What is a silver top dressing bottle?

A silver top dressing bottle is a small glass container fitted with a hallmarked sterling silver lid, designed for holding perfumes, lotions, or salts on a vanity table. These pieces reflect the grooming habits of the Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco periods, combining practical utility with decorative craftsmanship.

How do I date a dressing bottle?

Dating relies heavily upon the assay office hallmarks stamped onto the sterling silver mounts, which indicate the exact year of manufacture. Stylistic indicators such as Art Nouveau curves, Art Deco geometric enamel, or heavy Victorian cutting also help determine the period.

Were these bottles meant for travel?

While many sat permanently on dressing tables, numerous examples were manufactured specifically for travel and fitted into leather or coromandel wood cases. Travelling sets often included multiple cologne bottles and jars with secure screw or snap lids to prevent spilling.

What glass colours are typical?

Victorian and Edwardian makers utilised clear cut crystal alongside vibrant coloured glass including Bristol green, cranberry, amethyst, and frosted finishes. Overlay techniques, where a layer of coloured glass is cut away to reveal clear glass beneath, also appear frequently.

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A silver top dressing bottle brings together functional vanity glass and precious metal mounts.

Large Silver Art Nouveau Glass Perfume Bottle C1900

19th century

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Large Silver Art Nouveau Glass Perfume Bottle C1900

From Exhibit Antiques

£290

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19th century

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Unusual Antique Victorian Green Glass & Sterling Silver Perfume Bottle- 1893

From Kingsdown Antiques

£225

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Quality Collection of Five Antique Glass and Silver Mounted Accessories

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£325

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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A Pair of Early 20th Century Silver Mounted Cut Glass Perfume Globular Bottles

From Mark Buckley Antiques

£450

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1814 Lovely 5 Piece Georgian Dressing Table Set by Jonathan Douglas Stag Crest

18th century

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1814 Lovely 5 Piece Georgian Dressing Table Set by Jonathan Douglas Stag Crest

From Dudley Antique Silver

£380

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silver

1900 - 1920

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Antique Silver Topped Cut Glass Scent Bottle by Barnsley & Co, Birmingham, 1921

From Hough & Son

£100

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1920 - 1940

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Rare Art Deco Silver and Guilloche Enamel Scent Bottle - 1930

From Kingsdown Antiques

£335

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

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Silver Topped Glass Perfume Bottle Birmingham 1928 by Adie Brothers Ltd

From Woodbridge Antiques

£145

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silver

1900 - 1920

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A George V Silver & Tortoiseshell Cologne/ Perfume Bottle

From Andrew Cox Antiques

£145

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

19th century

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Beautiful Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Perfume Bottles

From Piers Rankin Antique Silver

£350

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Listings feature items from the Georgian period through the Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco eras, utilising sterling silver, brass, tortoiseshell, and enamel.

1900 - 1920

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George V Silver Mounted Scent Perfume Bottle Birmingham 1911

From Aramis Antiques

£150

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silver

19th century

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Small Antique Scent Bottle, English, Glass, Silver, Perfume, Hallmark, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£495

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19th century

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Rare 19th Century French Silver & Clichy Glass Dressing Table Jar, Circa 1890

From Julie Cartwright Antiques

£225

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Travelling Vanity Case, English, Coromandel, Jewellery Box, Victorian

19th century

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Antique Travelling Vanity Case, English, Coromandel, Jewellery Box, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£2,450

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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

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Pair Silver-mounted Glass Perfume Bottles.

From George James Antiques

£165

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Silver Top Dressing Bottle

Large Silver Art Nouveau Glass Perfume Bottle C1900

Unusual Antique Victorian Green Glass & Sterling Silver Perfume Bottle- 1893

Quality Collection of Five Antique Glass and Silver Mounted Accessories

A Pair of Early 20th Century Silver Mounted Cut Glass Perfume Globular Bottles

1814 Lovely 5 Piece Georgian Dressing Table Set by Jonathan Douglas Stag Crest

Antique Silver Topped Cut Glass Scent Bottle by Barnsley & Co, Birmingham, 1921

Rare Art Deco Silver and Guilloche Enamel Scent Bottle - 1930

Silver Topped Glass Perfume Bottle Birmingham 1928 by Adie Brothers Ltd

A George V Silver & Tortoiseshell Cologne/ Perfume Bottle

Beautiful Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Perfume Bottles

George V Silver Mounted Scent Perfume Bottle Birmingham 1911

Small Antique Scent Bottle, English, Glass, Silver, Perfume, Hallmark, Victorian

Rare 19th Century French Silver & Clichy Glass Dressing Table Jar, Circa 1890

Antique Travelling Vanity Case, English, Coromandel, Jewellery Box, Victorian

Delightful Victorian Bohemian Overlay Green Glass Scent Bottle, Circa 1890

Pair Silver-mounted Glass Perfume Bottles.

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