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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Ethiopian beaded perfume container, with stopper and fabric…

Ethiopian Beaded Perfume Container with Cowrie Shells and Stopper

Ethiopian beaded perfume container, with stopper and fabric covered base, accented with cowrie shells, length 18 cm

Fourteen assorted perfume and cosmetic bottles and jars…

Assorted Perfume and Cosmetic Bottles and Jars Collection

Fourteen assorted perfume and cosmetic bottles and jars including novelty examples, blue bakelite and glass, etc, the largest 16 cm high

Assorted antique and vintage perfume bottles, powders and…

Vintage perfume bottles, powders, and cosmetics collection (quantity)

Assorted antique and vintage perfume bottles, powders and cosmetic, (quantity)

Twenty two assorted perfume bottles, eau de cologne bottles,…

Assorted Perfume Bottles and Cases, Largest 16 cm High

Twenty two assorted perfume bottles, eau de cologne bottles, and timber cases, the largest 16 cm high

Thirty assorted perfume bottles, the largest 11 cm high

Assorted Perfume Bottles Collection: Thirty Elegant Fragrances

Thirty assorted perfume bottles, the largest 11 cm high

Nineteen assorted perfume bottles including Lanvin in two sizes,…

Assorted Perfume Bottles Collection: Lanvin, Chanel, Joy, Jean Patou

Nineteen assorted perfume bottles including Lanvin in two sizes, Chanel No.5, Joy, Jean Patou and others, the largest 16 cm high

Ten assorted vintage perfume bottles including

Assorted Vintage Perfume Bottles Collection: Golliwog, Mischief, and More

Ten assorted vintage perfume bottles including "Golliwog" and mischief, the largest 14 cm high

Nineteen assorted antique and vintage perfume bottles, mostly…

Assorted Antique and Vintage Perfume Bottles with Original Branding

Nineteen assorted antique and vintage perfume bottles, mostly with original branding and labelling, the largest 15 cm high

Thirteen assorted French glass perfume bottles including Jean…

Assorted French glass perfume bottles, including Jean Patou and Volnay

Thirteen assorted French glass perfume bottles including Jean Patou, Volnay and others, the largest 8.5 cm high

Eighteen assorted French glass perfume bottles including Roja,…

Assorted French Glass Perfume Bottles Collection, Including Roja Brillantine

Eighteen assorted French glass perfume bottles including Roja, Brillantine and others, the largest 11 cm high

Eighteen assorted vintage and antique glass perfume bottles…

Collection of 18 Vintage Glass Perfume Bottles with Butterfly Stopper

Eighteen assorted vintage and antique glass perfume bottles including butterfly stopper example, the largest 13 cm high

Fifteen assorted glass perfume bottles including some fine…

Assorted Glass Perfume Bottles Collection: Pressed Glass Stoppered Examples

Fifteen assorted glass perfume bottles including some fine pressed glass stoppered examples, the largest 14 cm high

Twenty three assorted vintage and antique perfume bottles, the…

Assorted vintage and antique perfume bottles collection, largest 11.5 cm

Twenty three assorted vintage and antique perfume bottles, the largest 11.5 cm high

Five assorted French glass perfume bottles including Coty,…

Assorted French Glass Perfume Bottles: Coty, Caron, L'Amour Dan Le Coeur

Five assorted French glass perfume bottles including Coty, Caron, and L'Amour Dan Le Coeur, the largest 12 cm high

Twelve assorted French glass perfume bottles, some with…

Assorted French Glass Perfume Bottles with Original Labels, 11.5cm

Twelve assorted French glass perfume bottles, some with original labels, the largest 11.5 cm high

Three assorted perfume bottles (two missing stoppers), the…

Assorted Perfume Bottles Collection - Missing Stoppers, 15.5cm High

Three assorted perfume bottles (two missing stoppers), the largest 15.5 cm high

An antique chatelaine glass scent bottle with gilded silver…

19th Century Chatelaine Glass Scent Bottle with Gilded Silver Mounts

An antique chatelaine glass scent bottle with gilded silver mounts, 19th century, 11.5 cm high overall

