1899 Sterling Silver and Glass Vinaigrette Perfume Bottle

$365.00

Item# 427

Dimensions: 3 1/2 inches tall

There is something quietly reassuring about a piece that has survived an entire century with its dignity intact. This 1899 sterling silver and cut glass vinaigrette perfume bottle carries precisely that kind of composure — equal parts refinement and gentle mystery.

The cylindrical base is rendered in brilliantly faceted cut glass, catching the light in a manner that feels both celebratory and restrained. Each geometric plane reflects a time when craftsmanship was not hurried and beauty was considered a daily necessity rather than an occasional indulgence.

Crowning the bottle is an ornately repoussé sterling silver lid, richly worked with scrolling botanical motifs that evoke the romantic sensibilities of the late Victorian era. The tactile contrast between cool metal and luminous glass creates a visual dialogue that is deeply satisfying to the eye — and to the hand.

The lid is inscribed with the letter “L” and the hallmark is for George Neal and Arthur Neal sterling silver from 1899.

Originally designed as a vinaigrette scent bottle, this piece would have held aromatic essences carried for both pleasure and practical refreshment. Today, it stands as a miniature sculpture — a conversation piece for a dressing table, writing desk, or curated shelf.

This antique perfume bottle is ideal for the collector who appreciates:

  • late-19th-century sterling silver craftsmanship
  • decorative scent bottles and vinaigrettes
  • meaningful antique décor with historical presence
  • refined yet distinctive display pieces

A soulful object. A fragment of daily ritual from another time.
And a lovely way to bring quiet beauty into the present.

1 in stock



Shipping Information:

Following your purchase, we will professionally package and ship your bottle, with an estimated delivery time of 15 days.

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About This Piece

A one-of-a-kind antique perfume bottle, selected for its sculptural beauty, color, and quiet presence. Pieces like this were created in an era when perfume bottles were designed as objets d’art. They were meant to be handled, admired, and kept, not discarded. Each bottle in the Southern Vapors collection is chosen slowly and deliberately. If it’s here, it’s because it held my attention—and then refused to let go.

About Southern Vapors

Curated by Southern Vapors, each antique perfume bottle is selected for design integrity, emotional resonance, and authenticity. You, our customers, may be gift-givers drawn to meaningful beauty, interior designers seeking sculptural accents, or collectors who have fallen as deeply in love with these special objects as I have. We are all people who hear beauty when it speaks to us, and we buy with intention. This is our greatest pleasure and driving force behind Southern Vapors: to seek out and make available items that resonate with you.

Condition & Authenticity

All bottles are authentic antiques and are sold as decorative objects. The vast majority of these bottles no longer hold perfume, but are stunning all the same. Please remember that antique glass and porcelain may show signs of age consistent with its history; this is not damage, but evidence of a life well lived.

Use & Care

These bottles are best enjoyed as display pieces, conversation starters, or objects of personal delight. They are not recommended for modern perfume use unless explicitly stated. Handle with care, as you would any fine antique glass. Philosophy.

At Southern Vapors, collecting is not about accumulation. It is about intention. An antique perfume bottle is a vessel of color, memory, and human touch. It asks you to slow down, to trust your eye, and to welcome beauty without apology. If a piece speaks to you, that is reason enough.

To showcase the craftsmanship and beauty of our antique perfume bottles, we feature them in monthly “Collections.” Each is a limited run of 15 to 20 bottles per month curated for a specific topic. April is “April in Paris,” May is “Because of My Mother” and June is “Calling all Collectors.” If there are collections that you would particularly like to see, send the names to info@southernvapors.com!

Policies

All sales are final due to the one-of-a-kind nature of antique items. Items are carefully packed and insured for shipment. If you have questions before purchasing, you are warmly encouraged to ask.

Styling note

Antique perfume bottles shine when given breathing room: on a bedside table, a bookshelf, or layered into a mantel vignette with books, ceramics, or natural light. One is elegant; a small grouping is transformative.

Additional information

Weight .8 lbs
Dimensions 1.5 × 3.5 in
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