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Georgian Tortoiseshell Scent Bottle Holder
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Georgian Tortoiseshell Scent Bottle Holder

18th century
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Here we have a super quality Georgian tortoiseshell scent bottle holder with hinged lid opening to reveal original glass scent bottle (stopper stuck in situ) the lis closes nicely with a snap.

Size: 53mm

c1780

Free postage and packaging is included in the price of this item.

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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Tortoiseshell Scent Bottle Holder to the 18th Century.

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SA1210280
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8495
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Here we have a super quality Georgian tortoiseshell scent bottle holder with hinged lid opening to reveal original glass scent bottle (stopper stuck in situ) the lis closes nicely with a snap.

Size: 53mm

c1780

Free postage and packaging is included in the price of this item.

Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Tortoiseshell Scent Bottle Holder to the 18th Century.

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SA1210280
Dealers Internal Ref
8495
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2021
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Archive I A small Georgian hinged tortoiseshell case shown open beside its matching clear glass scent bottle with a glass stopper.

Georgian Tortoiseshell Scent Bottle Holder

Archive II A small Georgian hinged tortoiseshell case shown open beside its matching clear glass scent bottle with a glass stopper. View II
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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Telephone 01422 843189 or 07917 652471
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Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6AA
United Kingdom
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A small Georgian hinged tortoiseshell case shown open beside its matching clear glass scent bottle with a glass stopper.
Georgian Tortoiseshell Scent Bottle Holder
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A small Georgian hinged tortoiseshell case shown open beside its matching clear glass scent bottle with a glass stopper.
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  • ObjectScent Bottle Holders
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialTortoiseshell, Glass, Silver
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsHinged lid, Silver mounts, Rectangular body, Glass stopper

This Georgian tortoiseshell scent bottle holder dates from the eighteenth century. The piece comprises a dark brown tortoiseshell case with a rectangular body, silver mounts, and a hinged lid that opens with a snap, standing alongside its matching clear glass scent bottle with an integrated glass stopper. The visual details show rich mottled amber and dark brown tones in the tortoiseshell, a visible metal hinge mechanism along the back edge, and the textured surface of the miniature glass vessel with its turned stopper neck. Measuring 53mm in height, this item fits comfortably in the palm of the hand. Today, this antique scent holder serves as a decorative display piece on a sideboard top, mantelpiece, or dressing table. Collectors appreciate such portable luxury items for their fine craftsmanship and authentic period materials. The compact design allows for easy placement in traditional or contemporary interiors where small curiosities add character to a display.

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A Georgian scent bottle case, or etui, is a compact container designed during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries to house small glass flasks containing perfume or smelling salts.

These holders were frequently crafted from natural materials such as tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, or carved wood, often fitted with silver or gold mounts and hand-blown glass interior flasks.

Authentic Georgian examples typically display hand-fitted metal mounts, period hand-cut hinges, pin-construction detailing, and subtle variations in hand-blown glass bottles.

A small decorative case of this style can be displayed atop a bedroom dressing table, within a glass collectors cabinet, or alongside books on a sideboard.

Tortoiseshell items should be kept away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity, wiped gently with a dry soft cloth, while glass bottles should remain unsealed if moisture is present.
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