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Rare Victorian Silver Mounted Citrine Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham 1891
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Rare Victorian Silver Mounted Citrine Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham 1891

19th century
Sold 3 June 2026 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Rare Victorian Silver Mounted Citrine Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham 1891” found a buyer.

It was listed by Julie Cartwright Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

This is a beautiful Victorian silver mounted cut glass scent bottle. The faceted body a rare citrine colour. The neck with a plain fully hallmarked hinged lid opening to reveal a clear glass stopper. The base star incised.

Hallmarks:

CM for Charles May.

Birmingham Assay mark.

Lion passant.

Date letter "r" for 1891.

Dimensions:

Height: 6cm - 2.2 inches.

Diameter: 2.7cm - 1 inch.

Condition:

Glass in very good condition.

Inside of neck in excellent condition. No cracks.

Silver lid in very good condition.

Glass stopper in very good condition.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £17 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.

Internal Ref: NOV81

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
2.7cm (1.06")
Depth
2.7cm (1.06")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1053617
Dealers Internal Reference
MARS98
Description
This is a beautiful Victorian silver mounted cut glass scent bottle. The faceted body a rare citrine colour. The neck with a plain fully hallmarked hinged lid opening to reveal a clear glass stopper. The base star incised.
fig 1. A small hexagonal yellow glass scent bottle with a polished sterling silver screw cap against a neutral grey background.
fig 1. Rare Victorian Silver Mounted Citrine Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham 1891

Hallmarks:

CM for Charles May.

Birmingham Assay mark.

Lion passant.

Date letter "r" for 1891.

Dimensions:

Height: 6cm - 2.2 inches.

Diameter: 2.7cm - 1 inch.

Condition:

Glass in very good condition.

Inside of neck in excellent condition. No cracks.

fig 2. A small hexagonal yellow glass scent bottle with a polished sterling silver screw cap against a neutral grey background.
fig 2. Rare Victorian Silver Mounted Citrine Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham 1891

Silver lid in very good condition.

Glass stopper in very good condition.

Delivery:

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 small hexagonal yellow glass scent bottle with a polished sterling silver screw cap against a neutral grey background.
fig 3. Rare Victorian Silver Mounted Citrine Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham 1891

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.

Internal Ref: NOV81

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
2.7cm (1.06")
Depth
2.7cm (1.06")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1053617
Dealers Internal Ref
MARS98
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Rare Victorian Silver Mounted Citrine Glass Scent Bottle by Charles May, Birmingham 1891

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A small hexagonal yellow glass scent bottle with a polished sterling silver screw cap against a neutral grey background.
RARE VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED CITRINE GLASS SCENT BOTTLE BY CHARLES MAY, BIRMINGHAM 1891
Ref: SA1053617
A small hexagonal yellow glass scent bottle with a polished sterling silver screw cap against a neutral grey background.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectScent Bottles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Glass
  • ColourYellow
  • MotifsFacetted body, Hexagonal shape, Hallmarked silver mount
  • SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 2.7 cm (1 in) x D 2.7 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Victorian scent bottles were essential accessories for personal hygiene and fashion, often carried in chatelaines or kept on dressing tables to combat unpleasant odours in the era.

These vessels were typically crafted from cut, moulded, or coloured glass, and fitted with hinged or screw caps made from sterling silver, gold, or plated metals.

Authenticity is verified through maker marks, date letters, and assay office stamps, such as the anchor for Birmingham, stamped directly onto the metal mountings.

They can be displayed in small groupings on a dressing table tray, bathroom counter, or inside a glass-fronted cabinet to reflect light and add historic detail.

The glass can be gently wiped with a damp cloth, while the silver mount should be cleaned carefully with a specialised polishing cloth to avoid damaging the surrounding glass.
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