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Victorian Silver Scent Bottle by Horton & Allday, Chester
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Victorian Silver Scent Bottle by Horton & Allday, Chester

19th century
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A super quality Victorian silver scent bottle with beautifully engraved decoration, fully hallmarked for Chester 1883 by Horton & Allday. Complete with original glass lining and stopper. Original fitted case.

In beautiful condition throughout.

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William Rand Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Scent Bottle to the Victorian era.

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A super quality Victorian silver scent bottle with beautifully engraved decoration, fully hallmarked for Chester 1883 by Horton & Allday. Complete with original glass lining and stopper. Original fitted case.

In beautiful condition throughout.

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William Rand Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Scent Bottle to the Victorian era.

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SA1232737
William Rand Antiques
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A cylindrical Victorian sterling silver scent bottle featuring chased foliage pattern work, resting inside an open leather presentation box lined with blue silk and velvet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A cylindrical Victorian sterling silver scent bottle featuring chased foliage pattern work, resting inside an open leather presentation box lined with blue silk and velvet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Silver Scent Bottle by Horton & Allday, Chester

Archive II A cylindrical Victorian sterling silver scent bottle featuring chased foliage pattern work, resting inside an open leather presentation box lined with blue silk and velvet. View II
Archive III A cylindrical Victorian sterling silver scent bottle featuring chased foliage pattern work, resting inside an open leather presentation box lined with blue silk and velvet. View III
Archive IV A cylindrical Victorian sterling silver scent bottle featuring chased foliage pattern work, resting inside an open leather presentation box lined with blue silk and velvet. View IV
Archive V A cylindrical Victorian sterling silver scent bottle featuring chased foliage pattern work, resting inside an open leather presentation box lined with blue silk and velvet. View V
Archive VI A cylindrical Victorian sterling silver scent bottle featuring chased foliage pattern work, resting inside an open leather presentation box lined with blue silk and velvet. View VI
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William Rand Antiques

William Rand Antiques
Telephone 07624 207 843
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3 Water Street
Ramsey
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IM8 1JP
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A cylindrical Victorian sterling silver scent bottle featuring chased foliage pattern work, resting inside an open leather presentation box lined with blue silk and velvet.
Victorian Silver Scent Bottle by Horton & Allday, Chester
Ref: SA1232737
A cylindrical Victorian sterling silver scent bottle featuring chased foliage pattern work, resting inside an open leather presentation box lined with blue silk and velvet.
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  • ObjectScent Bottles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Leather, Silk, Velvet
  • ColourSilver, Blue, Black
  • MotifsEngraved foliage, cylindrical body, hinged presentation case, velvet lining

This Victorian sterling silver scent bottle by Horton & Allday comes complete with its original fitted leather presentation case, blue silk interior lid lining, and vibrant blue velvet base lining. The cylindrical silver body features intricate engraved foliage decoration across its exterior surface. Fully hallmarked for Chester 1883, the piece retains its original glass lining and stopper, securing safely within the hinged case which fastens via a front metal clasp. Compact enough to display easily in a modern domestic setting, the item occupies a space measuring approximately 8 cm in length. Placed upon a bedside table or a dressing table, it functions as an elegant decorative accessory or a tactile vintage collectible for display in a bedroom or living space. The exterior leather case displays authentic historical character while protecting the silver vessel inside.

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A Victorian silver scent bottle is a small vessel crafted during the nineteenth century to hold liquid perfume, smelling salts, or fragrance oils. These items were designed to be carried in purses or arranged on vanity tables as functional accessories.

Antique silver scent bottles were formed from sterling silver or silver plate, frequently decorated with hand-engraved, chased, or engine-turned patterns. Premium examples were accompanied by custom presentation cases lined with silk or velvet to protect the metalwork.

Authentic British Victorian silver items feature official assay office hallmarks, including the lion passant mark for sterling purity, a makers mark, and a date letter. Checking for period-accurate assay marks from centres such as Chester, Birmingham, or London verifies age and metal purity.

A cased silver scent bottle can be displayed open on a dressing table, tray, or within a glass cabinet as an accent piece. Positioned alongside period vanity items or vintage glassware, it forms part of a curated display on a bedside table or bookshelf.

Clean the silver gently using a soft microfibre cloth and specialised silver polish, avoiding submersion to protect internal stopper fittings. Store the presentation case away from direct sunlight, excess moisture, and heat sources to prevent fading of the textile lining.
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