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Antique scent bottles

I started my collection of scent bottles more than forty years ago. Made of different materials over a long period from antiquity to 1940, they now comprise a collection of over 1200 pieces produced mostly in Europe, but not only. All containers are no taller than 9 cm (3 inches).

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Ancient
16th century
17th century
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1900-1940
1940-Today

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Murano glass scent bottle, crafted using traditional techniques then silver mounted in Spain

Example of Murano glass scent bottle, masterfully crafted using traditional techniques to combine white and pink filigree glass wi...

Pendant ceramic scent bottle in a shape of a pansy

Pendant enamelled ceramic scent bottle in a shape of a pansy flower. Screw brass cap with suspension ring-

Round glass scent bottle with enamelled metal front

Round scent bottle in clear glass with an enameled medallion on the front depicting a lucky four-leaf clover.

Cut crystal bottle supported by a stand with a base and pedestal in embossed silver

Thick cut crystal bottle supported by a stand with a base and pedestal in embossed silver. Screw cap, unmarked.

Octagonal shaped porcelain scent bottle with the so called Willow pattern rimmed in gold

Octagonal shaped porcelain scent bottle with the so called Willow pattern rimmed in gold. Silver screw cap hallmarked for Chester....

Plate-shaped porcelain scent bottle, transfer printed with the “Willow” pattern design

Plate-shaped porcelain scent bottle, transfer printed with the "Willow" pattern design by W. T. Copeland and Sons. Registration nu...

Glass scent bottle in a tortoiseshell étui rimmed in silver.

Glass scent bottle in a tortoiseshell case (etui). It has a silver mount and retains its original glass stopper. It fits very tigh...

Tortoise hinged etui with silver inserts, and the word ‘Souvenir’

Turtle hinged etui with silver inserts on both sides featuring a tiny star and an oval with a bow: one with a monogram and other w...

Palais Royal presentation: table vanity set with a mirror, a blue glass basket and two scent bottles

Table vanity set with a mirror framed in a waving brass arch with flowers and leaves. A blue glass basket and a couple of matching...

Palais Royal presentation: table vanity scent with a mirror, two glass scent bottles and a jewels box

Palais Royal presentation, showing a vanity scent caddy. The fancy brass stand is decorated with embossed gilded leaves and red fa...

Horn painted and twisted scent bottle

Horn painted and twisted scent bottle with matching screw cap with wand. Possibly from Japan

Silver cushion-shaped scent bottle with five engraved stars and the monogram EHP, by Tiffany

Cushion-haped scent bottle in silver with five engraved stars and the initials of "EHP" on the front. Screw cap with an applicato...