An antique ruby overlay scent bottle with engraved silver cap…

Antique Ruby Overlay Scent Bottle with Engraved Silver Cap

An antique ruby overlay scent bottle with engraved silver cap and original glass stopper, 19th century, 10 cm high overall

Macintyre antique English porcelain quail egg scent bottle with…

Macintyre antique English porcelain quail egg scent bottle, late 19th century

Macintyre antique English porcelain quail egg scent bottle with sterling silver top, late 19th century, 4.2 cm high

Thirty three assorted perfume bottles, the largest 10 cm high

Assorted Collection: 33 Perfume Bottles, Largest 10 cm High

Thirty three assorted perfume bottles, the largest 10 cm high

Fifty nine assorted perfume and eau de cologne bottles, the…

Collection of 59 assorted perfume and cologne bottles, largest 19cm

Fifty nine assorted perfume and eau de cologne bottles, the largest 19 cm high

Christian Dior

Dior Dolce Vita 34cm High Perfume Bottle Display

Christian Dior "Dolce Vita" impressive point of sale perfume bottle, 34 cm high

Nineteen assorted perfume bottles and atomizers including…

Assorted Perfume Bottles and Atomizers, Including Figural Examples

Nineteen assorted perfume bottles and atomizers including novelty figural examples, the largest 17 cm high

Thirty assorted perfume bottles including Jean Paul Gaultier,…

Perfume Bottle Collection with Jean Paul Gaultier and Signs

Thirty assorted perfume bottles including Jean Paul Gaultier, and advertising signs

Forty three assorted perfume bottles, mixed vintages, the…

Collection of Forty-Three Vintage Perfume Bottles, Largest 10cm High

Forty three assorted perfume bottles, mixed vintages, the largest 10 cm high

Ten assorted perfume bottles in original boxes, some with…

Assorted Perfume Bottles: Coty, Fifth Avenue, Tosca, Original Boxes

Ten assorted perfume bottles in original boxes, some with contents, including Coty, fifth Avenue and Tosca

Fifteen assorted antique and vintage perfume and eau de cologne…

Assorted Antique and Vintage Perfume Dispensary Bottles Collection

Fifteen assorted antique and vintage perfume and eau de cologne dispensary bottles, the largest 35 cm high

Hermes, perfume bottle pendant, comprised of a triangular…

Hermes Perfume Bottle Pendant with Sterling Silver and Leather Chain

Hermes, perfume bottle pendant, comprised of a triangular bottle pendant crafted in sterling silver, featuring screw cap, to a slim braided leather rope chain, 60 cm length.

A sterling silver and enamelled topped perfume bottle. 20th…

Enamelled Sterling Silver Perfume Bottle, 20th Century, 10cm Height

A sterling silver and enamelled topped perfume bottle. 20th century, height 10 cm

Two miniature scent bottles with applied decoration 20th century

Miniature Scent Bottles with Decorative Details, 20th Century

Two miniature scent bottles with applied decoration 20th century

Collection of glass pieces, comprising three lidded perfume…

Glass Collection from Private Collection in Sydney, 12 cm Height

Collection of glass pieces, comprising three lidded perfume bottles, a bowl, a mortar and pestle, and a glass (6), height 12 cm (bottle). Provenance: Private Collection Sydney

An Edwardian silver mounted and ruby glass scent bottle, London…

Edwardian Silver and Ruby Glass Scent Bottle, London 1913

An Edwardian silver mounted and ruby glass scent bottle, London 1913. Length 9 cm.

