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
Rare Victorian Oxford & Lavender Amber Gilt Scent Perfume Bottle
REF: 195 / LA582605
£140
€163
$188
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LoveAntiques Dealersince Mar 202619 sales by dealer
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Description
A very rare amber Oxford Lavender perfume bottle with gilt decorations
The original penny stopper is present and perfect
The glass is in perfect condition with no chips or cracks
A delicate crisscross cut down the sides has hand painted gilt, some of the gilt has worn in places consummate with use and age
This type of bottle were produced to hold small amounts of lavender water or perfume oil (attar)
Very rare in this colour and condition
measurements
Height:
18 cm
Width:
1.5 cm
Depth:
1.3 cm
declaration
Bettys Bottle Boutique has clarified that the Rare Victorian Oxford & Lavender Amber Gilt Scent Perfume Bottle (LA582605) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being Circa 1890
condition
Near perfect
additional info
Period:
Category:
Origin:
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1890
location
This Rare Victorian Oxford & Lavender Amber Gilt Scent Perfume Bottle is located in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
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