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19th C. French Ormulu & Moser Glass Chatelaine Scent Bottle, Circa 1880
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19th C. French Ormulu & Moser Glass Chatelaine Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

19th century
Sold 26 April 2026 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This delightful 19th Century French glass scent bottle dates circa 1850. The ovoid opaque turquoise glass body heightened with trailing flower gilt and enamelled motifs. The neck with a gilt metal hinged cap fitted with a suspension chain. The hinged lid opening to reveal the original opaline glass stopper.

Condition:

Very good.

Lid in good condition.

Glass in very good condition.

No chips or cracks.

Original stopper

Dimensions:

Height excluding the chain: 6.5cm / 2.5 inches.

Width: 3cm / 1.1 inches.

Depth: 2cm / 0.6 inches.

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Antique Glass Scent Bottle to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1210165
Dealers Internal Reference
AVR73
Description
This delightful 19th Century French glass scent bottle dates circa 1850. The ovoid opaque turquoise glass body heightened with trailing flower gilt and enamelled motifs. The neck with a gilt metal hinged cap fitted with a suspension chain. The hinged lid opening to reveal the original opaline glass stopper.
fig 1. A turquoise glass chatelaine scent bottle featuring gold leaf scrollwork and an ormolu cap with an attached chain.
fig 1. 19th C. French Ormulu & Moser Glass Chatelaine Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

Condition:

Very good.

Lid in good condition.

Glass in very good condition.

No chips or cracks.

Original stopper

Dimensions:

Height excluding the chain: 6.5cm / 2.5 inches.

Width: 3cm / 1.1 inches.

Depth: 2cm / 0.6 inches.

fig 2. A turquoise glass chatelaine scent bottle featuring gold leaf scrollwork and an ormolu cap with an attached chain.
fig 2. 19th C. French Ormulu & Moser Glass Chatelaine Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

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
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Antique Glass Scent Bottle to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1210165
Dealers Internal Ref
AVR73
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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A turquoise glass chatelaine scent bottle featuring gold leaf scrollwork and an ormolu cap with an attached chain.
19TH C. FRENCH ORMULU & MOSER GLASS CHATELAINE SCENT BOTTLE, CIRCA 1880
Ref: SA1210165
A turquoise glass chatelaine scent bottle featuring gold leaf scrollwork and an ormolu cap with an attached chain.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPerfume Bottles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass, Ormolu
  • ColourTurquoise
  • MotifsGilded scrollwork, Enamelled floral details, Attached metal chain
  • SizeH 6.5 cm (3 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

A chatelaine scent bottle is a small vial designed to hold liquid perfume, suspended from a decorative belt hook known as a chatelaine. Popularised during the 18th and 19th centuries, these portable flasks allowed women to carry fragrances to mask unpleasant odours or alleviate fainting.

These vessels were typically crafted from blown or moulded art glass, such as opal or bohemian glass, paired with metal mounts like ormolu, brass, or sterling silver. Stoppers were often fitted with cork or ground glass liners to prevent leakage.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-applied enamelling or gilding with natural wear, period-appropriate metal patination, and hand-finished glass pontil marks on the base. Modern reproductions often feature machine-made regularity and lack the historical weight and craftsmanship of the era.

Such miniature objects are ideally displayed as focal points within a curated tablescape, positioned on a mirrored tray atop a dressing table, or placed inside a glass-fronted cabinet alongside other small collectables to highlight their intricate detail.

Maintenance requires gentle dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Chemical cleaners, abrasive materials, and immersion in water must be avoided to protect delicate metal gilding and historic glass finishes.
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