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Rare Miniature 19th C. French Silver Gilt & Cut Glass Chatelaine Scent Bottle, Circa 1870
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Rare Miniature 19th C. French Silver Gilt & Cut Glass Chatelaine Scent Bottle, Circa 1870

19th century
Sold 6 April 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This is an adorable French silver gilt and overlay glass "chatelaine" scent bottle. It unusual because of its small size. The silver gilt hinged lid fitted with a suspension loop and mounted on a green overlay glass body. Retains its minute and original clear glass stopper.

Hallmarks:

French guarantee mark (Boar head in lozenge)

Dimensions:

Height: 6cm / 2.4 inches.

Width: 2cm / 0.6 inches.

Depth: 1cm / 0.4 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Antique Glass Scent Bottle to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1093602
Dealers Internal Reference
SEPT84
Description
This is an adorable French silver gilt and overlay glass "chatelaine" scent bottle. It unusual because of its small size. The silver gilt hinged lid fitted with a suspension loop and mounted on a green overlay glass body. Retains its minute and original clear glass stopper.
fig 1. A miniature nineteenth-century French scent bottle crafted from clear cut glass with green flash details and a silver gilt screw cap featuring a suspension loop.
fig 1. Rare Miniature 19th C. French Silver Gilt & Cut Glass Chatelaine Scent Bottle, Circa 1870

Hallmarks:

French guarantee mark (Boar head in lozenge)

Dimensions:

Height: 6cm / 2.4 inches.

Width: 2cm / 0.6 inches.

Depth: 1cm / 0.4 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

fig 2. A miniature nineteenth-century French scent bottle crafted from clear cut glass with green flash details and a silver gilt screw cap featuring a suspension loop.
fig 2. Rare Miniature 19th C. French Silver Gilt & Cut Glass Chatelaine Scent Bottle, Circa 1870

Postage UK: £7 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.

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Antique Glass Scent Bottle to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1093602
Dealers Internal Ref
SEPT84
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Archive I A miniature nineteenth-century French scent bottle crafted from clear cut glass with green flash details and a silver gilt screw cap featuring a suspension loop. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Miniature 19th C. French Silver Gilt & Cut Glass Chatelaine Scent Bottle, Circa 1870

Archive II A miniature nineteenth-century French scent bottle crafted from clear cut glass with green flash details and a silver gilt screw cap featuring a suspension loop. View II
Archive III A miniature nineteenth-century French scent bottle crafted from clear cut glass with green flash details and a silver gilt screw cap featuring a suspension loop. View III
Archive IV A miniature nineteenth-century French scent bottle crafted from clear cut glass with green flash details and a silver gilt screw cap featuring a suspension loop. View IV
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A miniature nineteenth-century French scent bottle crafted from clear cut glass with green flash details and a silver gilt screw cap featuring a suspension loop.
RARE MINIATURE 19TH C. FRENCH SILVER GILT & CUT GLASS CHATELAINE SCENT BOTTLE, CIRCA 1870
Ref: SA1093602
A miniature nineteenth-century French scent bottle crafted from clear cut glass with green flash details and a silver gilt screw cap featuring a suspension loop.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectScent Bottles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass, Silver Gilt
  • ColourClear and Green
  • MotifsCut glass faceting, Silver gilt collar, Suspension loop
  • SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 2 cm (1 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

A chatelaine scent bottle is a miniature perfume container designed to be suspended from a decorative belt hook worn by women during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, allowing them to carry fragrances conveniently.

These pieces typically combined hand-cut or pressed lead glass with precious metals such as sterling silver, silver gilt, or occasionally gold, featuring fitted stoppers on chains or hinges.

Authenticity is determined by examining hand-cut facets, hallmarks on the metal mounts indicating silver purity or maker marks, the wear patterns on the base, and the weight and clarity of the glass.

These small objects can be displayed on mirrored vanity trays, within glass-fronted cabinets, or on dressing tables alongside other period trinkets to add a touch of historical detail to a room.

Glass should be gently cleaned using a soft cloth and mild soapy water, avoiding harsh chemicals, while silver gilt mounts require careful dusting and minimal polishing to preserve the delicate gold layer.
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