Topic: cut glass perfume botttles - query origin and maker

[jakgene]

A friend has a pair of these,inherited from her mother - so have much sentimental value.

Her mother was born about 1910, born in Yorkshire UK, raised in Vancouver Canada, moved to California in the 1950's, then Australia in the 60's.

Friend thinks these may have belonged to her grandmother first  in which case they will almost certainly be of English origin.

They are approx 4 inches high including stopper in place .

Base shows lots of wear. Very heavy. Cut glass, not moulded.

She would love to know more about them. Any suggestions/information gratefully received. JAK

[Bernard C]

Jak — This version of the hobnail cut pattern on a blown blank was popular in Victorian times and well into the 20th century.   They were made by several glassworks in England of which by far the largest producers were the big Manchester factories that specialised in cut crystal, such as Percival, Vickers & Co. and Molineaux, Webb & Co.   They were sold directly into the trade by the glassworks for individual sale, and to Birmingham and Sheffield metalbashers, who would add an EPNS or silver mount and sell them on in sets.

I like the neat shoulder cutting, a sign of quality.   Look for a stopper number on the stopper and rim/neck;  it's pleasing to have a pair with consecutive numbering, but quite unusual, as it indicates meticulously careful stock control by the manufacturer, wholesaler, and retailer.

Bernard C. 

[jakgene]

Thank you Bernard, info much appreciated. We looked, but there are no numbers or any marks on them anywhere.

Thanks.
JAK