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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Amethyst Glass Scent / Perfume Bottle 1897
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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Amethyst Glass Scent / Perfume Bottle 1897

19th century
Description

This is a beautiful antique Victorian silver and amethyst cut glass perfume/scent bottle measuring 4" (10 cms) tall..

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

The lid is fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1897 with the silversmiths mark for Hilliard & Thomason and this lovely bottle will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1224456
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9977
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Description
This is a beautiful antique Victorian silver and amethyst cut glass perfume/scent bottle measuring 4" (10 cms) tall..
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The glass is in super condition and is beautifully cut and the silver lid has pretty decoration with no damage and it comes complete with stopper all in very good condition.
Robert Bush Antiques
fig 1. A late Victorian faceted amethyst glass scent bottle featuring an embossed sterling silver collar and top.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Amethyst Glass Scent / Perfume Bottle 1897

The lid is fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1897 with the silversmiths mark for Hilliard & Thomason and this lovely bottle will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1224456
Dealers Internal Ref
9977
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

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

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Essex
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United Kingdom
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A late Victorian faceted amethyst glass scent bottle featuring an embossed sterling silver collar and top.
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Amethyst Glass Scent / Perfume Bottle 1897
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A late Victorian faceted amethyst glass scent bottle featuring an embossed sterling silver collar and top.
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Scent bottles became essential personal items during the Victorian era, used to carry liquid perfumes, essential oils, or smelling salts. As production techniques advanced in the late nineteenth century, silversmiths and glassmakers collaborated to create elaborate vanity accessories featuring hallmarked silver collars and decorative cut glass.

Victorian scent bottles were typically constructed from lead crystal or coloured glass, such as cobalt blue, ruby, or amethyst. The tops, collars, and hinged caps were commonly crafted from sterling silver or silver gilt, often featuring repousse, chased, or engraved detailing.

Authentic British silver scent bottles from the Victorian era display full hallmarks on the silver mounts, including the makers mark, lion passant for sterling silver, town mark, and date letter. Additionally, period glass will show signs of hand-faceting or hand-blowing, such as minor variations in the cut facets or a ground pontil mark.

Small antique glass bottles make effective accents when grouped on a mirrored tray atop a bedroom dressing table or bathroom vanity. Arranging them alongside complementary silver vanity items or small glass vessels creates a layered, curio-style display.

The glass body should be wiped gently with a soft, damp microfibre cloth, avoiding submersion in warm water if the stopper or interior mechanism is delicate. Silver mounts should be cleaned using a specialist silver polishing cloth rather than liquid dips, which can seep into joints and damage the glass.
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