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Unusual 19th C. French Ormulu & Enamelled Satin Glass Chatelaine Scent Bottle, Circa 1880
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Unusual 19th C. French Ormulu & Enamelled Satin Glass Chatelaine Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

19th century
Description

This is a very pretty and rather unique 19th Century French satin glass scent bottle The spherical frosted peach coloured glass body fading to a pale cream heightened with trailing flower gilt and enamelled motifs. The neck with a gilt metal hinged cap fitted with a suspension chain. The hinged lid engraved with a flower. This delightful scent bottle was part of a "property of a lady - lifetime collection of scent bottles"

Condition:

Very good.

Lid in good condition.

Glass in very good condition.

No chips or cracks.

Missing stopper.

Dimensions:

Height excluding the chain: 5.5cm / 2.1 inches.

Width: 3cm / 1.1 inches.

Depth: 2cm / 0.6 inches.

Delivery:

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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
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this French Chatelaine Scent Bottle to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1211604
Dealers Internal Reference
MAI96
Description
This is a very pretty and rather unique 19th Century French satin glass scent bottle The spherical frosted peach coloured glass body fading to a pale cream heightened with trailing flower gilt and enamelled motifs. The neck with a gilt metal hinged cap fitted with a suspension chain. The hinged lid engraved with a flower.
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This delightful scent bottle was part of a "property of a lady - lifetime collection of scent bottles".
Julie Cartwright Antiques
fig 1. A nineteenth-century French satin glass chatelaine scent bottle decorated with hand-applied enamel scrolls and flowers, fitted with a gilded metal cap and chain.
fig 1. Unusual 19th C. French Ormulu & Enamelled Satin Glass Chatelaine Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

Condition:

Very good.

Lid in good condition.

Glass in very good condition.

No chips or cracks.

Missing stopper.

Dimensions:

Height excluding the chain: 5.5cm / 2.1 inches.

Width: 3cm / 1.1 inches.

Depth: 2cm / 0.6 inches.

fig 2. A nineteenth-century French satin glass chatelaine scent bottle decorated with hand-applied enamel scrolls and flowers, fitted with a gilded metal cap and chain.
fig 2. Unusual 19th C. French Ormulu & Enamelled Satin 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
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this French Chatelaine Scent Bottle to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1211604
Dealers Internal Ref
MAI96
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I A nineteenth-century French satin glass chatelaine scent bottle decorated with hand-applied enamel scrolls and flowers, fitted with a gilded metal cap and chain.

UNUSUAL 19TH C. FRENCH ORMULU & ENAMELLED SATIN GLASS CHATELAINE SCENT BOTTLE, CIRCA 1880

Archive II A nineteenth-century French satin glass chatelaine scent bottle decorated with hand-applied enamel scrolls and flowers, fitted with a gilded metal cap and chain. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century French satin glass chatelaine scent bottle decorated with hand-applied enamel scrolls and flowers, fitted with a gilded metal cap and chain. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century French satin glass chatelaine scent bottle decorated with hand-applied enamel scrolls and flowers, fitted with a gilded metal cap and chain. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century French satin glass chatelaine scent bottle decorated with hand-applied enamel scrolls and flowers, fitted with a gilded metal cap and chain. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century French satin glass chatelaine scent bottle decorated with hand-applied enamel scrolls and flowers, fitted with a gilded metal cap and chain. View VI
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A nineteenth-century French satin glass chatelaine scent bottle decorated with hand-applied enamel scrolls and flowers, fitted with a gilded metal cap and chain.
UNUSUAL 19TH C. FRENCH ORMULU & ENAMELLED SATIN GLASS CHATELAINE SCENT BOTTLE, CIRCA 1880
Ref: SA1211604
A nineteenth-century French satin glass chatelaine scent bottle decorated with hand-applied enamel scrolls and flowers, fitted with a gilded metal cap and chain.
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A chatelaine scent bottle is a miniature perfume container equipped with a ring or chain mount, designed to attach to a belt-mounted clip known as a chatelaine. Popular throughout the nineteenth century, these functional accessories allowed individuals to carry fragrances on their person.

Nineteenth-century scent bottles were commonly crafted using blown or moulded glass, including satin, frosted, or overlay glass. Mounts and caps were typically made from metals such as gilded bronze (ormolu), silver, or brass, often enhanced with enamel decoration or gemstone embellishments.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces often exhibit hand-applied enamel decoration, fine gilding, and minor surface irregularities consistent with period glass production. Look for period-appropriate metal mountings, screw-top or stopper closures, and subtle hand-finishing marks along original joins.

Miniature scent bottles work exceptionally well when styled atop a mirrored vanity tray, placed within a glass cloche, or arranged on a dressing table. They can also be integrated into curated wall-mounted shadow boxes or displayed alongside vintage jewellery collections.

Clean the exterior gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to avoid lifting fragile enamel work or rubbing off delicate gilding. Avoid immersing the bottle in liquid or using chemical cleaners, as moisture can damage internal stopper seals and degrade metal patinas.
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