In the Victorian era scent bottles were often made of pressed glass, with silver or silver-plate rims and cut glass or imitation cut glass stoppers.

Generally, the customer purchased the bottle empty and had it filled by a chemist or perfumier, as ready filled bottles of perfume were not yet on the market.

The variety of shapes was enormous. The larger scent bottles were made in the shape of flagons or decanters. In the 1870s a new design was produced: the double ended bottle. This was a slim cylindrical bottle with a round or polygonal surface. Some were produced in clear glass, some coloured dark blue, red, green, or yellow, and some were decorated in the Nailsea style. At each end were silver or plated caps, which were heavily chased or moulded. One half of the bottle was for scent and usually had a screw cap, while the other more...

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Vienna painted ceramic scent bottle, painted figural decoration…

Vienna Ceramic Scent Bottle with Figural Decoration

Vienna painted ceramic scent bottle, painted figural decoration in cartouche, on cobalt blue ground, decorative lid, chip to petal, height 14 cm

Two Chinese glass scent bottles having hand painted decoration.…

Hand-painted Chinese glass scent bottles with intricate decorative designs

Two Chinese glass scent bottles having hand painted decoration. Largest height 12 cm, width 9 cm

Good studio glass scent bottle

Artisanal Glass Perfume Bottle

Good studio glass scent bottle

Small Worth Paris glass perfume bottle, 8 cm high approx.

Tiny Treasure: Worth Paris Perfume Bottle

Small Worth Paris glass perfume bottle, 8 cm high approx.

A Mexican silver perfume bottle.

Mexican Silver Perfume Flask

A Mexican silver perfume bottle.

A Meissen-Style porcelain scent bottle, 20th century, the…

Fluted porcelain scent bottle with flower decoration

A Meissen-Style porcelain scent bottle, 20th century, the fluted and lobed bottle decorated with applied flower heads, the stopper conforming, underglaze blue crossed swords mark underside height 9.5 cm

Clear and yellow perfume bottle stopper, approx 12 cm high

Yellow Perfume Bottle Stopper - 12cm Height

Clear and yellow perfume bottle stopper, approx 12 cm high

Two Victorian scent bottles and another

Victorian Scent Trio

Two Victorian scent bottles and another

An Edwardian perfume bottle, triangular shaped glass base, with…

Edwardian Perfume Bottle with Sterling Silver Lid

An Edwardian perfume bottle, triangular shaped glass base, with stopper and sterling silver lid, William Vale & Sons, Birmingham, 1909. Weight 5.2g

A glass perfume bottle with silver overlay, swirling pattern.

Silver Swirls Perfume Bottle

A glass perfume bottle with silver overlay, swirling pattern.

A white metal and frosted glass 'handbag' scent bottle. Width 5…

Frosted Glass Handbag Scent Bottle in White Metal

A white metal and frosted glass 'handbag' scent bottle. Width 5 cm

Two tall display perfume bottle for Femme Rochas & Sublime Jean…

Tall Perfume Display Bottles - Femme Rochas & Sublime Jean Patou

Two tall display perfume bottle for Femme Rochas & Sublime Jean Patou, height 33 cm

Two 19th century scent bottles (A/F)

Antique Scent Bottles (A/F)

Two 19th century scent bottles (A/F)

Victorian laydown scent bottle, hand blown gilded and etched…

Gilded Victorian Scent Bottle - 17.5cm Length

Victorian laydown scent bottle, hand blown gilded and etched decoration. Length 17.5 cm

Silver perfume bottle pendant

Silver Perfume Pendant

Silver perfume bottle pendant

Two Sterling silver perfume bottles one with glass liner…

Sterling Silver Perfume Bottles with Missing Glass Liner

Two Sterling silver perfume bottles one with glass liner missing, H5.5 cm approx

Chinese erotic scent bottle 8 cm high approx

Chinese Erotic Scent Bottle: Sensual Fragrance in Miniature

Chinese erotic scent bottle 8 cm high approx

Hallmarked sterling silver and glass scent bottle,

Silver and Glass Scent Bottle with Hallmark

Hallmarked sterling silver and glass scent bottle,

Okra UK hand made perfume bottle green body with white and…

Okra UK hand made perfume bottle green body with white and silver swirls and flowers, height 14 cm, sticker on base

Two bottles of vintage 4711 perfumes one bottle a shop display,…

Vintage 4711 Perfumes: Display & Cologne (21cm)

Two bottles of vintage 4711 perfumes one bottle a shop display, the other a cologne, height 21 cm.