Victorian silver lidded perfume bottle cut green overlay glass…

Victorian Silver Lidded Green Glass Perfume Bottle, 7.5cm Height

Victorian silver lidded perfume bottle cut green overlay glass bottle, 7.5 cm height

Baccarat millefiori glass perfume bottle, 16 cm high

Baccarat Millefiori Glass Perfume Bottle, 16 cm High

Baccarat millefiori glass perfume bottle, 16 cm high

Five assorted Chinese glass scent bottles, 20th century, the…

Assorted Chinese Glass Scent Bottles: 20th Century Collection

Five assorted Chinese glass scent bottles, 20th century, the largest 10 cm high

An antique Dutch silver mounted engraved scent bottle, 19th…

19th Century Dutch Silver Mounted Engraved Scent Bottle, 15cm High

An antique Dutch silver mounted engraved scent bottle, 19th century, 15 cm high

A sterling silver glass overlay perfume bottle, length Spiers,…

Sterling Silver Glass Overlay Perfume Bottle, Spiers, Birmingham 1890

A sterling silver glass overlay perfume bottle, length Spiers, Birmingham, 1890, engraved initials to top, height 12 cm

An antique German perfume bottle, repousse silver base and lid,…

German Repousse Silver Perfume Bottle with Floral Engraving

An antique German perfume bottle, repousse silver base and lid, German hallmarks to base, glass engraved with floral design. Height 14 cm.

Eleven assorted opium and scent bottles, mostly Chinese, the…

Assorted Chinese Opium and Scent Bottles Collection, 8.5cm High

Eleven assorted opium and scent bottles, mostly Chinese, the largest 8.5 cm high

Caron, three vintage French glass perfume bottles, early to mid…

Vintage French Glass Perfume Bottles by Caron, Early 20th Century

Caron, three vintage French glass perfume bottles, early to mid 20th century, the largest 19 cm high

Five assorted vintage shop display eau de cologne and lotion…

Vintage shop display eau de cologne and lotion bottles collection

Five assorted vintage shop display eau de cologne and lotion bottles, 20th century, the largest 28 cm high

Ten assorted vintage perfume bottles including Lanvin, Melba,…

Assorted Vintage Perfume Bottles: Lanvin, Melba, Eau Arpage, Montana

Ten assorted vintage perfume bottles including Lanvin, Melba, Eau Arpage, Montana and de Vigny, the largest 17 cm high

Twenty assorted antique French and English perfume and cosmetic…

Antique French and English Perfume Bottles with Original Labels

Twenty assorted antique French and English perfume and cosmetic bottles, all with original lithograph paper labels (some with contents), 19th and early 20th century, the largest 21 cm high

Eleven assorted antique and vintage perfume and eau de cologne…

Assorted Antique and Vintage Perfume Bottles with Original Stoppers

Eleven assorted antique and vintage perfume and eau de cologne bottles, all with original stoppers and lithographed paper labels, 19th/20th century, the largest 18 cm high

Twelve assorted vintage perfume, cologne and talc bottles, 20th…

Assorted Vintage Perfume Bottles Collection from the 20th Century

Twelve assorted vintage perfume, cologne and talc bottles, 20th century, the largest 18 cm high

Twelve assorted vintage figural glass perfume bottles, the…

Assorted Vintage Figural Glass Perfume Bottles Collection - 12 Pieces

Twelve assorted vintage figural glass perfume bottles, the largest 13.5 cm high

Le Narcisse Bleu group of cosmetic boxes, perfume bottle, etc,…

Narcisse Bleu Cosmetic Collection: Perfume Bottle and Beauty Essentials

Le Narcisse Bleu group of cosmetic boxes, perfume bottle, etc, (7 items), the bottle 6.5 cm high

Twelve assorted vintage and antique French glass perfume…

Vintage French Glass Perfume Bottles with Original Labels Collection

Twelve assorted vintage and antique French glass perfume bottles, all with original labels, early to mid 20th century, the largest 13 cm high

Nine assorted vintage French perfume bottles including four…

Assorted Vintage French Perfume Bottles, Including Baccarat, 20th Century

Nine assorted vintage French perfume bottles including four made by Baccarat, 20th century, the largest 13.5 cm high

