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Late Victorian Cut Crystal Silver Topped Scent Bottle
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Late Victorian Cut Crystal Silver Topped Scent Bottle

19th century
Description

A large Victorian silver topped scent bottle, hallmarked London 1888. The spherical crystal vessel with deep cut decoration and large screw top silver lid, which has embossed floral decoration and polished top. The lid unscrews to reveal a gilt lined threaded interior with both internal cork stopper and original ground glass stopper. Bears the makers mark for London silversmiths John Grinsell & Sons along with clear hallmarks to all sections. Presented in excellent condition with perfect clear clear crystal. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1239948
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 44291
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Description
A large Victorian silver topped scent bottle, hallmarked London 1888.
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The spherical crystal vessel with deep cut decoration and large screw top silver lid, which has embossed floral decoration and polished top.
Sturmans Antiques

The lid unscrews to reveal a gilt lined threaded interior with both internal cork stopper and original ground glass stopper. Bears the makers mark for London silversmiths John Grinsell & Sons along with clear hallmarks to all sections. Presented in excellent condition with perfect clear clear crystal. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1239948
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 44291
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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A late Victorian clear cut crystal scent bottle featuring a spherical body with a starburst pattern and an embossed silver cap.
Late Victorian Cut Crystal Silver Topped Scent Bottle
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A late Victorian clear cut crystal scent bottle featuring a spherical body with a starburst pattern and an embossed silver cap.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectScent Bottles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCut Crystal, Sterling Silver
  • ColourClear, Silver
  • MotifsStarburst cut glass, Hobnail pattern, Chased scrollwork cap, Spherical body
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This late Victorian scent bottle combines clear cut crystal and sterling silver. The spherical body displays a prominent starburst cut glass design alongside a traditional hobnail pattern across the lower and upper sections. Resting upon the neck is a round, chased scrollwork cap finished with intricate floral embossing and a polished top surface. The transparent glass reveals the internal facets clearly against the dark grey surface visible in the photograph, while the silver components show a polished metallic sheen. The vessel measures 14 cm high, 10 cm wide, and 10 cm deep in overall practical dimensions. Placed upon a bedside table or dressing chest, this piece functions as a decorative tabletop accessory or a functional vessel for fragrance. The cut crystal facets catch natural and artificial light from various angles, reflecting bright highlights across the room. The spherical body provides a stable base when set down flat on a surface, while the rounded silver cap offers a comfortable grip for removal.

FAQs

Popular during the late nineteenth century, these vanity items were crafted to hold liquid perfume, smelling salts, or scented waters. They typically feature heavy lead crystal bases paired with decorative sterling silver caps.

Victorian scent bottles were commonly constructed from hand-cut lead crystal or blown glass, topped with sterling silver, silver plate, or gold caps. The glass was frequently decorated with diamond, star, or hobnail cut patterns.

Authentic Victorian examples usually feature British hallmarks stamped into the silver cap, indicating the maker, assay office, silver standard, and year code. Additionally, hand-cut glass from this period exhibits sharp facet edges and weight compared to modern reproductions.

Place the bottle on a vanity tray, a marble bathroom counter, or a bedroom dresser alongside contemporary accessories. Displaying cut glass scent bottles near natural light allows the facets to refract light.

Clean the glass body using warm water and mild soap, avoiding harsh chemical detergents inside the vessel. Polish the silver top gently with a specialist silver polishing cloth to remove tarnish while preventing polish buildup in chased details.
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