Six sterling silver and plated table accessories including a…

Silver Table Accessories Set

Six sterling silver and plated table accessories including a taperstick marked ST. 925 4.2 cm high, a HMSS jar lid top, a perfume bottle with HMSS collar no lid, etc

Two Victorian scent bottles, one a Mary Gregory bottle, with…

Victorian Scent Bottles - Mary Gregory & Charles May

Two Victorian scent bottles, one a Mary Gregory bottle, with non matching stopper, and the other, a ruby glass, conical form and silver screw lid and glass stopper, by Charles May, Birmingham, 1886. Length 9, 12 cm

Antique sterling silver topped perfume bottle London hallmark…

Antique Sterling Silver Perfume Bottle with Inner Rim Cracks

Antique sterling silver topped perfume bottle London hallmark rubbed, 19 cm high cracks to inner rim

Antique 2 layer glass vase, a clear glass vase with sterling…

Assorted Antique Glassware and Figurine Collection

Antique 2 layer glass vase, a clear glass vase with sterling silver collar, another clear glass vase, a French perfume bottle and an animal figurine, 7.5 cm - 18.5 cm high

Antique French glass perfume bottle, floral decorated, metal…

French Floral Glass Perfume Bottle with Metal Cap

Antique French glass perfume bottle, floral decorated, metal cap, height 16 cm

A sterling silver perfume bottle, with floral design, stopper.…

Floral Sterling Silver Perfume Bottle with Stopper

A sterling silver perfume bottle, with floral design, stopper. Length 4.5 cm. Weight 13.4g

An Edwardian silver-capped perfume bottle, Birmingham 1906.…

Edwardian Silver Perfume Bottle

An Edwardian silver-capped perfume bottle, Birmingham 1906. (stopper non-extant)

An Imitation woven rattan double gourd perfume bottle, mid 19th…

Woven Rattan Double Gourd Perfume Bottle, 19th Century

An Imitation woven rattan double gourd perfume bottle, mid 19th century in woven twine replicating rattan and having a white metal hammered screw top lid, with the original glass stopper, height 7.5 cm

Antique perfume bottle with sterling silver cap, marked London,…

London Antique Perfume Bottle with Sterling Silver Cap

Antique perfume bottle with sterling silver cap, marked London, TJW, 1896, approx 10 cm high

A Walker & Hall silver plate Cologne bottle, 17 cm

Walker & Hall Silver Plate Cologne Bottle (17cm)

A Walker & Hall silver plate Cologne bottle, 17 cm

Miniature porcelain figural perfume bottle with removable head…

Porcelain Figural Perfume Bottle with Removable Stopper

Miniature porcelain figural perfume bottle with removable head stopper, approx 6.5 cm high

Marigold perfume bottle, approx 14 cm high

Golden Bloom: Petite Marigold Perfume Bottle

Marigold perfume bottle, approx 14 cm high

Sterling silver mounted scent bottle with engraved floral…

Engraved Floral Sterling Silver Scent Bottle, London 1910 A/F

Sterling silver mounted scent bottle with engraved floral decoration A/F, London 1910

Long scent bottle with silver top

Silver-topped Long Scent Bottle

Long scent bottle with silver top

Nippon Japan floral enamelled perfume bottle height 8.4 cm

Enamelled Floral Perfume Bottle from Nippon Japan

Nippon Japan floral enamelled perfume bottle height 8.4 cm

Czech red overlay perfume bottle, 17.5 cm high.

Czech Red Overlay Perfume Bottle - 17.5 cm

Czech red overlay perfume bottle, 17.5 cm high.

Late Victorian mother of pearl shell perfume bottle, with…

Victorian Mother of Pearl Perfume Bottle with Chain and Collar

Late Victorian mother of pearl shell perfume bottle, with carrying chain, hinged lid and plated floral collar

A perfume bottle, sterling silver lid on etched glass base,…

1927 Sterling Silver Perfume Bottle with Etched Glass Base

A perfume bottle, sterling silver lid on etched glass base, with stopper. London 1927. Height 9.5 cm.

