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Antique Victorian Silver & Blue Overlay Cut Glass Scent / Perfume Bottle
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Antique Victorian Silver & Blue Overlay Cut Glass Scent / Perfume Bottle

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Robert Bush Antiques
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Description

This is a beautiful Victorian silver and blue overlay cut glass perfume/scent bottle measuring 3 1/2" (9 cms) tall x 1 1/2" (4 cms) across the widest part and dating to around the late 1890's.

The glass is in super condition and is beautifully cut and the hinged silver lid has a pretty decoration with no damage and it comes complete with stopper all in very good condition.

Although the lid is not marked it has tested as silver and this super bottle will come in a gift box.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping included

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Victorian Blue Overlay Scent Bottle to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1214280
Dealers Internal Reference
9935
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Description
This is a beautiful Victorian silver and blue overlay cut glass perfume/scent bottle measuring 3 1/2" (9 cms) tall x 1 1/2" (4 cms) across the widest part and dating to around the late 1890's.
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The glass is in super condition and is beautifully cut and the hinged silver lid has a pretty decoration with no damage and it comes complete with stopper all in very good condition.
Robert Bush Antiques

Although the lid is not marked it has tested as silver and this super bottle will come in a gift box.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping included

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Victorian Blue Overlay Scent Bottle to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1214280
Dealers Internal Ref
9935
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Robert Bush Antiques Profile Page

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Robert Bush Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A Victorian cobalt blue overlay cut glass scent bottle featuring geometric cut patterns and an embossed silver cap. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Victorian Silver & Blue Overlay Cut Glass Scent / Perfume Bottle

Archive II A Victorian cobalt blue overlay cut glass scent bottle featuring geometric cut patterns and an embossed silver cap. View II
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Robert Bush Antiques

Robert Bush Antiques
Telephone 07836 236 911
Location
The Uplands
Loughton
Essex
IG10 1NQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/robertbushantiques
Verified Since Jun 2013
Items For Sale 132
Items Sold 3,636
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
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Location: The Uplands, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1NQ, United Kingdom
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A Victorian cobalt blue overlay cut glass scent bottle featuring geometric cut patterns and an embossed silver cap.
Antique Victorian Silver & Blue Overlay Cut Glass Scent / Perfume Bottle
Ref: SA1214280
A Victorian cobalt blue overlay cut glass scent bottle featuring geometric cut patterns and an embossed silver cap.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectScent Bottles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Cut Glass, Overlay Glass
  • ColourCobalt Blue, Silver
  • MotifsOverlay glass, Geometric cut facets, Embossed silver cap
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

During the nineteenth century, Victorian scent bottles were designed as personal vanity items used to store liquid perfumes and essential oils. The technique of overlay glass involved layering coloured glass over clear glass before cutting through to reveal the underlying layer.

These bottles were predominantly crafted using lead crystal or soda glass combined with decorative metal mounts, such as sterling silver, silver plate, or brass. Techniques included wheel-cutting, overlaying, and chasing detailed relief work onto the metal caps or lids.

Authentic pieces from this period often display silver hallmarks or makers marks on the rim, collar, or cap, along with hand-cut glass facets. The silver caps typically feature screw-off or hinged mechanisms, sometimes retaining an internal glass stopper.

A decorative scent bottle can be arranged on a bedroom dressing table, a bathroom vanity unit, or stacked tray vignettes alongside contemporary vanity items. Placing glass items near natural light sources highlights the depth of colour and cut-glass facets.

Wipe the glass gently with a soft microfibre cloth and warm, soapy water, ensuring water does not enter damaged seals or tarnished silver mounts. Silver fittings should be polished sparingly with a silver polishing cloth rather than liquid dips to protect the surrounding glass.
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