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19th Century French Green & Gilt Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1880
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19th Century French Green & Gilt Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

19th century
Sold 26 October 2024 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This is an unusual and rather striking 19th Century French glass scent bottle. The glass body a rich green colour heightened with gilt key pattern decorations. Fitted with the original ball gilt glass stopper.

Dimensions:

Height: 12.5cm / 4.7 inches.

Diameter: 6cm / 2.3 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

No chips, no cracks.

Gilt decorations in very good order with just very minor rubbing at places, commensurate with age.

Stoppers with tiny nibble at the base.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1085288
Dealers Internal Reference
AOUT98
Description
This is an unusual and rather striking 19th Century French glass scent bottle. The glass body a rich green colour heightened with gilt key pattern decorations. Fitted with the original ball gilt glass stopper.
fig 1. A cylindrical emerald green glass scent bottle featuring a matching spherical stopper and hand-painted gilt Greek key detailing.
fig 1. 19th Century French Green & Gilt Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

Dimensions:

Height: 12.5cm / 4.7 inches.

Diameter: 6cm / 2.3 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

No chips, no cracks.

Gilt decorations in very good order with just very minor rubbing at places, commensurate with age.

fig 2. A cylindrical emerald green glass scent bottle featuring a matching spherical stopper and hand-painted gilt Greek key detailing.
fig 2. 19th Century French Green & Gilt Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

Stoppers with tiny nibble at the base.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £20 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
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1085288
Dealers Internal Ref
AOUT98
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 cylindrical emerald green glass scent bottle featuring a matching spherical stopper and hand-painted gilt Greek key detailing. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century French Green & Gilt Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

Archive II A cylindrical emerald green glass scent bottle featuring a matching spherical stopper and hand-painted gilt Greek key detailing. View II
Archive III A cylindrical emerald green glass scent bottle featuring a matching spherical stopper and hand-painted gilt Greek key detailing. View III
Archive IV A cylindrical emerald green glass scent bottle featuring a matching spherical stopper and hand-painted gilt Greek key detailing. View IV
Archive V A cylindrical emerald green glass scent bottle featuring a matching spherical stopper and hand-painted gilt Greek key detailing. View V
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A cylindrical emerald green glass scent bottle featuring a matching spherical stopper and hand-painted gilt Greek key detailing.
19TH CENTURY FRENCH GREEN & GILT GLASS SCENT BOTTLE, CIRCA 1880
Ref: SA1085288
A cylindrical emerald green glass scent bottle featuring a matching spherical stopper and hand-painted gilt Greek key detailing.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectScent Bottle
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century French
  • MaterialGlass, Gold Gilt
  • ColourEmerald Green
  • MotifsGreek key pattern, Spherical stopper, Gilt banding
  • SizeH 12.5 cm (5 in) x W 6 cm (2 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century French glass scent bottles often feature rich coloured glass, hand-gilded motifs, and classical influences such as Greek key or gilt banding, reflecting the opulence of the periods vanity accessories.

These pieces were typically crafted using mouth-blown coloured glass, accented with hand-applied gold leaf or gilt enamel detailing, often paired with matching glass stoppers.

Authentic pieces generally display hand-blown characteristics such as pontil marks on the base, minor irregularities in the glass, and natural wear to the hand-applied gilding consistent with age.

An antique scent bottle makes an ideal decorative accent when placed on a mirrored tray, dressing table, or mantelpiece, adding a touch of historical colour and metallic sheen to contemporary spaces.

Clean gently with a soft, dry cloth to avoid damaging delicate gilding. Never submerge in water or use harsh chemical cleaners, which can erode the historical gold leaf.
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