Miniature French porcelain scent bottle

French Porcelain Scent Bottle Miniature

Miniature French porcelain scent bottle

French Victorian 'Paris' perfume bottle

Victorian Paris Perfume Bottle

French Victorian 'Paris' perfume bottle

All eve Joop' perfume shop display bottle height 29 cm

Eve Joop's Perfume: 29cm Bottle Display

All eve Joop' perfume shop display bottle height 29 cm

Victorian sterling silver top scent bottle Birmingham 1897, 6.5…

1897 Victorian Sterling Silver Scent Bottle

Victorian sterling silver top scent bottle Birmingham 1897, 6.5 cm height

French silver topped perfume bottle hallmarked Paris Charles…

Parisian Silver Perfume Bottle, Early 20th Century

French silver topped perfume bottle hallmarked Paris Charles Barrier circa 1905-23, 10 cm high

Two Monsieur Rochas shop display perfume bottle eau de cologne,…

Monsieur Rochas: Two Perfume Bottles in Different Heights

Two Monsieur Rochas shop display perfume bottle eau de cologne, one 30.5 cm high and the other 15 cm high

Indian silver perfume bottle, embossed village scene decoration,…

Embossed Indian Silver Perfume Bottle with Village Scene

Indian silver perfume bottle, embossed village scene decoration, (height 8 cm approx; weight 50 grams).

Signed Julio Santos glass perfume bottle 'J. Santos 2861', 12.5…

Signed Julio Santos Glass Perfume Bottle - 12.5 cm

Signed Julio Santos glass perfume bottle 'J. Santos 2861', 12.5 cm, high approx

George V hallmarked sterling silver silver topped salts bottle,…

George V silver salt bottle with monogram, Birmingham 1911

George V hallmarked sterling silver silver topped salts bottle, Birmingham 1911, makers EJH/NH. Monogrammed. With internal stopper, height 9 cm

Mexican silver perfume bottle, stamped 925 sterling silver, 5…

925 Sterling Silver Mexican Perfume Bottle - 5cm

Mexican silver perfume bottle, stamped 925 sterling silver, 5 cm high approx

A Victorian style silver heart-shape scent bottle

Victorian Silver Heart Scent Bottle

A Victorian style silver heart-shape scent bottle

Bristol blue handmade perfume bottle height 13 cm, signed…

Bristol blue handmade perfume bottle height 13 cm, signed Bristol

A Mexican perfume bottle, Taxco, sterling silver body with lid…

Mexican Sterling Silver Aventurine Perfume Bottle

A Mexican perfume bottle, Taxco, sterling silver body with lid inset with an aventurine. Total weight 36.2g

Edwardian sterling silver overlay perfume bottle, hallmarked…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Overlay Perfume Bottle

Edwardian sterling silver overlay perfume bottle, hallmarked Birmingham, 1905, Whs (William Henry sparrow), the overlay in the form of c-scroll and floral motifs, height 9.5cn

A sterling silver filigree perfume bottle

Filigree Silver Perfume Bottle

A sterling silver filigree perfume bottle

Pair of French perfume bottles, 16 cm high, 9 cm diameter &…

French Perfume Bottle Pair - Elegant and Timeless

Pair of French perfume bottles, 16 cm high, 9 cm diameter & smaller (2)

A Ars Vitraria West German glass perfume bottle, height 12 cm

West German Glass Perfume Bottle, 12cm Height

A Ars Vitraria West German glass perfume bottle, height 12 cm

A Don Wreford, Daylesford, glass perfume bottle with stopper,…

Signed Glass Perfume Bottle with Stopper

A Don Wreford, Daylesford, glass perfume bottle with stopper, signed to base, height 15 cm

A Limogues perfume bottle, miniature plate and matching Bavaria…

Limogues Perfume Set and Matching Bavaria Vase

A Limogues perfume bottle, miniature plate and matching Bavaria vase

A purple glass perfume bottle by John Abbot, 1980s. Handblown.…

Purple Glass Perfume Bottle by John Abbot, 1980s Handblown

A purple glass perfume bottle by John Abbot, 1980s. Handblown. Height 8 cm, diameter 6.5 cm

