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Rare 19th C. French Silver Miniature Amethyst Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1880
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Rare 19th C. French Silver Miniature Amethyst Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

19th century
Description

This rare and delightful French silver mounted amethyst glass scent bottle dates circa 1880. The rich barrel-shaped amethyst coloured body sliced-cut in diamond and concentric patterns. The neck fitted with an elegant hinged silver lid, the neck with the original amethyst glass stopper.

Hallmarks:

Small French guarantee marks (boar head).

Dimensions:

Height: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Depth: 2cm / 0.6 inches.

Condition:

Glass in very good condition.

No dings or dents.

Lid in very good condition

Postage:

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): £45.00

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Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Amethyst Glass Scent Bottle to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1241829
Dealers Internal Reference
OCT72
Description
This rare and delightful French silver mounted amethyst glass scent bottle dates circa 1880. The rich barrel-shaped amethyst coloured body sliced-cut in diamond and concentric patterns.
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The neck fitted with an elegant hinged silver lid, the neck with the original amethyst glass stopper.
Julie Cartwright Antiques
fig 1. A miniature barrel-shaped purple amethyst cut glass scent bottle with a silver cap and collar.
fig 1. Rare 19th C. French Silver Miniature Amethyst Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

Hallmarks:

Small French guarantee marks (boar head).

Dimensions:

Height: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Width: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Depth: 2cm / 0.6 inches.

Condition:

Glass in very good condition.

No dings or dents.

Lid in very good condition

fig 2. A miniature barrel-shaped purple amethyst cut glass scent bottle with a silver cap and collar.
fig 2. Rare 19th C. French Silver Miniature Amethyst Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

Postage:

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): £45.00

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.

Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Amethyst Glass Scent Bottle to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1241829
Dealers Internal Ref
OCT72
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Archive I A miniature barrel-shaped purple amethyst cut glass scent bottle with a silver cap and collar.

Rare 19th C. French Silver Miniature Amethyst Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1880

Archive II A miniature barrel-shaped purple amethyst cut glass scent bottle with a silver cap and collar. View II
Archive III A miniature barrel-shaped purple amethyst cut glass scent bottle with a silver cap and collar. View III
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Archive V A miniature barrel-shaped purple amethyst cut glass scent bottle with a silver cap and collar. View V
Archive VI A miniature barrel-shaped purple amethyst cut glass scent bottle with a silver cap and collar. View VI
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Archive VIII A miniature barrel-shaped purple amethyst cut glass scent bottle with a silver cap and collar. View VIII
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

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Telephone 07947 998435
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A miniature barrel-shaped purple amethyst cut glass scent bottle with a silver cap and collar.
RARE 19TH C. FRENCH SILVER MINIATURE AMETHYST GLASS SCENT BOTTLE, CIRCA 1880
Ref: SA1241829
A miniature barrel-shaped purple amethyst cut glass scent bottle with a silver cap and collar.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectScent Bottles
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century French
  • MaterialAmethyst Glass, Silver
  • ColourPurple, Silver
  • MotifsBarrel shape, Diamond cut glass, Silver cap, Engraved collar

This nineteenth-century French miniature scent bottle takes a barrel shape and dates circa 1880. The body consists of rich purple amethyst glass, sliced-cut in diamond and concentric patterns, accompanied by a hinged silver lid, an engraved silver collar, and small French guarantee boar head marks. The overall construction measures 3 cm in height, 3 cm in width, and 2 cm in depth. Placed upon a bedside table in a home today, the bottle serves as a decorative display piece. The dark purple glass contrasts with the reflective silver cap on top and the textured bands around the neck, while the multifaceted ends catch the light from multiple angles.

FAQs

During the 19th century, French scent bottles, or flacons, were crafted as portable vessels for liquid perfume or smelling salts, frequently featuring silver mounts and cut coloured glass.

These vessels were typically constructed from hand-cut coloured glass or crystal, fitted with sterling or French hallmarked silver collars, caps, and ground glass stoppers.

Authentic examples feature French hallmark stamps on the metal collar or cap, precise hand-cut facets on the glass body, and age-appropriate wear along the base and internal rim.

Display smaller glass vessels on a mirrored vanity tray, inside a glass cloche, or alongside framed artwork on a bathroom shelf or bedside table for a refined accent.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth, polish the silver mount carefully using a specialised silver cloth, and avoid immersing the vessel in water to protect internal fittings.
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