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Unusual George V Silver Mounted Yellow Glass Cologne Bottle by George May, London 1914
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Unusual George V Silver Mounted Yellow Glass Cologne Bottle by George May, London 1914

1900 - 1920
Description

This gorgeous silver lidded moulded glass scent bottle is hallmarked for london 1914 and bears the marks of the celebrated Charles May. The wrythen moulded cylindrical body with alternate yellow diagonal lines. Mounted with a pull-off silver lid embossed with foliate scrolls surrounding a vacant roundel. The neck fitted with the original clear glass stopper.

Hallmarks:

CM for Charles May.

London Assay mark.

Lion passant.

Date letter "t" for 1914.

Dimensions:

Height: 12cm / 5 inches.

Diameter: 5.5cm / 2 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

No chips or cracks to the main body.

Lid in good condition.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £9 Special delivery.

Postage overseas: £25 International signed for.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Mounted Scent Bottle to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1238922
Dealers Internal Reference
OCT93
Description
This gorgeous silver lidded moulded glass scent bottle is hallmarked for london 1914 and bears the marks of the celebrated Charles May. The wrythen moulded cylindrical body with alternate yellow diagonal lines. Mounted with a pull-off silver lid embossed with foliate scrolls surrounding a vacant roundel. The neck fitted with the original clear glass stopper.
fig 1. A clear glass cologne bottle featuring diagonal yellow swirl patterns, topped with a chased sterling silver stopper.
fig 1. Unusual George V Silver Mounted Yellow Glass Cologne Bottle by George May, London 1914

Hallmarks:

CM for Charles May.

London Assay mark.

Lion passant.

Date letter "t" for 1914.

Dimensions:

Height: 12cm / 5 inches.

Diameter: 5.5cm / 2 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

No chips or cracks to the main body.

fig 2. A clear glass cologne bottle featuring diagonal yellow swirl patterns, topped with a chased sterling silver stopper.
fig 2. Unusual George V Silver Mounted Yellow Glass Cologne Bottle by George May, London 1914

Lid in good condition.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £9 Special delivery.

Postage overseas: £25 International signed for.

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
12cm (4.72")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Mounted Scent Bottle to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1238922
Dealers Internal Ref
OCT93
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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A clear glass cologne bottle featuring diagonal yellow swirl patterns, topped with a chased sterling silver stopper.
UNUSUAL GEORGE V SILVER MOUNTED YELLOW GLASS COLOGNE BOTTLE BY GEORGE MAY, LONDON 1914
Ref: SA1238922
A clear glass cologne bottle featuring diagonal yellow swirl patterns, topped with a chased sterling silver stopper.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectScent Bottle
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorge V
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Glass
  • ColourYellow, Silver
  • MotifsSpiral swirl pattern, chased scrollwork, ball stopper, hallmarked collar
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 5.5 cm (2 in) x D 5.5 cm (2 in)

This George V cologne bottle originates from the 1910 period and is constructed from sterling silver and moulded glass in yellow and silver. The cylindrical body exhibits a wrythen moulded spiral swirl pattern formed by diagonal yellow lines against clear glass. A hallmarked collar supports a rounded pull-off silver lid featuring embossed chased scrollwork decoration, complemented by a spherical ball stopper. Hallmarks include a lion passant, a London assay mark, and the date letter for 1914. Measuring 12 cm high, 5.5 cm wide, and 5.5 cm deep, this practical piece makes an attractive addition to a bedside table in an English Country House interior setting.

FAQs

During the George V period in the early 20th century, silversmiths frequently collaborated with glassmakers to create decorative vanity items. These cologne and scent bottles combined hallmarked sterling silver collars and caps with intricate hand-blown or moulded glass vessels for bedroom dressing tables.

These items typically feature a lead or soda glass body, often clear, cut, or coloured, capped with a sterling silver collar and stopper. The silver components were formed through casting or silver spinning and decorated using chasing or engraving techniques.

Authentic British pieces bear official assay office hallmarks stamped into the silver, including the lion passant for sterling quality, a town mark such as the leopards head for London, an alphabetical date letter, and a registered makers mark.

Small glass and silver bottles are commonly styled on vanity trays, bathroom countertops, or bedroom bedside tables. Grouping bottles of varying heights creates a layered vignette that catches natural light.

The silver collar and stopper should be gently wiped with a soft silver polishing cloth, taking care not to rub abrasive polishes into delicate glass surfaces. The glass interior can be rinsed with lukewarm water, avoiding harsh chemical detergents or sudden temperature changes.
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