Antique Sterling Silver Cut Glass Scent Bottle, Henry Perkins & Sons, London 1924

An antique sterling silver and cut glass scent bottle by Henry Perkins & Sons, hallmarked London 1924. The substantial glass body is decorated with geometric cut patterns and star motifs, while the polished sterling silver mount provides an elegant contrast. The bottle retains its fitted glass stopper and is a refined example of an early 20th-century dressing table accessory.

Details

Item: Antique scent bottle / perfume bottle
Maker: Henry Perkins & Sons
Origin: London, England
Date: 1924
Period: Early 20th century
Material: Sterling silver and cut glass
Silver Purity: Sterling silver, 925 standard
Marks / Hallmarks: London assay marks for 1924 with Henry Perkins & Sons maker’s mark
Decoration: Geometric cut glass pattern with star motifs
Height: Approx. 13.5 cm
Stopper: Fitted glass stopper included

Condition

Very good antique condition with light age-related surface wear consistent with use. The cut glass bottle remains clear and well preserved, with no chips or cracks. The sterling silver mount shows a gentle patina and minor surface marks appropriate to age. Please review the photographs carefully for the full condition and hallmark detail.

Historical and Collector Context

Silver-mounted scent bottles were popular dressing table accessories during the late Victorian, Edwardian and early 20th-century periods. This London-hallmarked example dates to 1924 and combines a practical fitted glass stopper with a decorative cut glass body. Bottles retaining their stoppers are particularly appealing to collectors of antique silver vanity items and vintage perfume accessories.

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