Antique Perfume Bottles

Antique bottles are seen as a collection which is not only expensive but also a symbol of craftsmanship. These antique perfume bottles provide an evidence and insight to the times of our ancestors. Archaeological evidence demonstrates that humans have been involved in the composition of fragrances for decades. The Greeks, Romans, Egyptians as well as many Asian cultures have been using perfume bottles. These antique perfume bottles depict interesting and historical events around the world. Although perfume bottles were readily the materials used in making these antique perfume bottles differed across continents and cultures. The Italians used glass as a main component in making these bottles whilst Porcelain was a common component in countries such as France and Britain. Metals, precious jewels and other decorative properties were used to make these antique perfume bottles attractive and priceless.

During 1500 BC perfume bottles made out of glass were used in Ancient Greece and Rome communities. These antique perfume bottles were often associated with status and the wealth. The fragrances created then were often a replica of natural surroundings. After many centuries yet the antique perfume bottle are associated with status and class of the society.

Antique perfume bottles differ according to the era that they were made in e.g. the ones that were made in 19th Century had extravagant Art Deco designs. The bottles were transformed from simple and natural creations to much innovative, geometric and bold. The bottles made in the 18th Century had floral patterns decorated by hand. For any antique perfume collector the most treasured piece will be the Art Nouvea. In the United States, Steuben produced bottles wrapped with glass threads whilst Tiffany’s manufactured bottles that were short, stout with crystal cylinders.

Paris the main heartland for romance and perfumeries was not to be left behind when strictly speaking of antique perfume bottles. Unique shapes were created for Chanel and Guerlain perfume bottles. Baccarat, the ever famous crystal maker joined forces with Guerlain to create the square sized, black body embossed with gold. This was from the influence of the Japanese Liu bottle. Baccarat also manufactured a perfume bottle that had the shape of a candle in a candlestick for Schiaparelli. Antique perfume bottles were created in a grandeur fashion, even after many years it’s still treasured as a piece of artifact. These antique perfume bottles are a good investment and they are a part of human history.