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Rare Victorian Silver Cased Glass Chatelaine Scent Bottle, Circa 1880
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Rare Victorian Silver Cased Glass Chatelaine Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

19th century
Sold 29 May 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This exquisite Victorian silver chatelaine scent bottle dates circa 1880. The silver baluster body pierced with intricate patterns. The hinged lid opening to reveal an inner glass scent bottle and stopper. The sides fitted with suspension loops and decorative silver chain.

Hallmarks:

Unmarked as was very often the case with small scent bottles but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

Height (excluding chain): 5.5cm / 2.1 inches.

Diameter: 4cm / 1.5 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

No loss to the silver casing.

Strong hinge.

Complete with stopper.

Postage:

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Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1144757
Dealers Internal Reference
MAI81
Description
This exquisite Victorian silver chatelaine scent bottle dates circa 1880. The silver baluster body pierced with intricate patterns. The hinged lid opening to reveal an inner glass scent bottle and stopper. The sides fitted with suspension loops and decorative silver chain.
fig 1. An ornate silver-cased glass chatelaine scent bottle featuring pierced metalwork and suspension chains against a neutral background.
fig 1. Rare Victorian Silver Cased Glass Chatelaine Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

Hallmarks:

Unmarked as was very often the case with small scent bottles but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

Height (excluding chain): 5.5cm / 2.1 inches.

Diameter: 4cm / 1.5 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

No loss to the silver casing.

Strong hinge.

Complete with stopper.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1144757
Dealers Internal Ref
MAI81
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
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Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 146
Items Sold 2,224
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An ornate silver-cased glass chatelaine scent bottle featuring pierced metalwork and suspension chains against a neutral background.
RARE VICTORIAN SILVER CASED GLASS CHATELAINE SCENT BOTTLE, CIRCA 1880
Ref: SA1144757
An ornate silver-cased glass chatelaine scent bottle featuring pierced metalwork and suspension chains against a neutral background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectPerfume & Scent Bottles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSterling silver, glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPierced reticulated metalwork, Suspension chains, Scroll handle mounts, Repousse floral patterns
  • SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 2.5 cm (1 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

A chatelaine scent bottle was a small container suspended from a belt hook or chatelaine clip, commonly worn by Victorian women to hold aromatic smelling salts or perfume for quick access.

These pieces typically combined blown or cut glass inner flasks with exterior protective casings made of sterling silver, often featuring pierced work, repousse, or filigree ornamentation.

Authentic pieces usually exhibit period silver hallmarks, hand-crafted metalwork details, and inner glass flasks showing genuine signs of age and wear consistent with nineteenth-century manufacturing methods.

These small objects can be displayed inside glass cabinets, on mirrored vanity trays, or integrated into curated tabletop vignettes to add historical texture and metallic detail to a room.

Maintain pieces in stable indoor humidity conditions, avoid harsh chemical polishes on delicate silver surfaces, and clean gently with a soft, dry cloth to preserve the natural patina.
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