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Sampson Mordan Silver Gilt Bristol Green Glass Double-ended Scent Bottle, London 1877
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Sampson Mordan Silver Gilt Bristol Green Glass Double-ended Scent Bottle, London 1877

19th century
Description

This fabulous Victorian Bristol green glass silver gilt double-ended scent bottle was made by the renowned Sampson Mordan and is dated London 1977. This is a particularly nice example. One end of the faceted green glass body is mounted with a spring and catch mounted engraved hinged silver gilt top with vacant cartouche. Spring-cap mechanisms are indicative of only the best quality pieces. The other side with engraved screw top lid. The hinged lid opening to reveal the original clear glass stopper. The screw top lid lined with the original cork.

Hallmarks:

SM for Sampson Mordan & Co.

London Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "B" for 1877.

Dimensions:

Length: 13cm - 5.1 inches.

Diameter: 3cm - 1.2 inch.

Condition:

Glass in very good condition.

One minuscule flea bite to one of the spine, barely noticeable and mentioned for accuracy.

Inside of neck in excellent condition. No cracks.

Silver lids in very good condition.

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.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Glass Scent Bottle to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238529
Dealers Internal Reference
OCT99
Description
This fabulous Victorian Bristol green glass silver gilt double-ended scent bottle was made by the renowned Sampson Mordan and is dated London 1977. This is a particularly nice example.
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One end of the faceted green glass body is mounted with a spring and catch mounted engraved hinged silver gilt top with vacant cartouche.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

Spring-cap mechanisms are indicative of only the best quality pieces. The other side with engraved screw top lid. The hinged lid opening to reveal the original clear glass stopper. The screw top lid lined with the original cork.

fig 1. A Victorian double-ended faceted Bristol green glass scent bottle featuring intricately engraved silver-gilt caps on both ends.
fig 1. Sampson Mordan Silver Gilt Bristol Green Glass Double-ended Scent Bottle, London 1877

Hallmarks:

SM for Sampson Mordan & Co.

London Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "B" for 1877.

Dimensions:

Length: 13cm - 5.1 inches.

Diameter: 3cm - 1.2 inch.

Condition:

Glass in very good condition.

One minuscule flea bite to one of the spine, barely noticeable and mentioned for accuracy.

fig 2. A Victorian double-ended faceted Bristol green glass scent bottle featuring intricately engraved silver-gilt caps on both ends.
fig 2. Sampson Mordan Silver Gilt Bristol Green Glass Double-ended Scent Bottle, London 1877

Inside of neck in excellent condition. No cracks.

Silver lids in very good condition.

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

fig 3. A Victorian double-ended faceted Bristol green glass scent bottle featuring intricately engraved silver-gilt caps on both ends.
fig 3. Sampson Mordan Silver Gilt Bristol Green Glass Double-ended Scent Bottle, London 1877

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
13cm (5.12")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Glass Scent Bottle to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1238529
Dealers Internal Ref
OCT99
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I A Victorian double-ended faceted Bristol green glass scent bottle featuring intricately engraved silver-gilt caps on both ends.

Sampson Mordan Silver Gilt Bristol Green Glass Double-ended Scent Bottle, London 1877

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A Victorian double-ended faceted Bristol green glass scent bottle featuring intricately engraved silver-gilt caps on both ends.
SAMPSON MORDAN SILVER GILT BRISTOL GREEN GLASS DOUBLE-ENDED SCENT BOTTLE, LONDON 1877
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A Victorian double-ended faceted Bristol green glass scent bottle featuring intricately engraved silver-gilt caps on both ends.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectScent Bottle
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBristol Green Glass, Silver Gilt
  • ColourEmerald Green, Gold
  • MotifsFaceted glass, Chased floral engraving, Double-ended caps, Hexagonal body
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This Victorian double-ended scent bottle dates from 1877 and originates from London. The hexagonal body is formed from faceted Bristol green glass in an emerald hue, paired with silver-gilt mounts. The ends feature engraved hinged and screw-top caps decorated with chased floral motifs and a central vacant cartouche. Additional details include faceted glass edges, stamped hallmarks, and contrasting gold-tone metalwork against deep green glass. Measuring 13 cm high by 3 cm wide and 3 cm deep, the piece scales compactly for display. Today, collectors and interior stylists place small vanity items like this scent bottle on a bedroom bedside table, dressing table tray or bathroom shelf to hold perfume. The double-ended design provides a functional vessel for fragrance display while offering a decorative antique accent on surfaces in period or transitional home interiors.

FAQs

A double-ended scent bottle is a 19th-century vanity item designed with two distinct glass compartments, traditionally featuring a screw-top cap for liquid perfume on one side and a hinged cap for smelling salts or a vinaigrette on the other.

These objects were commonly crafted from faceted or moulded coloured glass, such as Bristol green or ruby glass, paired with sterling silver, silver-gilt, or gold caps decorated with hand-chasing or engraving.

Authentic pieces usually bear full British hallmarks stamped on the metal mounts, indicating the makers mark, assay office, silver purity, and date letter, alongside precise hand-cut glass facets.

These delicate glass objects are frequently styled atop a decorative tray on a bedroom dressing table, displayed on a bathroom counter, or arranged within a glass-fronted cabinet alongside other period collectables.

Clean the glass gently using a dry microfibre cloth, taking care not to submerge the metal mounts in water or clean them with abrasive polishing compounds that could strip the gilded finish.
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