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A Gorgeous Georgian Silver Cased Scent Bottle
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A Gorgeous Georgian Silver Cased Scent Bottle

18th century
Description

A gorgeous Georgian silver cased scent bottle, dating to 1800. This lovely example is decorated to both sides with delightful engraving and bright cutting typical of the period. The lid is hinged to the side and opens via a push button release clasp. Held securely inside is the original cut glass scent bottle, complete with stopper. A wonderful early collectible piece. Dimensions below.

Postage and Packing :- £10.00 UK - Royal Mail Special Delivery

£20.00 Europe

£24.00 Outside Europe (USA will require an additional 10% tariff charge)

Condition :- Very good, with no splits, dents or breaks to the silver and no cracks to the glass. There are minor blemishes to the silver, expected with the age of the piece and a small nibble to the glass bottle on the edge of the base. These are photographed for clarity.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Full marks to base.

Date :- Birmingham 1800.

Maker :- TW, possibly Thomas Willmore.

Height :- 4.8 cms.

Width :- 2.8 cms.

Depth :- 1.5 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.8cm (1.89")
Width
2.8cm (1.10")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Scent Bottle to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1216008
Dealers Internal Reference
ACA2315
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Description
A gorgeous Georgian silver cased scent bottle, dating to 1800.
This lovely example is decorated to both sides with delightful engraving and bright cutting typical of the period.
Andrew Cox Antiques

The lid is hinged to the side and opens via a push button release clasp. Held securely inside is the original cut glass scent bottle, complete with stopper. A wonderful early collectible piece. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An antique Georgian sterling silver scent bottle case decorated with hand-engraved leaf and diamond motifs.
fig 1. A Gorgeous Georgian Silver Cased Scent Bottle

Postage and Packing :- £10.00 UK - Royal Mail Special Delivery

£20.00 Europe

£24.00 Outside Europe (USA will require an additional 10% tariff charge)

Condition :- Very good, with no splits, dents or breaks to the silver and no cracks to the glass. There are minor blemishes to the silver, expected with the age of the piece and a small nibble to the glass bottle on the edge of the base. These are photographed for clarity.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Full marks to base.

Date :- Birmingham 1800.

Maker :- TW, possibly Thomas Willmore.

Height :- 4.8 cms.

Width :- 2.8 cms.

Depth :- 1.5 cms.

Height
4.8cm (1.89")
Width
2.8cm (1.10")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Scent Bottle to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1216008
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA2315
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
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Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

A Georgian silver scent bottle is a portable personal container produced during the Georgian era (17141837) to hold liquid perfumes, essential oils, or aromatic spirits. These items often featured protective, decorative silver outer cases designed to enclose and safeguard fragile inner glass phials.

These cases were predominantly crafted from sterling silver or continental silver alloys. Silversmiths decorated the exteriors using techniques such as bright-cut hand engraving, chasing, and engine turning to create geometric or foliate patterns.

Authentic Georgian silver typically features official British hallmark impressions, including a makers mark, silver purity mark such as the lion passant, town mark, and date letter. Hand-engraved motifs and subtle construction irregularities from period tools also indicate authenticity.

Small antique silver objects can be styled on a mirrored dressing table tray, displayed inside a glass cabinet, or positioned alongside modern vanity items to create textural contrast.

Clean gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a specialised non-abrasive silver polishing cloth. Avoid immersing silver cases with steel springs or internal glass components in water, and store in low-humidity conditions away from direct atmospheric pollutants.
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