Antique Perfume Bottles Collection for Today's Women

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Most women will not forget to dab a few drops of their favorite scent before stepping out the house, whether it is for work or play. Besides the perfume and scents, the beautiful bottles holding these treasured contents have also found special places in women’s hearts. In fact, collection of antique perfume bottles has become a fashion of the time. Unique perfume bottles, especially the limited edition ones, could cost several times over the perfumes and scents.  

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 first glass perfume bottles were created circa 1500 B.C. It was a great honor to own a glass perfume bottle during those times because these treasured vessels were reserved for the rich and famous. After the fashion of using perfume spread to Rome, Greece and Venice, perfume bottle design and creation also flourished.  Glass perfume bottles were created in England during the 16th century followed by the emergence of Murano glassblowers during the 17th century. The glass perfume bottle finally made its debut in America in the mid-1700s when such bottles began to be imported from England.

It was not until the 18^th 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).

With the extensive variety of shapes, styles and cuts available, you will be spoilt for choice when picking that ideal antique perfume bottle to augment your collection. Just bear in mind that there is some uniqueness in the bottles created during a specific period. For instance, hand painted scenery were popular designs for perfume bottles created during the Edwardian era. As for those made in the Victorian era, gold was often used. In fact, because such perfume bottles were so exquisite, it was fashionable to use them as a jewelry piece or decoration in 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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