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Superb Victorian Silver Owl Scent Bottle
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Superb Victorian Silver Owl Scent Bottle

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Sturmans Antiques
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Description

A superb quality Victorian solid silver snap top scent bottle with engraved decoration including two owls to the front; hallmarked Birmingham 1899. The circular silver bottle with deep rim and cushion effect top. The bottle sides engraved with a fern leaf design, along with a circular panel to the front, which is engraved with two owls set against a night sky. The hinged snap top lid with complementing fern leaf design decoration, opens to reveal a clean interior with an internal glass bottle and ground glass stopper. Bears the makers mark for Birmingham silversmiths Charles May & Sons along with clear hallmarks to all sections. An unusual high quality piece presented in immaculate condition. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Scent Bottle to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1233231
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 44091
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Description
A superb quality Victorian solid silver snap top scent bottle with engraved decoration including two owls to the front; hallmarked Birmingham 1899. The circular silver bottle with deep rim and cushion effect top.
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The bottle sides engraved with a fern leaf design, along with a circular panel to the front, which is engraved with two owls set against a night sky.
Sturmans Antiques

The hinged snap top lid with complementing fern leaf design decoration, opens to reveal a clean interior with an internal glass bottle and ground glass stopper. Bears the makers mark for Birmingham silversmiths Charles May & Sons along with clear hallmarks to all sections. An unusual high quality piece presented in immaculate condition. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Scent Bottle to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1233231
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 44091
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Sturmans Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A cylindrical Victorian silver scent bottle featuring engraved artwork of two owls perched on a branch within a circular border. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Superb Victorian Silver Owl Scent Bottle

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A cylindrical Victorian silver scent bottle featuring engraved artwork of two owls perched on a branch within a circular border.
Superb Victorian Silver Owl Scent Bottle
Ref: SA1233231
A cylindrical Victorian silver scent bottle featuring engraved artwork of two owls perched on a branch within a circular border.
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  • ObjectScent Bottles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsOwl engraving, Crescent moon, Foliage border, Domed lid
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

Victorian silver scent bottles were decorative containers designed to hold perfume, cologne, or smelling salts during the nineteenth century. Frequently displayed on dressing tables or carried in reticules, these vessels often featured elaborate hand-engraving, relief work, or naturalistic motifs characteristic of period silversmithing.

These bottles were predominantly crafted from sterling silver or silver plate, sometimes featuring inner glass liners or fitted stoppers to contain liquids. Silversmiths employed techniques such as hand-engraving, chasing, repousse, and die-stamping to apply detailed surface decoration.

Authentic Victorian silver pieces generally bear official British hallmarks indicating silver purity, the assay office mark, makers mark, and a date letter. Construction details such as hand-engraved surface designs, threaded caps, and era-appropriate wear around friction points further indicate authenticity.

A silver scent bottle can be styled atop a dressing table, displayed inside a glass curio cabinet alongside other silver object dart, or placed on a marble tray in a bathroom suite. Layering metallic antiques with natural materials like timber or stone provides refined visual texture.

Clean silver surfaces using a soft, non-abrasive cloth alongside a specialised silver polishing balm to remove oxidisation. Avoid submerging internal stoppers or threads in water, and store the item away from excessive humidity to preserve the metal finish.
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