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Exquisite Edwardian Silver & Tortoiseshell Scent Bottle by Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 1909
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Exquisite Edwardian Silver & Tortoiseshell Scent Bottle by Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 1909

1900 - 1920
Sold 18 November 2024 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Exquisite Edwardian Silver & Tortoiseshell Scent Bottle by Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 1909” 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 delightful small size silver and pique tortoiseshell scent bottle is dated Birmingham 1909 and was made by Levi & Salaman. The pique tortoiseshell hinged domed lid with classical decorations. Mounted on a very unusual and tactile clear glass body and fitted with the original glass stopper.

Hallmarks:

L&S for Levi & Salaman.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "k" for 1909.

Condition:

Good.

Tortoiseshell lid in good condition but with a little uneveness of gloss at places.

Glass in perfect condition. No chips or cracks.

Silver sides in very good condition.

Hinge very sound.

Dimensions:

Height: 8cm / 3 inches.

Width: 5cm /2 inches.

Depth: 3cm / 1 inch.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8.00 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £17.00 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by card 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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1065059
Dealers Internal Reference
APR74
Description
This delightful small size silver and pique tortoiseshell scent bottle is dated Birmingham 1909 and was made by Levi & Salaman. The pique tortoiseshell hinged domed lid with classical decorations. Mounted on a very unusual and tactile clear glass body and fitted with the original glass stopper.
fig 1. A small Edwardian glass scent bottle featuring a round silver-mounted lid inlaid with dark tortoiseshell and silver pique design.
fig 1. Exquisite Edwardian Silver & Tortoiseshell Scent Bottle by Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 1909

Hallmarks:

L&S for Levi & Salaman.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "k" for 1909.

Condition:

Good.

Tortoiseshell lid in good condition but with a little uneveness of gloss at places.

Glass in perfect condition. No chips or cracks.

fig 2. A small Edwardian glass scent bottle featuring a round silver-mounted lid inlaid with dark tortoiseshell and silver pique design.
fig 2. Exquisite Edwardian Silver & Tortoiseshell Scent Bottle by Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 1909

Silver sides in very good condition.

Hinge very sound.

Dimensions:

Height: 8cm / 3 inches.

Width: 5cm /2 inches.

Depth: 3cm / 1 inch.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8.00 Special Delivery Next day.

fig 3. A small Edwardian glass scent bottle featuring a round silver-mounted lid inlaid with dark tortoiseshell and silver pique design.
fig 3. Exquisite Edwardian Silver & Tortoiseshell Scent Bottle by Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 1909

Postage overseas: £17.00 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by card 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
8cm (3.15")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1065059
Dealers Internal Ref
APR74
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I A small Edwardian glass scent bottle featuring a round silver-mounted lid inlaid with dark tortoiseshell and silver pique design. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Exquisite Edwardian Silver & Tortoiseshell Scent Bottle by Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 1909

Archive II A small Edwardian glass scent bottle featuring a round silver-mounted lid inlaid with dark tortoiseshell and silver pique design. View II
Archive III A small Edwardian glass scent bottle featuring a round silver-mounted lid inlaid with dark tortoiseshell and silver pique design. View III
Archive IV A small Edwardian glass scent bottle featuring a round silver-mounted lid inlaid with dark tortoiseshell and silver pique design. View IV
Archive V A small Edwardian glass scent bottle featuring a round silver-mounted lid inlaid with dark tortoiseshell and silver pique design. View V
Archive VI A small Edwardian glass scent bottle featuring a round silver-mounted lid inlaid with dark tortoiseshell and silver pique design. View VI
Archive VII A small Edwardian glass scent bottle featuring a round silver-mounted lid inlaid with dark tortoiseshell and silver pique design. View VII
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Archive IX A small Edwardian glass scent bottle featuring a round silver-mounted lid inlaid with dark tortoiseshell and silver pique design. View IX
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

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A small Edwardian glass scent bottle featuring a round silver-mounted lid inlaid with dark tortoiseshell and silver pique design.
EXQUISITE EDWARDIAN SILVER & TORTOISESHELL SCENT BOTTLE BY LEVI & SALAMAN, BIRMINGHAM 1909
Ref: SA1065059
A small Edwardian glass scent bottle featuring a round silver-mounted lid inlaid with dark tortoiseshell and silver pique design.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectScent Bottles
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSilver, Glass, Tortoiseshell
  • ColourClear and Dark Brown
  • MotifsPique inlay, Faceted glass body, Hallmarked silver mount
  • SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

An Edwardian tortoiseshell and silver scent bottle is a small personal container used for holding liquid perfume, produced during the reign of King Edward VII between 1901 and 1910. These pieces typically feature a faceted cut-glass body paired with a hallmarked silver cap inset with polished tortoiseshell, often decorated using the pique technique with fine silver or gold wire inlay.

These items were crafted using lead crystal or flint glass for the body, combined with sterling silver mounts stamped with British assay office hallmarks. The lids incorporated genuine hawksbill turtle shell, frequently embellished with pique work, where tiny silver pins or strips were heated and pressed into the shell to form intricate motifs.

Authenticity is verified by examining the hallmarks stamped on the silver collar or lid, which indicate the makers mark, the lion passant for sterling silver, the town mark (such as the anchor for Birmingham), and a date letter corresponding to the early 20th century. Genuine tortoiseshell exhibits natural organic variations in colour and translucency under magnification, distinguishing it from modern synthetic plastics.

These small decorative objects can be displayed on a mirrored tray atop a dressing table, within a glass-fronted cabinet, or grouped with other vanity accessories on a bathroom shelf. Their reflective glass and warm tortoiseshell tones add a subtle touch of historical texture and refined detail to contemporary spaces.

To preserve the materials, keep them away from direct sunlight, high heat, and extreme humidity, which can cause tortoiseshell to warp or crack. Clean the silver components gently with a soft microfibre cloth and specialised silver polish, taking care to avoid contact with the shell or glass stopper.
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