Throughout my over 30 years in the antiques trade, I have developed an appreciation for rare and unusual, quality perfume bottles.
I am now sharing some of my collection, along with any fresh finds that catch my eye.
Bettys Bottle Boutique
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Hertfordshire, UK
Address
Unit 4 Golds Nurseries Business Park
Elsenham
Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
CM22 6JX
Opening times
Always open
Antique Victorian Silver Amber Barrel Perfume Scent Bottle
REF: 198 / LA583822
£220
€257
$300
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LoveAntiques Dealersince Mar 2026Approved item24 sales by dealer
LoveAntiques Dealersince Mar 2026Approved item24 sales by dealer
Description
A very rare Antique Victorian silver barrel shaped perfume bottle in amber glass
The hinged, solid silver repoussé mount has no dents, holes or splits
Unmarked which is normal for this type of mount but has been tested as silver
The barrel shaped amber glass body has an intricate, hand cut design
No chips or cracks, a few tiny flea bites can been seen using a loupe
The chisel stopper is perfect
A stunning example of Victorian perfumery
measurements
Height:
4.2 cm
Width:
4.3 cm
Depth:
3 cm
declaration
Bettys Bottle Boutique has clarified that the Antique Victorian Silver Amber Barrel Perfume Scent Bottle (LA583822) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being circa 1890
condition
Almost perfect
additional info
Period:
Origin:
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1890
location
This Antique Victorian Silver Amber Barrel Perfume Scent Bottle is located in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
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