Vintage bottle Chanel Eau Pour Monsieur

Chanel Eau Pour Monsieur Vintage Bottle

Vintage bottle Chanel Eau Pour Monsieur

Chanel no. 5 eau de perfum (50ml)

Chanel No. 5 Eau de Parfum (50ml)

Chanel no. 5 eau de perfum (50ml)

Small sterling silver perfume bottle marked 925, with engraved…

Engraved Sterling Silver Perfume Bottle - 4cm Height

Small sterling silver perfume bottle marked 925, with engraved decoration, height 4 cm

Sterling silver scent bottle & funnel hallmarked London 1999,…

London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Scent Bottle with Funnel

Sterling silver scent bottle & funnel hallmarked London 1999, makers mark: Douglas Pell Silverware

Okra England glass perfume bottle leaf decorated, iridescent…

Iridescent Okra England Perfume Bottle with Leaf Decoration

Okra England glass perfume bottle leaf decorated, iridescent glass, original label attached, height 13 cm including stopper

A perfume bottle, glass body with sterling silver rim. A.R.,…

Sterling Silver and Glass Perfume Bottle

A perfume bottle, glass body with sterling silver rim. A.R., London 1910. Height 11 cm

Three perfume glass bottles, with silver rim, two with stopper.…

English Hallmarked Silver Rimmed Perfume Bottles

Three perfume glass bottles, with silver rim, two with stopper. English hallmarked 20th century.

A sterling silver vinaigrette and perfume bottle, glass body…

Diamond Pattern Silver Vinaigrette and Perfume Bottle

A sterling silver vinaigrette and perfume bottle, glass body with diamond pattern, silver ends. Length 10 cm.

A perfume bottle, diamond pattern glass body, sterling silver…

Diamond Glass Perfume Bottle with Sterling Silver Rim

A perfume bottle, diamond pattern glass body, sterling silver rim, Sampson Mordan & Co, London 1894, with stopper. Height 15 cm. Also stamped with the Russian sterling silver mark.

A Uranium glass silver plate lidded perfume bottle, height 6 cm

Uranium Glass Perfume Bottle with Silver Lid

A Uranium glass silver plate lidded perfume bottle, height 6 cm

Silver overlaid scent bottle

Silver Scent Bottle Overlayed

Silver overlaid scent bottle

Sterling silver topped perfume bottle

Silver Perfume Bottle with Elegant Top

Sterling silver topped perfume bottle

Ruby red glass and silver plate lid scent bottle

Red Glass Scent Bottle with Silver Plate Lid

Ruby red glass and silver plate lid scent bottle

Antique sterling silver collared scent bottle, hallmarked…

Birmingham 1911 Sterling Silver Scent Bottle

Antique sterling silver collared scent bottle, hallmarked Birmingham 1911, 15.5 cm high approx.

Two silver encased glass scent bottles, stamped 925 to base, 7.…

925 Silver Encased Glass Scent Bottles - Pair

Two silver encased glass scent bottles, stamped 925 to base, 7.5 cm high (tallest) approx.

Miniature silver scent bottle & funnel, both marked '925', 3 cm…

925 Silver Scent Bottle and Funnel Set

Miniature silver scent bottle & funnel, both marked '925', 3 cm high approx.

Three glass perfume bottles, 19 cm high (tallest) approx.

Trio of Elegant Perfume Bottles

Three glass perfume bottles, 19 cm high (tallest) approx.

Round silver-backed mirror and sterling perfume, bottle with…

Silver Mirror and Sterling Perfume Set

Round silver-backed mirror and sterling perfume, bottle with another perfume bottle

Vintage 1930s hand painted perfume bottle floral design, gilded,…

1930s Hand-Painted Floral Perfume Bottle with Gilded Accents

Vintage 1930s hand painted perfume bottle floral design, gilded, height 14 cm

Antique Derby porcelain perfume bottle together with 2 lidded…

Derby Porcelain Perfume Bottle and Pill Boxes Set

Antique Derby porcelain perfume bottle together with 2 lidded pill boxes, including Royal Worcester and Minton

Collection modern 20th century /C21st scent bottles (9)

Modern Scent Bottle Collection

Collection modern 20th century /C21st scent bottles (9)

Edwardian flash glass decorated perfume bottle with leaf…

Leafy Edwardian Perfume Bottle

Edwardian flash glass decorated perfume bottle with leaf decoration, height 11 cm

Three pieces Studio Glass decorative items including: circular…

Studio Glass Trio: Scent Bottle, Bowl & Vase

Three pieces Studio Glass decorative items including: circular scent bottle, with stopper, height 15 cm, a smokey glass bowl; and a vase, with banded decoration.

