Were all these bottles meant for perfume?

Many contained concentrated perfumes, smelling salts, or rose water used for refreshment in unventilated rooms. Smaller examples were designed to hang from chatelaines for immediate access. Larger vessels served as dresser items or formed part of matched sets housed in wooden caskets.

How do I tell a Georgian bottle from a Victorian one?

Georgian pieces often feature delicate hand-painted enamel scenes on small copper or porcelain bodies typical of the late eighteenth century. Victorian examples frequently employ heavier glass colours like cranberry and incorporate elaborate gilt metal mountings. Consulting the overarching style and material helps assign a general decade.

Do stoppers usually match the bottle?

Original stoppers match the glass or porcelain body in colour, wear, and manufacture. Replacements occur frequently due to the fragile nature of small glass and ceramic necks. Examining the ground glass fit helps determine if a stopper belongs to the piece.