How do I clean silver overlay glass?

Clean the glass body using a soft cloth and mild soapy water, avoiding harsh abrasives that might scratch the surface. Polish the metal portions gently with a specialised silver cloth while keeping moisture away from any exposed glass edges. Take care around delicate mountings and hinged collars on scent bottles to prevent loosening the metalwork from the glass substrate.

What is mercury glass?

Mercury glass is a double-walled silvered glass popular during the nineteenth century, creating a highly reflective mirror-like appearance. Despite the name, elemental mercury was not used in the final manufacturing process. These pieces often feature silver overlay applied directly over the reflective coating, producing a luminous decorative effect.

Are these pieces marked with hallmarks?

Many English and American items feature stamped hallmarks on the silver portion, indicating the purity, maker, and assay office. British pieces commonly show lion passant and anchor or leopard head symbols. Continental or unmarked pieces rely on stylistic attributes and glass characteristics to determine approximate age and origin.

How can I date an item?

Dating relies on stylistic movements such as Victorian revivalism, Edwardian elegance, or organic Art Nouveau forms. Assay office marks and maker's stamps provide precise calendar years for fully hallmarked items. The colour palette and glass-making technique also offer strong clues to the decade of production.

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Rare 19th C French Silver & Triple Overlay Glass Chatelaine Scent Bottle, Circa 1870

19th century

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Rare 19th C French Silver & Triple Overlay Glass Chatelaine Scent Bottle, Circa 1870

From Julie Cartwright Antiques

£250

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19th century

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Large Silver Art Nouveau Glass Perfume Bottle C1900

From Exhibit Antiques

£290

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1900 - 1920

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Art Deco Silver Mounted Overlay Amethyst Glass Rouge Pot by Hasset & Harper, Birmingham 1922

From Julie Cartwright Antiques

£165

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19th century

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Antique English Green Overlay Glass Perfume Bottle - Sterling Silver C.1890

From Puckerings

£395

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1900 - 1920

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Large Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass Vase with Silver Overlay and Cabachons by Ferdinand Von Poschinger

From Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts

£1,950

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1900 - 1920

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Stunning Large American Sterling Silver & Glass Cocktail Shaker – Circa 1900

From Kingsdown Antiques

£1,195

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Delightful Victorian Bohemian Overlay Green Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1890

19th century

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Delightful Victorian Bohemian Overlay Green Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1890

From Julie Cartwright Antiques

£275

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silver

19th century

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Early Victorian Miniature Victorian Silver & Overlay Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1850

From Julie Cartwright Antiques

£175

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silver

1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Silver Mounted Decanter

From Highmeads Antiques

£260

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silver

19th century

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Rare Victorian Silver Overlay Mercury Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1870

From Julie Cartwright Antiques

£265

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Some Victorian ladies carried tiny glass scent bottles dangling from their belts, ensuring a favourite fragrance stayed close during long carriage rides.

19th century

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Delightful Victorian Bohemian Overlay Cranberry Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1890

From Julie Cartwright Antiques

£275

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1900 - 1920

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Art Nouveau Silver Mounted Iridescent Glass Vase by Loetz

From Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts

£950

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1920 - 1940

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Large Bohemia Vase, Silver Overlay

From Art Deco And More

£295

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19th century

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Silver Mounted Glass Scent Bottle

From Beechmount Antiques

£125

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Art Nouveau Cobalt Blue Vase with Pewter Overlay

19th century

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Art Nouveau Cobalt Blue Vase with Pewter Overlay

From Elmgarden

£450

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Silver Overlay Glass

Rare 19th C French Silver & Triple Overlay Glass Chatelaine Scent Bottle, Circa 1870

Large Silver Art Nouveau Glass Perfume Bottle C1900

Art Deco Silver Mounted Overlay Amethyst Glass Rouge Pot by Hasset & Harper, Birmingham 1922

Antique English Green Overlay Glass Perfume Bottle - Sterling Silver C.1890

Large Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass Vase with Silver Overlay and Cabachons by Ferdinand Von Poschinger

Stunning Large American Sterling Silver & Glass Cocktail Shaker – Circa 1900

Delightful Victorian Bohemian Overlay Green Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1890

Early Victorian Miniature Victorian Silver & Overlay Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1850

Edwardian Silver Mounted Decanter

Rare Victorian Silver Overlay Mercury Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1870

Delightful Victorian Bohemian Overlay Cranberry Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1890

Art Nouveau Silver Mounted Iridescent Glass Vase by Loetz

Large Bohemia Vase, Silver Overlay

Silver Mounted Glass Scent Bottle

Art Nouveau Cobalt Blue Vase with Pewter Overlay

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