Here is How to Start Your Vintage Perfume Bottles Collection!


by Eddy Lam - Date: 2006-12-04 - Word Count: 503 Share This!

When leaving for work or for a night in town, you may dab on a few drops of your favorite perfume before heading out the door. Depending on how much you value your collection of scents, you might want to explore the wonderful world of collecting antique perfume bottles. While the innovative design of today's perfume bottles can be quite eye catching, nothing compares to the precision and artwork that antique perfume bottles possess.

Archeologists have uncovered numerous pieces of evidence suggesting that perfume has been a part of history that is evident throughout the oldest of ancient civilizations. While some perfumes and scented oils were held in simple jars, the evolution of the perfume bottle has since escalated into an art form worthy of collecting. Antique perfume bottles were mentioned in records during Biblical time periods to the 6th century creations of the Egyptian perfume bottle.

The use of glass to create antique perfume bottles was not utilized until 1500 B.C. To possess a glass perfume bottle was quite an honor in those days as they were reserved for the wealthy. Perfume was used on a regular basis during ancient times in Rome, Greece and Venice, giving rise to various perfume bottle creations. Glass perfume bottles were created in England during the 16th century, followed by the emergence of Murano glassblowers during the 17th century. The Americas did not catch wind of the perfume bottle until the mid-1700s when the importation of these objects from England started.

The 18th century marked the beginning of perfume bottle creation with artistic merit in mind. After that, a wave of experimentation took place. The 1800s saw different styles and colors in New England. By the 1820s, the size of antique perfume bottles became larger. Various figures and shapes became prominent during the 19th century. In 1876, there was even a perfume bottle in the likeness of the Liberty Bell. Throughout the 1900s, antique perfume bottles were grouped by styles. When collecting, you may encounter the Art Deco, Victorian, Art Nouveau (iridescent colors), Steuban and Imperial styles and designs.

When looking for the perfect perfume bottle to add to a collection, you will find numerous shapes, styles, cuts, colors and sizes to choose from. During the Edwardian era, a perfume bottle may display a hand painted scene on a ceramic canvas with a silver cap. Beautifully detailed scenes were commonplace on bottles from the early 1900s. To highlight the many different shapes that antique perfume bottles offered, you might find a Victorian era example showcasing a heart-shaped body. Some of these were enhanced through hand painted gold detail and may offer an original gold chain flowing from the top of the bottle. Some also doubled as a piece of jewelry. These types of decorations and enhancements were popular during the 1880s.

There is a rich and interesting history behind each antique perfume bottle. Just invest a little bit of time to learn about the tips of choosing the right bottles and you will be on your way to a rewarding hobby!


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