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Edwardian Silver Tortoiseshell Glass Scent Bottle by Deakin & Francis, Birmingham 1910
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Edwardian Silver Tortoiseshell Glass Scent Bottle by Deakin & Francis, Birmingham 1910

1900 - 1920
Sold 13 October 2026 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Edwardian Silver Tortoiseshell Glass Scent Bottle by Deakin & Francis, Birmingham 1910” 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 fabulous late Edwardian silver mounted tortoiseshell glass scent bottle bears the marks of Deakin & Francis and is dated Birmingham 1910. The slender baluster glass body imitating tortoiseshell. The neck fitted with an elegant silver hinged lid dated Birmingham 1910. The inner lid gilt and the neck with the original amber glass stopper.

Hallmarks:

D&F for Deakin & Francis.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant .

Date letter "l" for 1910.

Dimensions:

Height: 13.5 cm / 5.2 inches.

Base diameter: 4cm / 1.5 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Glass body, glass neck in very good condition.

Silver lid with minor crease.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £40.00

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Physical Dimensions
Height
13.5cm (5.31")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Scent Bottle to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1239740
Dealers Internal Reference
OCT86
Description
This fabulous late Edwardian silver mounted tortoiseshell glass scent bottle bears the marks of Deakin & Francis and is dated Birmingham 1910. The slender baluster glass body imitating tortoiseshell. The neck fitted with an elegant silver hinged lid dated Birmingham 1910. The inner lid gilt and the neck with the original amber glass stopper.
fig 1. An Edwardian silver and tortoiseshell pattern glass scent bottle featuring a polished metal cap and a mottled amber brown tapered body.
fig 1. Edwardian Silver Tortoiseshell Glass Scent Bottle by Deakin & Francis, Birmingham 1910

Hallmarks:

D&F for Deakin & Francis.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant .

Date letter "l" for 1910.

Dimensions:

Height: 13.5 cm / 5.2 inches.

Base diameter: 4cm / 1.5 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Glass body, glass neck in very good condition.

fig 2. An Edwardian silver and tortoiseshell pattern glass scent bottle featuring a polished metal cap and a mottled amber brown tapered body.
fig 2. Edwardian Silver Tortoiseshell Glass Scent Bottle by Deakin & Francis, Birmingham 1910

Silver lid with minor crease.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £40.00

fig 3. An Edwardian silver and tortoiseshell pattern glass scent bottle featuring a polished metal cap and a mottled amber brown tapered body.
fig 3. Edwardian Silver Tortoiseshell Glass Scent Bottle by Deakin & Francis, Birmingham 1910

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
13.5cm (5.31")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Scent Bottle to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1239740
Dealers Internal Ref
OCT86
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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An Edwardian silver and tortoiseshell pattern glass scent bottle featuring a polished metal cap and a mottled amber brown tapered body.
EDWARDIAN SILVER TORTOISESHELL GLASS SCENT BOTTLE BY DEAKIN & FRANCIS, BIRMINGHAM 1910
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An Edwardian silver and tortoiseshell pattern glass scent bottle featuring a polished metal cap and a mottled amber brown tapered body.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectScent Bottles
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Glass
  • ColourBrown, Silver
  • MotifsTortoiseshell effect, Silver collar, Hallmarked mount, Tapered glass body
  • SizeH 13.5 cm (5 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Edwardian silver scent bottles from the early 20th century typically combine polished hallmarked sterling silver mounts with decorative glass bodies, often reflecting popular aesthetic trends of the period such as tortoiseshell or art nouveau glass techniques.

Tortoiseshell glass was produced by layering varied tones of amber, brown, and dark glass pigments into blown vessel forms, creating a variegated mottled effect reminiscent of natural tortoiseshell before fitting silver collars.

Authentic Edwardian pieces feature official British silver hallmarks stamped onto the silver collar or mount, including a town mark, fineness mark, date letter, and makers mark, alongside period glass manufacturing characteristics.

An antique scent bottle can be displayed on a vanity tray, styled atop a bedroom dresser, or placed on a bookshelf alongside leather-bound books to add historic texture to a room.

Clean the glass body using a soft damp cloth and mild liquid soap, ensuring water does not enter the silver joins. Use a silver polishing cloth specifically for the metal components to remove tarnish without abrasive compounds.
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