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QA-2026-068
perfume bottle silver cap
A cut-glass scent bottle dating to circa 1890, with diamond-point faceting and an engraved, hinged silver cap bearing Dutch sword marks. A compact, weighty piece with a separate cork stopper fitted with a metal ring.
- Every mark photographed and transcribed below
- Condition stated in full, including what is wrong with it
- Posted insured and tracked from the Netherlands
- Return within 14 days if it is not as described
About this piece
Opening this scent bottle involves two small gestures: lifting the engraved silver lid, then removing the cork stopper by its metal ring. It is a thoughtful arrangement that gives a familiar dressing-table object much of its charm. The crisp glass facets catch the light, contrasting with the softer sheen of the silver. A Dutch sword hallmark on the mount provides a tangible clue to its history, although the maker remains unidentified.
Condition
Good condition
- Surface wear and dents on the silver cap consistent with age and use. Tarnishing to the silver mount. Hinged lid and separate cork stopper present.
Details
| Object | Cut-glass perfume bottle with a silver cap |
|---|---|
| Material | Cut-glass and silver |
| Assay system | Dutch sword mark confirming the silver standard |
| Maker | unknown |
| Period | 1814–1905 |
| Style | Historicism, c. 1890 |
| Height | 9 cm (3.5") |
| Condition | Good original condition |
| Attribution | the Netherlands |