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A Silver Topped Hobnail Cut Glass Smelling Salt.
Sold by W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

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A Silver Topped Hobnail Cut Glass Smelling Salt.

1900 - 1920
Sold 22 October 2025 · W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
This “Silver Topped Hobnail Cut Glass Smelling Salt” found a buyer.

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Description

A foliate embossed and silver topped hobnail cut glass smelling salt.

Circa 1911

H:2.5”, 6.5 cms, W:1.25”,3 cms. D:1.25”, 3 cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this Silver Topped Smelling Salt Bottle to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA545320
Dealers Internal Reference
404I
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Description
A foliate embossed and silver topped hobnail cut glass smelling salt.

Circa 1911

H:2.5”, 6.5 cms, W:1.25”,3 cms. D:1.25”, 3 cms

Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this Silver Topped Smelling Salt Bottle to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA545320
Dealers Internal Ref
404I
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

Specialists in 17th-18th and early 19th century fine english furniture, art, clocks and other objets d'art

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A small cylindrical cut-glass smelling salt bottle featuring a detailed embossed sterling silver cap. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Silver Topped Hobnail Cut Glass Smelling Salt.

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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
Telephone 01993 706501
Location
86 Corn Street
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX28 6BU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wrharvey
Verified Since Sep 2016
Items For Sale 115
Items Sold 548
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
Verified Since Sep 2016
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A small cylindrical cut-glass smelling salt bottle featuring a detailed embossed sterling silver cap.
A silver topped hobnail cut glass smelling salt.
Ref: SA545320
A small cylindrical cut-glass smelling salt bottle featuring a detailed embossed sterling silver cap.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSmelling Salt Bottle
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Glass
  • ColourClear, Silver
  • MotifsHobnail cut glass, Embossed floral silver, Cylindrical body
  • SizeH 2 cm (1 in) x W 1 cm (0 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Smelling salt bottles gained popularity during the Victorian era as portable containers for ammonia-based compounds used to revive individuals from fainting spells.

These pieces typically combine blown or cut glass bodies, such as hobnail or diamond patterns, with sterling silver screw or hinged caps.

Authenticity is generally determined by examining hallmarks on the silver lid for maker marks and assay office symbols, alongside the weight and hand-cut facets of the glass.

Such items fit well when displayed on a dressing table tray, within a glass-fronted cabinet, or alongside other small collectables.

The glass can be washed gently in warm soapy water, while the silver top requires a specialised non-abrasive silver cloth to preserve the metal and hallmarks.
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