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Delightful Oxford Lavender "Attar" Enamelled Amber Scent Bottle, Circa 1850
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Delightful Oxford Lavender "Attar" Enamelled Amber Scent Bottle, Circa 1850

19th century
Sold 30 March 2026 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Delightful Oxford Lavender "Attar" Enamelled Amber Scent Bottle, Circa 1850” 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.

Description

This is a very pretty gilt and enamelled medium sized amber glass attar perfume bottle. These type of scent bottles are also known as an Oxford Lavender or Throwaway as they were sold containing a sample of perfume and were intended to be thrown away after use. This particular one is a more unusual amber colour. The thumb-cut sides heightened with very pretty polychrome enamelled floral decorations.

Fitted with a gilt glass stopper.

Dimensions:

Length: 16cm / 6.2 inches

Width: 1.5cm x 1.5cm / 0.5 inches x 0.5 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

No damage to glass.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

UK: £5 Royal Mail tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £30.00

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

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To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
1.5cm (0.59")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1204245
Dealers Internal Reference
MAR62
Description
This is a very pretty gilt and enamelled medium sized amber glass attar perfume bottle.
“
These type of scent bottles are also known as an Oxford Lavender or Throwaway as they were sold containing a sample of perfume and were intended to be thrown away after use.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

This particular one is a more unusual amber colour. The thumb-cut sides heightened with very pretty polychrome enamelled floral decorations.

fig 1. An elongated, horizontal amber glass scent bottle decorated with white and blue hand-painted enamel geometric and floral patterns.
fig 1. Delightful Oxford Lavender "Attar" Enamelled Amber Scent Bottle, Circa 1850

Fitted with a gilt glass stopper.

Dimensions:

Length: 16cm / 6.2 inches

Width: 1.5cm x 1.5cm / 0.5 inches x 0.5 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

No damage to glass.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

fig 2. An elongated, horizontal amber glass scent bottle decorated with white and blue hand-painted enamel geometric and floral patterns.
fig 2. Delightful Oxford Lavender "Attar" Enamelled Amber Scent Bottle, Circa 1850

UK: £5 Royal Mail tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £30.00

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
16cm (6.30")
Width
1.5cm (0.59")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1204245
Dealers Internal Ref
MAR62
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 elongated, horizontal amber glass scent bottle decorated with white and blue hand-painted enamel geometric and floral patterns. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Delightful Oxford Lavender "Attar" Enamelled Amber Scent Bottle, Circa 1850

Archive II An elongated, horizontal amber glass scent bottle decorated with white and blue hand-painted enamel geometric and floral patterns. View II
Archive III An elongated, horizontal amber glass scent bottle decorated with white and blue hand-painted enamel geometric and floral patterns. View III
Archive IV An elongated, horizontal amber glass scent bottle decorated with white and blue hand-painted enamel geometric and floral patterns. View IV
Archive V An elongated, horizontal amber glass scent bottle decorated with white and blue hand-painted enamel geometric and floral patterns. View V
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Telephone 07947 998435
Location
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 142
Items Sold 2,224
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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An elongated, horizontal amber glass scent bottle decorated with white and blue hand-painted enamel geometric and floral patterns.
DELIGHTFUL OXFORD LAVENDER "ATTAR" ENAMELLED AMBER SCENT BOTTLE, CIRCA 1850
Ref: SA1204245
An elongated, horizontal amber glass scent bottle decorated with white and blue hand-painted enamel geometric and floral patterns.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPerfume & Scent Bottles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialAmber glass, enamel
  • ColourAmber
  • MotifsHand-painted enamel, Geometric diamond pattern, Floral motifs
  • SizeH 16 cm (6 in) x W 1.5 cm (1 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

An antique scent bottle is a small, portable container historically used to hold liquid perfume, oils, or smelling salts, frequently crafted from glass, crystal, or precious metals.

These vessels were typically manufactured using blown glass, pressed glass, or amber glass, often complemented by hand-painted enamel details, brass, silver, or gilt metal mounts.

Authentication involves examining pontil marks, glass patination, wear consistent with age, the presence of hand-applied enamelling, and the construction methods of the stopper or collar.

They can be displayed on mirrored vanity trays, within glass-fronted cabinet displays, or on dressing tables alongside other small decorative objects to add historical texture.

Antique glass should be cleaned gently using a soft, dry cloth or lukewarm water with mild soap, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners, abrasives, or submerging metal-mounted parts.
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