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Victorian Silver Cornucopia Ruby Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1870
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Victorian Silver Cornucopia Ruby Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1870

19th century
Sold 18 May 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Victorian Silver Cornucopia Ruby Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1870” 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.

Description

This exquisite Victorian silver scent bottle has an embossed hinged silver lid mounted on a stunning ruby cut glass cornucopia-shaped body. It is exquisitely sliced-cut and looks distinctive and very elegant. Fitted with a silver chain. Fitted with a clear glass stopper.

Hallmarks:

The silver lid is unmarked, which is quite usual with scent bottles, but tested as silver.

Condition:

Excellent.

Silver lid in excellent condition, crisp decorations.

Glass in perfect condition.

No chips or cracks.

Strong hinge.

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

No holes to the silver lid.

Dimensions:

Length: 9cm / 3.5 inches.

Lid diameter: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £9 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1128753
Dealers Internal Reference
MARS91
Description
This exquisite Victorian silver scent bottle has an embossed hinged silver lid mounted on a stunning ruby cut glass cornucopia-shaped body. It is exquisitely sliced-cut and looks distinctive and very elegant. Fitted with a silver chain. Fitted with a clear glass stopper.
fig 1. A curved Victorian ruby glass scent bottle featuring faceted glass, an embossed silver cap, and an attached silver finger ring on a chain.
fig 1. Victorian Silver Cornucopia Ruby Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1870

Hallmarks:

The silver lid is unmarked, which is quite usual with scent bottles, but tested as silver.

Condition:

Excellent.

Silver lid in excellent condition, crisp decorations.

Glass in perfect condition.

fig 2. A curved Victorian ruby glass scent bottle featuring faceted glass, an embossed silver cap, and an attached silver finger ring on a chain.
fig 2. Victorian Silver Cornucopia Ruby Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1870

No chips or cracks.

Strong hinge.

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

No holes to the silver lid.

Dimensions:

Length: 9cm / 3.5 inches.

Lid diameter: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

fig 3. A curved Victorian ruby glass scent bottle featuring faceted glass, an embossed silver cap, and an attached silver finger ring on a chain.
fig 3. Victorian Silver Cornucopia Ruby Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1870

Postage UK: £9 Special Delivery Next day.

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
4cm (1.57")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1128753
Dealers Internal Ref
MARS91
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 curved Victorian ruby glass scent bottle featuring faceted glass, an embossed silver cap, and an attached silver finger ring on a chain. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Silver Cornucopia Ruby Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1870

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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
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Items Sold 2,225
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A curved Victorian ruby glass scent bottle featuring faceted glass, an embossed silver cap, and an attached silver finger ring on a chain.
VICTORIAN SILVER CORNUCOPIA RUBY GLASS SCENT BOTTLE, CIRCA 1870
Ref: SA1128753
A curved Victorian ruby glass scent bottle featuring faceted glass, an embossed silver cap, and an attached silver finger ring on a chain.
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  • ObjectScent Bottles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRuby Glass, Sterling Silver
  • ColourRuby Red
  • MotifsCornucopia shape, Repousse silver cap, Faceted glass body, Chatelaine ring and chain
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

Victorian scent bottles often feature ornate metalwork, such as embossed sterling silver or gilt brass, combined with richly coloured glass like cranberry or ruby, reflecting the periods taste for intricate craftsmanship and personal luxury.

These items typically incorporated blown or cut glass paired with precious metals like sterling silver, often featuring hinged caps with internal glass stoppers or cork seals to contain volatile perfume oils.

Authenticity is usually verified through hallmarks on the silver mounts, hand-cut facets on the glass body, patination appropriate for the age, and the presence of tight-fitting hinged lids that seal correctly.

Place the piece on a mirrored vanity tray, a marble bathroom shelf, or inside a glass-fronted display cabinet where ambient light can illuminate the coloured glass.

Clean silver components gently with a specialised polishing cloth, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage aged glass or remove historic patination, and keep the object away from direct sunlight.
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