| When leaving for work or for a night in town, you | | | | The 18th century marked the beginning of |
| may dab on a few drops of your favorite | | | | perfume bottle creation with artistic merit in mind. |
| perfume before heading out the door. Depending | | | | After that, a wave of experimentation took place. |
| on how much you value your collection of scents, | | | | The 1800s saw different styles and colors in New |
| you might want to explore the wonderful world | | | | England. By the 1820s, the size of antique |
| of collecting antique perfume bottles. While the | | | | perfume bottles became larger. Various figures |
| innovative design of today's perfume bottles can | | | | and shapes became prominent during the 19th |
| be quite eye catching, nothing compares to the | | | | century. In 1876, there was even a perfume |
| precision and artwork that antique perfume | | | | bottle in the likeness of the Liberty Bell. |
| bottles possess. | | | | Throughout the 1900s, antique perfume bottles |
| Archeologists have uncovered numerous pieces | | | | were grouped by styles. When collecting, you |
| of evidence suggesting that perfume has been a | | | | may encounter the Art Deco, Victorian, Art |
| part of history that is evident throughout the | | | | Nouveau (iridescent colors), Steuban and Imperial |
| oldest of ancient civilizations. While some | | | | styles and designs. |
| perfumes and scented oils were held in simple | | | | When looking for the perfect perfume bottle to |
| jars, the evolution of the perfume bottle has | | | | add to a collection, you will find numerous shapes, |
| since escalated into an art form worthy of | | | | styles, cuts, colors and sizes to choose from. |
| collecting. Antique perfume bottles were | | | | During the Edwardian era, a perfume bottle may |
| mentioned in records during Biblical time periods to | | | | display a hand painted scene on a ceramic canvas |
| the 6th century creations of the Egyptian | | | | with a silver cap. Beautifully detailed scenes were |
| perfume bottle. | | | | commonplace on bottles from the early 1900s. To |
| The use of glass to create antique perfume | | | | highlight the many different shapes that antique |
| bottles was not utilized until 1500 B.C. To possess | | | | perfume bottles offered, you might find a |
| a glass perfume bottle was quite an honor in | | | | Victorian era example showcasing a heart-shaped |
| those days as they were reserved for the | | | | body. Some of these were enhanced through |
| wealthy. Perfume was used on a regular basis | | | | hand painted gold detail and may offer an original |
| during ancient times in Rome, Greece and Venice, | | | | gold chain flowing from the top of the bottle. |
| giving rise to various perfume bottle creations. | | | | Some also doubled as a piece of jewelry. These |
| Glass perfume bottles were created in England | | | | types of decorations and enhancements were |
| during the 16th century, followed by the | | | | popular during the 1880s. |
| emergence of Murano glassblowers during the | | | | There is a rich and interesting history behind each |
| 17th century. The Americas did not catch wind of | | | | antique perfume bottle. Just invest a little bit of |
| the perfume bottle until the mid-1700s when the | | | | time to learn about the tips of choosing the right |
| importation of these objects from England | | | | bottles and you will be on your way to a |
| started. | | | | rewarding hobby! |