Ten assorted vintage French perfume bottles including D'Orsay…

Vintage French Perfume Bottle Collection, 20th Century, D'Orsay, Carven

Ten assorted vintage French perfume bottles including D'Orsay Eau de Cologne and Carven, 20th century, the largest 15 cm high

Seventeen assorted French glass perfume bottles, 20th century,…

Assorted French Glass Perfume Bottles Collection, 20th Century

Seventeen assorted French glass perfume bottles, 20th century, the largest 9.5 cm high

Twenty one assorted antique and vintage perfume bottles, the…

Assorted antique and vintage perfume bottles, largest 11 cm high

Twenty one assorted antique and vintage perfume bottles, the largest 11 cm high

Seventeen assorted vintage and antique French perfume bottles,…

Collection of 17 Vintage French Perfume Bottles, Largest 13cm

Seventeen assorted vintage and antique French perfume bottles, the largest 13 cm high

Five assorted point of sale advertising perfume dispensary…

Assorted Perfume Dispensary Bottles: Chanel No. 5, Tabu, & More

Five assorted point of sale advertising perfume dispensary bottles including Chanel No.5 and Tabu, the largest 22 cm high

Two French vintage frosted glass bulldog perfume bottles, 20th…

French Vintage Frosted Glass Bulldog Perfume Bottles, 20th Century

Two French vintage frosted glass bulldog perfume bottles, 20th century, 5.5 cm and 6.5 cm high

Marc Isanbel 'Berylune' group of three French frosted glass…

French Frosted Glass Perfume Bottles by Marc Isanbel 'Berylune' Group

Marc Isanbel 'Berylune' group of three French frosted glass perfume bottles in two sizes, the smaller example with blue patinated finish and bearing original label, 12 cm and 7 cm high

Isadora group of three French glass perfume bottles with…

French Glass Perfume Bottles with Nude Figural Tops, Mixed Vintages

Isadora group of three French glass perfume bottles with figural nude kneeling tops, mixed vintages, 11 cm high

Saville mischief group of four perfume bottles, including some…

Saville Mischief Group: Four Mini Perfume Bottles with Packaging

Saville mischief group of four perfume bottles, including some original packaging, the largest 6 cm high

Coty vintage French glass perfume bottles in two sizes, the…

1970s Coty French Glass Perfume Bottles in Two Sizes

Coty vintage French glass perfume bottles in two sizes, the smaller bearing original foil label 'Complice de Francois Coty Paris', circa 1970s, (2 items), 5.5 cm and 10 cm high

Le Narcisse noir Caron antique French glass perfume bottles (in…

Antique French Glass Perfume Bottles with Black Floral Stoppers

Le Narcisse noir Caron antique French glass perfume bottles (in two sizes) with black floral glass stoppers, (three with original foil labels), early 20th century, (5 items), 4 cm and 5.5 cm high

Illusion floral Essence, fruitwood canister with glass perfume…

Floral Essence: Fruitwood Canister with Glass Perfume Phial

Illusion floral Essence, fruitwood canister with glass perfume phial in original

Bristol green Cologne flask, striking glass bottle with faceted…

Bristol Green Cologne Flask with Faceted Ball Stopper

Bristol green Cologne flask, striking glass bottle with faceted ball stopper with engraved garland and floral swag decoration

Sterling silver scent bottle hallmarked London 1897, maker :…

1897 London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Scent Bottle by Grinsell & Sons

Sterling silver scent bottle hallmarked London 1897, maker : John Grinsell & Sons 8 cm height

German silver enamelled perfume bottle, pretty gouache…

Enamelled German Silver Perfume Bottle with Colorful Flower Design

German silver enamelled perfume bottle, pretty gouache enamelled decorated with colourful flowers with screw in lid and telescopic middle, marked to base

Ruby glass perfume bottle, ruby glass overlay perfume bottle,…

Winter-themed Ruby Glass Overlay Perfume Bottle with Etched Decoration

Ruby glass perfume bottle, ruby glass overlay perfume bottle, etched decoration depicting winter scenes, height 18 cm