Good miniature Japanese Imari scent bottle with silver collar,…

Japanese Imari Scent Bottle with Silver Collar and Stopper

Good miniature Japanese Imari scent bottle with silver collar, chain and stopper, maker Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings shepherd, height 8 cm

Two Eau de Rochas shop display perfume bottles height 20.5 cm,…

Twin Rochas Perfume Bottles: 20.5 cm and Tallest

Two Eau de Rochas shop display perfume bottles height 20.5 cm, tallest

Vintage Roger & Gallet shop display perfume bottle and stand…

Vintage Roger & Gallet Limited Edition Perfume Display

Vintage Roger & Gallet shop display perfume bottle and stand stopper missing, Limited Edition 'Le-Reign', in original packaging, height 25 cm

Two various Murano Aventurine glass pieces including perfume…

Aventurine Glass Perfume Bottle and Dolphin Vase

Two various Murano Aventurine glass pieces including perfume bottle, height 9 cm approx; and a vase, with dolphin form stem, height 15 cm approx.

Two various vintage glass perfume bottles height 16.5 cm

Vintage Glass Perfume Bottles - 16.5cm Height

Two various vintage glass perfume bottles height 16.5 cm

Antique Persian silver scent bottle on stand, in the form of a…

Antique Persian Silver Scent Bottle on Handcart Stand

Antique Persian silver scent bottle on stand, in the form of a miniature handcart with detachable urn, hallmarked to urn base and wheel, possibly Isfahan, 10 cm wide, 7 cm high, 98.3 grams

Victorian silver topped ceramic perfume bottle Birmingham 1889,…

Victorian Silver Perfume Bottle with Floral Decoration

Victorian silver topped ceramic perfume bottle Birmingham 1889, maker Charles May, (lid dented), sterling silver cap and collar, to ceramic bottle, floral decorated, Height 6 cm

A Victorian silver perfume bottle necklace, perfume bottle lid…

Victorian Silver Perfume Bottle Necklace

A Victorian silver perfume bottle necklace, perfume bottle lid marriage. Length 48 cm. Weight 9.8g.

Three late 19th century scent bottles, including an Australian…

Late 19th Century Scent Bottle Collection

Three late 19th century scent bottles, including an Australian 1880s lavender scent bottle, a Victorian 'The three star lavender Water' bottle and one other. Height 6-22 cm

Silver scent bottle. Monogrammed. No marks. Provenance: Private…

Monogrammed Silver Scent Bottle

Silver scent bottle. Monogrammed. No marks. Provenance: Private Collection, ACT. Height 7 cm. Weight 25g

Pair of scent bottles, one AF (2)

AF Scent Bottle Duo

Pair of scent bottles, one AF (2)

Small French perfume bottle and cover, of pilgrim form,…

French Iris Perfume Pilgrim Bottle with Silver Plate Decoration

Small French perfume bottle and cover, of pilgrim form, decorated with a pierced border of iris in silver plate, height 6 cm

A cranberry glass silver plate topped scent bottle, length 7 cm

Cranberry Glass Scent Bottle with Silver Plate Top

A cranberry glass silver plate topped scent bottle, length 7 cm

Fine Waterford Marquis perfume bottle and stopper, with…

Waterford Marquis Perfume Bottle with Engraved Stopper

Fine Waterford Marquis perfume bottle and stopper, with spherical stopper above a baluster body engraved with scrolled leaf work, on circular foot, height 13.5 cm

An Italian solid silver perfume bottle in the shape of a pear,…

Italian Silver Pear-Shaped Perfume Bottle

An Italian solid silver perfume bottle in the shape of a pear, height 9 cm