The Secret To Successful Vintage Perfume Bottle Collecting

By: Serene Jones

Ask around and you will know that most women have a huge
collection of perfumes and fragrances. They have become such an
essential part of our lives that many of us will not step out of
the house without first dabbing a few drops of our favorite
scent. However, do not be surprised if many people buy perfume
not for the contents but for the beautiful bottles themselves!
While pretty perfume bottles are aplenty, it is the antique
perfume bottle that is most sought after. Given the unique
history, artwork and precision of each antique piece, some
collectors will not hesitate to fork out several thousand
dollars just for it!

Archeologists have discovered intricate perfume bottles within
the tombs of Egyptian Pharaohs, and it is believed that
Egyptians were the first to incorporate fragrances and perfume
into their cultural rituals. The most diverse materials, like
gold, hard stones, glasses of colors and others had been used by
the Egyptians to keep their perfumes. But the most used ones
were made of alabaster that the neighbor desert of Libya
provided them with.

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.

It was not until the 18th century that perfume bottle designs
were taken seriously. In the 1800s, designers in New England
started to experiment with different colors, sizes and shapes,
creating a myriad of beautiful antique perfume bottles that we
see today. One designer even came up with a perfume bottle that
resembled the Liberty Bell in 1876! Throughout the 1900s,
collectors grouped perfume bottles by styles. As a collector,
you may have come across styles and designs like the Steuban,
Imperial, Victorian, Art Deco and Art Nouveau (glistening
colors).

There are a wide variety of styles, cuts, and colors to select
from when you are looking for the ideal antique perfume bottle
to add to your collection. While lovely hand-painted scenes were
prevalent on bottles in the early 1900s, gold details were used
extensively on perfume bottles created during the Victorian era.
Because some of the perfume bottles were small and so exquisite,
they could even double up as a piece of jewelry. In fact,
perfume bottles were extremely fashionable as decorations and
enhancements 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!

Article Source: https://www.collectibles-articles.com

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