Ruby glass perfume bottle, Victorian ruby glass double end…

Victorian Ruby Glass Perfume Bottle with Sterling Silver Lids

Ruby glass perfume bottle, Victorian ruby glass double end perfume bottle with sterling silver lids, Birmingham 1888, length 10 cm

Perfume bottle, early 20th century squat ovoid glass bottle…

Silver Swirl Perfume Bottle: Early 20th Century Elegance

Perfume bottle, early 20th century squat ovoid glass bottle with overlay silver swirl design, complete with stopper, height 10 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

A John Abbot pink glass perfume bottle, early 1980s. Handblown…

John Abbot Pink Glass Perfume Bottle, Early 1980s, Handblown Design

A John Abbot pink glass perfume bottle, early 1980s. Handblown body. Height 8.5 cm, diameter 6.5 cm

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

An antique English sterling silver heart shaped scent bottle…

Antique English Sterling Silver Heart Scent Bottle by Sampson Mordan

An antique English sterling silver heart shaped scent bottle with engraved decoration, by Sampson Mordan & Co. Of London, circa 1896, 4.5 cm high

A beautiful antique English sterling silver scent bottle,…

Antique English Sterling Silver Scent Bottle by Walter Thornhill 1887

A beautiful antique English sterling silver scent bottle, handsomely adorned with birds and floral decoration, by Walter Thornhill of London, circa 1887, 8 cm high

Edwardian silver perfume bottle marked London 1904 G&?. Approx…

Edwardian Silver Perfume Bottle London 1904 G&? - 32mm Diameter

Edwardian silver perfume bottle marked London 1904 G&?. Approx dia, 32 mm, marked London 1904 G&?. Approx dia, 32 mm,

A French art-deco frosted glass perfume bottle, the stopper in…

Art-Deco Frosted Glass Perfume Bottle with Naked Lady Stopper

A French art-deco frosted glass perfume bottle, the stopper in the form of a naked lady, French 1920, height 13.5 cm, width 7.5 cm, 4 cm

Chinese porcelain vase on stand, oil lamp, silver plated…

Assorted Antique and Vintage Decorative Items Collection

Chinese porcelain vase on stand, oil lamp, silver plated platter, scent bottles, glass biscuit barrel and serving plate, cobalt carnival glass 'Butterfly' sweet meat dish, butter dish, Doulton Lambeth pottery jug and an English pottery vase, 19th and 20th…

Bristol blue handmade perfume bottle height 13 cm, signed…

Handmade Bristol Blue Perfume Bottle Signed by Artist

Bristol blue handmade perfume bottle height 13 cm, signed Bristol

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

Handmade Green and White Swirl Perfume Bottle with Flowers

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

Five vintage cobalt blue perfume bottles, four with etched…

Vintage Cobalt Blue Perfume Bottles with Etched Decoration and Atomisers

Five vintage cobalt blue perfume bottles, four with etched decoration and four with replacement tasseled atomisers, height 17 cm (tallest).

Ten vintage French perfume bottles, etched decoration,…

Vintage French Perfume Bottles with Etched Decoration and Silver Tops

Ten vintage French perfume bottles, etched decoration, decorative silver plate tops, nine with original wands, three with paper labels, height 7 cm.

George VI sterling silver scent bottle, hallmarked Birmingham,…

George VI Sterling Silver Scent Bottle with Cocker Spaniel Finial

George VI sterling silver scent bottle, hallmarked Birmingham, 1941, F.B.C (F Burton Crosbee), of cylindrical form, decorated with Cocker spaniel finial, with machine turning to body, total weight 35gm (including glass), height 7 cm. Provenance:…

Baccarat antique French millefiori glass perfume bottle, date…

Antique French Baccarat Millefiori Glass Perfume Bottle (1848)

