How do I identify a Regency period piece?

Regency items frequently take the form of rose water sprinklers in Worcester porcelain. They display classical proportions and refined hand-painted details typical of the early nineteenth century. Factory marks and specific stylistic motifs help confirm this date range.

Are stoppers usually original?

Surviving original stoppers remain an important feature for collectors of antique scent bottles. Pieces explicitly noted with original stoppers maintain higher desirability. Replacements do occur due to the fragile nature of small ceramic and glass elements.

What is the difference between a scent bottle and a snuff bottle?

Scent bottles contain liquid perfumes and often feature rose water sprinkler or ewers forms. Snuff bottles serve powdered tobacco and are typically smaller containers with fitted stoppers. Chinese famille rose examples commonly adopt the snuff bottle format.