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19th C. French Silver Gilt Tear Drop Shape Crystal Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1870
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19th C. French Silver Gilt Tear Drop Shape Crystal Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1870

19th century
Sold 17 August 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “19th C. French Silver Gilt Tear Drop Shape Crystal 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.

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Description

This is a rare and delightful 19th Century French Palais Royal* silver gilt and glass scent bottle. The tear-drop sliced-cut crystal body mounted with an elegant hallmarked silver gilt hinged lid. The lid with fine engine-turNed decorations surrounding a vacant reserve. The front applied a silver git cartouche. The neck with its original stopper.

*Palais Royal is a term used to describe, not a single manufacturer, but to a name given to a small area around the Royal Palace that specialised in producing small elaborate works of art and gifts in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Hallmarks:

French guarantee mark (Boar head in lozenge).

Dimensions:

Height: 9cm / 3.6 inches.

Maximum width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Depth: 1cm / 0.4 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

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.

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To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Gilt Scent Bottle to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1151466
Dealers Internal Reference
JUIL97
Description
This is a rare and delightful 19th Century French Palais Royal* silver gilt and glass scent bottle. The tear-drop sliced-cut crystal body mounted with an elegant hallmarked silver gilt hinged lid. The lid with fine engine-turNed decorations surrounding a vacant reserve. The front applied a silver git cartouche. The neck with its original stopper.
fig 1. A teardrop-shaped clear crystal scent bottle featuring a textured silver gilt cap and an applied gold-tone cartouche on the front.
fig 1. 19th C. French Silver Gilt Tear Drop Shape Crystal Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1870

Palais Royal is a term used to describe, not a single manufacturer, but to a name given to a small area around the Royal Palace that specialised in producing small elaborate works of art and gifts in the 18th and 19th centuries.

fig 2. A teardrop-shaped clear crystal scent bottle featuring a textured silver gilt cap and an applied gold-tone cartouche on the front.
fig 2. 19th C. French Silver Gilt Tear Drop Shape Crystal Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1870

Hallmarks:

French guarantee mark (Boar head in lozenge).

Dimensions:

Height: 9cm / 3.6 inches.

Maximum width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Depth: 1cm / 0.4 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

fig 3. A teardrop-shaped clear crystal scent bottle featuring a textured silver gilt cap and an applied gold-tone cartouche on the front.
fig 3. 19th C. French Silver Gilt Tear Drop Shape Crystal 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
9cm (3.54")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Gilt Scent Bottle to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1151466
Dealers Internal Ref
JUIL97
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 teardrop-shaped clear crystal scent bottle featuring a textured silver gilt cap and an applied gold-tone cartouche on the front. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th C. French Silver Gilt Tear Drop Shape Crystal Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1870

Archive II A teardrop-shaped clear crystal scent bottle featuring a textured silver gilt cap and an applied gold-tone cartouche on the front. View II
Archive III A teardrop-shaped clear crystal scent bottle featuring a textured silver gilt cap and an applied gold-tone cartouche on the front. View III
Archive IV A teardrop-shaped clear crystal scent bottle featuring a textured silver gilt cap and an applied gold-tone cartouche on the front. View IV
Archive V A teardrop-shaped clear crystal scent bottle featuring a textured silver gilt cap and an applied gold-tone cartouche on the front. View V
Archive VI A teardrop-shaped clear crystal scent bottle featuring a textured silver gilt cap and an applied gold-tone cartouche on the front. View VI
Archive VII A teardrop-shaped clear crystal scent bottle featuring a textured silver gilt cap and an applied gold-tone cartouche on the front. View VII
Archive VIII A teardrop-shaped clear crystal scent bottle featuring a textured silver gilt cap and an applied gold-tone cartouche on the front. View VIII
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

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Telephone 07947 998435
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Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 142
Items Sold 2,224
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A teardrop-shaped clear crystal scent bottle featuring a textured silver gilt cap and an applied gold-tone cartouche on the front.
19TH C. FRENCH SILVER GILT TEAR DROP SHAPE CRYSTAL GLASS SCENT BOTTLE, CIRCA 1870
Ref: SA1151466
A teardrop-shaped clear crystal scent bottle featuring a textured silver gilt cap and an applied gold-tone cartouche on the front.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectScent Bottles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian / 19th Century
  • MaterialCrystal, Silver Gilt
  • ColourClear, Gold
  • MotifsTeardrop shape, Applied cartouche, Textured gilt cap, Facetted crystal body
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century French scent bottles frequently display exceptional craftsmanship, incorporating high-purity crystal, delicate hand-cut facets, and precious metal mounts such as silver gilt or vermeil.

These pieces typically combined heavy lead crystal or opaline glass with metal components like sterling silver, gold, silver gilt, and occasionally semi-precious stones or enamel.

Authenticity is determined by examining hallmarks on the metal mounts, hand-cut facets with slight irregularities, ground glass stoppers, and the weight and clarity of the crystal.

They can be displayed on mirrored trays, dressing table surfaces, or open shelving alongside other small collectibles to add a layer of historic texture and refined detail.

Clean the glass carefully using mild soapy water and a soft cloth, avoiding abrasive cleaners. Use a specialized non-abrasive silver cloth lightly on the gilt mounts to preserve the finish without rubbing away the thin gold layer.
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