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Large Victorian Silver & Glass Scent Bottle by John Grinsell & Sons, Birmingham Circa 1890
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Large Victorian Silver & Glass Scent Bottle by John Grinsell & Sons, Birmingham Circa 1890

19th century
Sold 29 July 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Large Victorian Silver & Glass Scent Bottle by John Grinsell & Sons, Birmingham Circa 1890” 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 an unusual rather striking Victorian silver lidded large scent bottle. Of gourd form, the pale pink mottled glass body with air bubbles. Mounted with a fully hallmarked screw-top wrythen silver lid. The lid fitted with replacement cork.

Hallmarks:

JG&S for John Grinsell & Sons.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant .

Date letter indistinct.

Duty Mark (Queen Victoria's head)

Dimensions:

Height: 14cm / 5.4 inches.

Diameter: 11cm / 4.4 inch.

Condition:

Reasonable.

Glass in very good condition.

Silver lid with a few dings.

Glass in the inner neck in good condition, no cracks.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special delivery.

Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1083117
Dealers Internal Reference
JUIL78
Description
This is an unusual rather striking Victorian silver lidded large scent bottle. Of gourd form, the pale pink mottled glass body with air bubbles. Mounted with a fully hallmarked screw-top wrythen silver lid. The lid fitted with replacement cork.
fig 1. A Victorian glass scent bottle featuring a pink mottled body and a lobed, swirl-patterned sterling silver cap with visible hallmarks.
fig 1. Large Victorian Silver & Glass Scent Bottle by John Grinsell & Sons, Birmingham Circa 1890

Hallmarks:

JG&S for John Grinsell & Sons.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant .

Date letter indistinct.

Duty Mark (Queen Victoria's head)

Dimensions:

Height: 14cm / 5.4 inches.

Diameter: 11cm / 4.4 inch.

Condition:

fig 2. A Victorian glass scent bottle featuring a pink mottled body and a lobed, swirl-patterned sterling silver cap with visible hallmarks.
fig 2. Large Victorian Silver & Glass Scent Bottle by John Grinsell & Sons, Birmingham Circa 1890

Reasonable.

Glass in very good condition.

Silver lid with a few dings.

Glass in the inner neck in good condition, no cracks.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special delivery.

fig 3. A Victorian glass scent bottle featuring a pink mottled body and a lobed, swirl-patterned sterling silver cap with visible hallmarks.
fig 3. Large Victorian Silver & Glass Scent Bottle by John Grinsell & Sons, Birmingham Circa 1890

Postage overseas: £18 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
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1083117
Dealers Internal Ref
JUIL78
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 Victorian glass scent bottle featuring a pink mottled body and a lobed, swirl-patterned sterling silver cap with visible hallmarks. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large Victorian Silver & Glass Scent Bottle by John Grinsell & Sons, Birmingham Circa 1890

Archive II A Victorian glass scent bottle featuring a pink mottled body and a lobed, swirl-patterned sterling silver cap with visible hallmarks. View II
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Archive IV A Victorian glass scent bottle featuring a pink mottled body and a lobed, swirl-patterned sterling silver cap with visible hallmarks. View IV
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Archive VI A Victorian glass scent bottle featuring a pink mottled body and a lobed, swirl-patterned sterling silver cap with visible hallmarks. View VI
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A Victorian glass scent bottle featuring a pink mottled body and a lobed, swirl-patterned sterling silver cap with visible hallmarks.
LARGE VICTORIAN SILVER & GLASS SCENT BOTTLE BY JOHN GRINSELL & SONS, BIRMINGHAM CIRCA 1890
Ref: SA1083117
A Victorian glass scent bottle featuring a pink mottled body and a lobed, swirl-patterned sterling silver cap with visible hallmarks.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPerfume Bottles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Glass
  • ColourPink and Silver
  • MotifsSwirled fluting, Mottled glass pattern, Lobed silver cap
  • SizeH 14.5 cm (6 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

FAQs

A Victorian silver and glass scent bottle is a portable container used during the 19th century to hold liquid perfumes or smelling salts, typically featuring an ornate sterling silver lid and a decorative glass body.

These pieces were typically crafted using hand-blown or moulded glassoften clear, coloured, or casedpaired with hallmarked sterling silver collars, caps, and hinged lids.

Authentic pieces are identified by clear British hallmarks stamped on the silver components indicating the assay office, makers mark, and date letter, alongside hand-finished glass characteristics consistent with 19th-century manufacturing.

An antique scent bottle can be displayed on a mirrored tray atop a dressing table, within a glass-fronted cabinet, or styled on a bathroom shelf to add a touch of historical elegance.

Preserve the items by dusting the glass gently with a soft cloth and using a non-abrasive silver polish strictly on the metal components, taking care to avoid getting polish on the glass or vintage interior cork lining.
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