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Delightful Victorian Silver & Opaline Glass Chatelaine Scent Bottle, Circa 1880
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Delightful Victorian Silver & Opaline Glass Chatelaine Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

19th century
Sold 21 May 2026 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This exquisite silver mounted white opaline glass chatelaine scent bottle dates circa 1880. The discoidal body covered with cast leaves shoulders. The embossed hinged lid with cork interior. The shoulders fitted with a silver chain and suspension loop.

Hallmarks:

Unmarked as was very often the case with small scent bottles but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

Height (excluding chain): 5.5cm / 2.1 inches.

Diameter: 4cm / 1.5 inches.

Condition:

Good.

Glass in good condition.

Silver lid and shoulders in good condition. No loss or damage.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

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To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA975957
Dealers Internal Reference
APR89
Description
This exquisite silver mounted white opaline glass chatelaine scent bottle dates circa 1880. The discoidal body covered with cast leaves shoulders. The embossed hinged lid with cork interior. The shoulders fitted with a silver chain and suspension loop.
fig 1. A round white opaline glass scent bottle with detailed sterling silver leaf mounts, chain, and hanging ring.
fig 1. Delightful Victorian Silver & Opaline Glass Chatelaine Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

Hallmarks:

Unmarked as was very often the case with small scent bottles but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

Height (excluding chain): 5.5cm / 2.1 inches.

Diameter: 4cm / 1.5 inches.

Condition:

Good.

Glass in good condition.

fig 2. A round white opaline glass scent bottle with detailed sterling silver leaf mounts, chain, and hanging ring.
fig 2. Delightful Victorian Silver & Opaline Glass Chatelaine Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

Silver lid and shoulders in good condition. No loss or damage.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

fig 3. A round white opaline glass scent bottle with detailed sterling silver leaf mounts, chain, and hanging ring.
fig 3. Delightful Victorian Silver & Opaline Glass Chatelaine Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

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
5cm (1.97")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA975957
Dealers Internal Ref
APR89
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I A round white opaline glass scent bottle with detailed sterling silver leaf mounts, chain, and hanging ring. SOLD21 MAY 26

Delightful Victorian Silver & Opaline Glass Chatelaine Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

Archive II A round white opaline glass scent bottle with detailed sterling silver leaf mounts, chain, and hanging ring. View II
Archive III A round white opaline glass scent bottle with detailed sterling silver leaf mounts, chain, and hanging ring. View III
Archive IV A round white opaline glass scent bottle with detailed sterling silver leaf mounts, chain, and hanging ring. View IV
Archive V A round white opaline glass scent bottle with detailed sterling silver leaf mounts, chain, and hanging ring. 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
Items For Sale 144
Items Sold 2,226
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A round white opaline glass scent bottle with detailed sterling silver leaf mounts, chain, and hanging ring.
DELIGHTFUL VICTORIAN SILVER & OPALINE GLASS CHATELAINE SCENT BOTTLE, CIRCA 1880
Ref: SA975957
A round white opaline glass scent bottle with detailed sterling silver leaf mounts, chain, and hanging ring.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPersonal Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Opaline Glass
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsRepousse leaf mount, Suspension chain, Round glass body
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

A chatelaine scent bottle is a small perfume container designed to be suspended from a chatelaine, a decorative belt hook worn by Victorian women to carry household and personal implements such as keys, sewing tools, and smelling salts.

These items were typically constructed using blown or pressed glass, such as opaline or cranberry glass, encased or capped with hallmarked sterling silver, gilt metal, or base metals featuring repousse and chased ornamentation.

Authentic pieces often exhibit period-appropriate metalwork techniques like hand chasing or engraving, genuine silver hallmarks where applicable, hand-blown glass irregularities, and original cork or ground-glass stoppers.

They can be displayed on small mirrored vanity trays, incorporated into tablescapes inside glass cloches, or placed on dressing table surfaces alongside other antique silver and glassware collections.

Silver components should be cleaned gently with a non-abrasive silver polishing cloth to preserve patination, avoiding harsh liquid dips that can damage delicate glass or remaining interior cork linings.
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