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Fabulous Pair of French Palais Royal Opaline & Gilt Glass Scent Bottles, Circa 1880
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Fabulous Pair of French Palais Royal Opaline & Gilt Glass Scent Bottles, Circa 1880

19th century
Sold 22 February 2026 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This is an unusual and rather striking pair of 19th Century Palais Royal opaline glass scent bottles. Each glass body a rich cobalt blue colour heightened with gilt classical decorations. Fitted with the original gilt glass ball stoppers.

Dimensions:

Height: 14cm / 5.4 inches.

Diameter: 7cm / 2.6 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

No chips, no cracks.

Gilt decoraitons rubbed at places, commensurate with age.

Stoppers with nibbles at the base.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £11 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £30 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated these French Opaline Scent Bottles to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA900837
Dealers Internal Reference
MAI77
Description
This is an unusual and rather striking pair of 19th Century Palais Royal opaline glass scent bottles. Each glass body a rich cobalt blue colour heightened with gilt classical decorations. Fitted with the original gilt glass ball stoppers.
fig 1. A pair of cylindrical royal blue opaline glass scent bottles with spherical stoppers and ornate hand-painted gold gilt decoration along the rims.
fig 1. Fabulous Pair of French Palais Royal Opaline & Gilt Glass Scent Bottles, Circa 1880

Dimensions:

Height: 14cm / 5.4 inches.

Diameter: 7cm / 2.6 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

No chips, no cracks.

Gilt decoraitons rubbed at places, commensurate with age.

Stoppers with nibbles at the base.

Delivery:

fig 2. A pair of cylindrical royal blue opaline glass scent bottles with spherical stoppers and ornate hand-painted gold gilt decoration along the rims.
fig 2. Fabulous Pair of French Palais Royal Opaline & Gilt Glass Scent Bottles, Circa 1880

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £11 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £30 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
14cm (5.51")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated these French Opaline Scent Bottles to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA900837
Dealers Internal Ref
MAI77
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I A pair of cylindrical royal blue opaline glass scent bottles with spherical stoppers and ornate hand-painted gold gilt decoration along the rims. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fabulous Pair of French Palais Royal Opaline & Gilt Glass Scent Bottles, Circa 1880

Archive II A pair of cylindrical royal blue opaline glass scent bottles with spherical stoppers and ornate hand-painted gold gilt decoration along the rims. View II
Archive III A pair of cylindrical royal blue opaline glass scent bottles with spherical stoppers and ornate hand-painted gold gilt decoration along the rims. View III
Archive IV A pair of cylindrical royal blue opaline glass scent bottles with spherical stoppers and ornate hand-painted gold gilt decoration along the rims. View IV
Archive V A pair of cylindrical royal blue opaline glass scent bottles with spherical stoppers and ornate hand-painted gold gilt decoration along the rims. View V
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
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Suffolk
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
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A pair of cylindrical royal blue opaline glass scent bottles with spherical stoppers and ornate hand-painted gold gilt decoration along the rims.
FABULOUS PAIR OF FRENCH PALAIS ROYAL OPALINE & GILT GLASS SCENT BOTTLES, CIRCA 1880
Ref: SA900837
A pair of cylindrical royal blue opaline glass scent bottles with spherical stoppers and ornate hand-painted gold gilt decoration along the rims.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectScent Bottles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Napoleon III
  • MaterialOpaline glass, Gold leaf
  • ColourCobalt Blue
  • MotifsSpherical stoppers, Greek key border, Scroll and foliage gilding
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Opaline glass is an opaque or translucent glass produced primarily in France during the 19th century, particularly popular during the restoration and napoleon iii periods, known for its distinctive pastel and vibrant colour palette.

These items are crafted from blown opaline glass featuring hand-applied fire gilding, often incorporating intricate neoclassical motifs and bronze or brass mounts.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-finished pontil marks on the base, genuine wear to the fire gilding, weight consistent with heavy lead glass formulations, and characteristic manufacturing bubbles within the material.

These decorative objects can be displayed on a mirrored vanity tray, integrated into a dressing room shelving display, or used as accent pieces on a mantelpiece to add a touch of historical colour and texture.

Clean gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove dust. Avoid using water, alcohol, or chemical cleaners, as these can easily damage or completely remove the delicate hand-applied gilding.
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