Glass Perfume
Glass Perfume
The Secret To Successful Vintage Perfume Bottles Collecting
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!
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 RARE ANTIQUE FRENCH BACCARAT GLASS PERFUME CASKET CART  US $5,450.00
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 Signed Galle Cameo Art Glass Perfume Bottle Landscape US $3,750.00
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 1880 STLOUIS CAMEO ETCHED RUBY GLASS PERFUME BOTTLE US $2,499.00
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 Stevens Williams Cranberry Glass Heart Perfume Bottles US $1,500.00
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 870 WHOLESALE HANDMADE EGYPTIAN PERFUME BOTTLES GLASS US $1,100.00
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 Weisswasser Aerozon Lausitz German glass perfume lamp US $1,000.00
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 RUBY CUT GLASS PERFUME BOTTLE with STERLING SILVER TOP US $999.99
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 800 WHOLESALE HANDMADE EGYPTIAN PERFUME BOTTLES GLASS US $999.00
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 WHOLESALE LOT 800 EGYPTIAN PERFUME BOTTLES PYREX GLASS US $995.00
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 1150 WHOLESALE HANDMADE EGYPTIAN PERFUME BOTTLES GLASS US $800.00
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 WHOLESALE LOT 1200 EGYPTIAN PERFUME BOTTLES PYREX GLASS US $800.00
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 STEUBEN CARDER VERRE DE SOIE ART GLASS PERFUME ATOMIZER US $799.99
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 VINTAGE STEUBEN AURENE ART GLASS PERFUME US $750.00
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 A FRENCH EARLY 1800s VERY RARE GLASS PERFUME FLASK US $750.00
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 FABULOUS 19th C TRIPLE CASED GLASS PERFUME SCENT BOTTLE US $699.99
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 19th CFRENCH GRAND TOUR OPALINE GLASS PERFUME BOTTLE US $699.99
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 ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO Gold Dust MURANO Glass PERFUME Bottle US $550.00 |
 Large Daniel Lotton Art Glass Perfume bottle US $550.00
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 2 Perfume Bottles Glass Ornate Brass Filigree c1920 US $499.99 |
 Art Deco Yellow Vaseline Glass Perfume Bottle Pesnicak US $495.00
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 Fenton Charleton Bl Mist Glass Vanity Perfume Powder US $450.00
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 CUT GLASS PERFUME SCENT BOTTLE with STERLING SILVER TOP US $399.99
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 VINTAGE FIGURAL MIRRORED VENETIAN GLASS PERFUME TRAY US $399.99
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 FINE Intricate LATTICINO Rigaree MURANO Glass PERFUME US $399.00 |
 ANDREW SHEA Art Glass Amethyst Faceted Perfume Bottle US $389.99
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 French Cameo Glass Gilt Bronze Perfume Bottle US $385.00
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Make Your Own Perfume - Easy Methods For You
Making your own perfume is really very easy. Not only does it save you money on expensive shop bought perfumes but it is a very satisfying activity. You can get hours of pleasure out of blending your own perfumes at home. Home made perfumes make ideal presents. Your friends and family will be delighted to have a truely unique perfume that you have made with love and care.
The equipment you need is very simple. You will need some glass bowls that you can cover, some clean jars with lids and some bottles for the finished perfume. The reason you use glass is that it will not react with the essential oils. Plastics tend to react with these oils. This can contaminate the perfume. Each batch of perfume needs a completely clean container.
A funnel for filling bottles is useful. Some muslin or coffee filter paper for straining infusions that you have made from plants will come in handy. You may also like to get a small pipette. This is a glass tube with an air bulb on the end. It is used for taking small quantities of liquid such as essential oils to add to your perfume mixture.
The best kind of containers to store home made perfume in are dark glass bottles. It is important to protect the essential oils from light which causes them to detriorate. You can use clear glass bottles if you keep them out of the light. Put the bottle in a box or stick on a label that covers the glass. Decorating and presenting the perfume that you have made at home is all part of the fun.
Recycle old perfume bottles, Most of the cost of the perfume you buy goes into the packaging so it is a shame to waste it. Or buy some pretty antique bottles with glass stoppers when you want to give the perfume you have made at home as a present.
The vital ingredients you will need to make perfume at home are essential oils which can be bought at health food shops and specialist retailers. There are many suppliers on line if you do not have a local source.
Essential oils can also be extracted at home by soaking plant material such as flowers, twigs, leaves, seeds and berries in alcohol. Vodka is the best source of alcohol for perfume making because it is guaranteed to be safe for human consumption. Industrial alcohol is not a good idea.
Carrier oils are useful for making perfumed oils. Any vegetable oil will do, but some are too sticky to make good body oil. Olive oil is fine if you have time to let it soak in but almond is perhaps the best because it is light and easily absorbed.
Lavender always make a good base for a blend of perfume. You can buy ready made essential lavender oil or make your own by soaking lavender in vodka. If you grow your own lavender it can become the distinctive appeal of your own perfume. It is something that you have made from start to finish. The perfume you have made at home can be another way of enjoying gardening. When you give that perfume you have made with your own lavender you are giving your friends a real gift of love.
Add other essential oils to the lavender to create different effects. You will find many recipes in books and on the internet for blending perfumes or you can follow your own nose. It's all a matter of your own prefernces when you make perfume at home.
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