH 4.5 cm (2 in) x W 4.5 cm (2 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

During the Victorian era, portable scent bottles were popular fashion accessories used to carry liquid perfumes or smelling salts. Often kept in pockets, reticules, or displayed on dressing tables, these items reflected social status and personal hygiene practices of the late nineteenth century.

Victorian scent bottles commonly feature bases made of cut, moulded, or blown glass, including coloured, cranberry, or cameo glass varieties. Mounts and caps were typically constructed from sterling silver, silver plate, or brass, often detailed with chased, engraved, or embossed patterns.

Authentic pieces from circa 1880 generally exhibit hand-cut glass facets, period silver hallmarks or makers marks, and slight natural surface wear on the base. The interior screw threads or stopper fittings usually show signs of hand-finishing appropriate to the era.

Small antique glassware can be placed on vanity trays, bedside tables, or bathroom shelving to add historical texture. Grouping scent bottles of varying heights, shapes, and glass colours creates a curated vignette in contemporary bedrooms or dressing rooms.

Clean the glass body using a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water, avoiding submersion if internal stoppers are fragile. Silver caps should be polished gently with a dry microfibre cloth or a specialised silver polishing cloth to prevent tarnish build-up without removing hand-engraved detailing.
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