Baccarat antique French millefiori glass perfume bottle, date 1848, 15 cm high

950 sterling silver scent bottle, decorated with engraved…

Engraved Sterling Silver Scent Bottle with Foliate Design

950 sterling silver scent bottle, decorated with engraved foliate design, vacant cartouche and bullet spire shaped finial

Sterling silver scent bottle, footed with embossed leaf design,…

Embossed Sterling Silver Scent Bottle with Leaf Design

Sterling silver scent bottle, footed with embossed leaf design, stamped M.M.A. 1985 sterling, height 9 cm 64g

A twin ribbed scent bottle crossover, each with hallmarked…

Sterling Silver Twin Ribbed Scent Bottle Crossover

A twin ribbed scent bottle crossover, each with hallmarked sterling silver rim, height 12 cm

Victorian sterling silver & glass scent bottle London 1883,…

Victorian Silver Scent Bottle by Sampson Mordan

Victorian sterling silver & glass scent bottle London 1883, maker Sampson Mordan, 7.5 cm height

English porcelain scent bottle, decorated with hand painted owl…

1892 Birmingham Owl and Butterfly Scent Bottle

English porcelain scent bottle, decorated with hand painted owl and butterflies with sterling silver lid, hallmarked Birmingham 1892

19th century. Ruby glass scent bottle, ruby red faceted glass…

Ruby Glass Scent Bottle with Embossed Silver Lids

19th century. Ruby glass scent bottle, ruby red faceted glass double end scent bottle with embossed silver lids, length 10.5g

A Victorian fine jasperware and silver topped scent flask, both…

Victorian Jasperware Scent Flask with Silver Top

A Victorian fine jasperware and silver topped scent flask, both sides with a classical woman in white relief, screw on silver top. Length 12.5 cm.

A rare George III silver filigree combination thimble scent…

George III Silver Filigree Thimble Scent Bottle and Tape Measure

A rare George III silver filigree combination thimble scent bottle and tape measure, the screw off thimble monogrammed, original glass scent bottle and stopper, and red silk tape measure, circa 1800. Length: 5 cm.

Sterling silver scent bottle, with ornate embossed decorations…

Ornate Sterling Silver Scent Bottle, London 1891

Sterling silver scent bottle, with ornate embossed decorations depicting exotic birds and flowers, hallmarked London 1891 by Sampson Mordon and Co.

Sterling silver scent bottle, dagger shape with embossed scroll…

Birmingham 1890 Sterling Silver Dagger Scent Bottle

Sterling silver scent bottle, dagger shape with embossed scroll decorations, hallmarked Birmingham 1890

Tiffany & Co perfume bottle in sterling silver and having a…

Tiffany & Co Heart Perfume Bottle in Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co perfume bottle in sterling silver and having a heart shape design with screw in top dispenser. Stamped 925 Tiffany & Co. Demention42 mmx39 mm. Weight:18.5 grams.

Cranberry glass perfume bottle with mother of pearl decoration…

Cranberry Glass Perfume Bottle with Mother of Pearl Decoration

Cranberry glass perfume bottle with mother of pearl decoration and a brass mount. 13 cm

Beverly Luxton, two porcelain perfume bottles, with stoppers,…

Porcelain Perfume Bottles with Stoppers by Beverly Luxton

Beverly Luxton, two porcelain perfume bottles, with stoppers, height: 11.5 cm, 7 cm

Latticino Murano glass perfume bottle, bowl and dish, (3 items),…

Murano Glass Perfume Bottle, Bowl, and Dish Set

Latticino Murano glass perfume bottle, bowl and dish, (3 items), the two pink examples with original foil labels 'Murano, Venezia, made in Italy', the bottle 12 cm high

Russian silver niello perfume bottle chatelaine, of tapering…

Russian Niello Silver Perfume Bottle Chatelaine

Russian silver niello perfume bottle chatelaine, of tapering pilgrim form, decorated with central reserve surrounded by scrolling motif, impressed marks to neck, height 11.5 cm. Published: Antique Boxes: Inside and Out, colour plate 118b