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An Exquisite Silver & Guilloche Enamel Topped Glass Scent Bottle
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An Exquisite Silver & Guilloche Enamel Topped Glass Scent Bottle

1900 - 1920
Sold 17 August 2025 · Jeff Sims Antiques
This “Exquisite Silver & Guilloche Enamel Topped Glass Scent Bottle” found a buyer.

It was listed by Jeff Sims 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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An exquisite Art Deco silver mounted scent bottle. This fabulous and eye catching example, has a squared cut glass body, with sunburst cutting to the sides. The screw top lid is silver and features guilloche ename in white with a lilac border and applied gilding. Inside is the original peg stopper. A rare and desirable collector's item, with a practical use. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips or cracks to the glass. The silver has no splits or holes and the enamel is undamaged.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Birmingham 1921.

Maker :- Albert Carter.

Height :- 6.5 cms.

Width :- 4.5 cms.

Depth :- 4.5 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Guilloche Enamel Scent Bottle to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1148590
Dealers Internal Reference
13742
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Description
An exquisite Art Deco silver mounted scent bottle.
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This fabulous and eye catching example, has a squared cut glass body, with sunburst cutting to the sides.
Jeff Sims Antiques

The screw top lid is silver and features guilloche ename in white with a lilac border and applied gilding. Inside is the original peg stopper. A rare and desirable collector's item, with a practical use. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A square cut glass scent bottle featuring a sterling silver lid decorated with pale blue guilloche enamel and painted floral garlands.
fig 1. An Exquisite Silver & Guilloche Enamel Topped Glass Scent Bottle

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips or cracks to the glass. The silver has no splits or holes and the enamel is undamaged.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Birmingham 1921.

Maker :- Albert Carter.

Height :- 6.5 cms.

Width :- 4.5 cms.

Depth :- 4.5 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Guilloche Enamel Scent Bottle to the 1920s.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1148590
Dealers Internal Ref
13742
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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A square cut glass scent bottle featuring a sterling silver lid decorated with pale blue guilloche enamel and painted floral garlands. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A square cut glass scent bottle featuring a sterling silver lid decorated with pale blue guilloche enamel and painted floral garlands. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 4,500
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A square cut glass scent bottle featuring a sterling silver lid decorated with pale blue guilloche enamel and painted floral garlands.
An exquisite Silver & guilloche enamel topped glass scent bottle
Ref: SA1148590
A square cut glass scent bottle featuring a sterling silver lid decorated with pale blue guilloche enamel and painted floral garlands.
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  • ObjectScent Bottles
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSilver, Glass, Enamel
  • ColourSilver and Light Blue
  • MotifsGuilloche engine-turning, Cut glass facets, Floral garland border
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

Guilloche is a decorative technique in which a precise, intricate pattern is mechanically engraved into a metal substrate, typically covered with a translucent layer of enamel. It reached the height of its popularity during the Edwardian era and the Art Deco period, frequently utilised on luxury vanity and dressing table accessories.

These items typically combine heavy moulded or cut clear glass for the body with sterling silver mounts and lids. The lids are frequently embellished with vitreous enamel over an engine-turned metal base, sometimes incorporating hand-painted floral garlands or motifs.

Authentic pieces usually feature clear hallmarks stamped on the silver collar or lid, indicating the metal standard, assay office, and date letter. The enamel should exhibit the characteristic fine machine-engraved ripples underneath, and the glass base often displays hand-polished pontil marks or deep mould-blown facets.

These compact decorative objects are well-suited for display on a mirrored tray, a dressing table, or a mantelpiece, where their reflective glass and coloured enamel catch the light. They add a subtle touch of historic craftsmanship and vintage texture to contemporary interiors.

The glass body can be washed with mild soapy water, but the enamel lid must be kept away from harsh chemical dips, ultrasonic cleaners, and prolonged soaking, as moisture can compromise the delicate metalwork. Silver components should be gently polished with a soft cloth while avoiding direct contact with the enamel surface.
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