Velivole by LT Piver was launched in 1910, other sources claim 1912, 1913 as the launch date. Velivole is the French word for "soaring". velivole was a line that included not only parfum and eau de toilette, but bath salts, face powder, concentrees, eaux vegetales/lotion vegetale, soap, rouge, sachet, cream and talc.
The Illustrated London News, 1913:
"VELIVOLE possesses those rare qualities that please the most fastidious taste, and it is a great favourite with Smart Parisiennes. In Gold-engraved Bottles and wrapped tightly in silver jackets."
The Sydney Morning Herald, 1933:
The Illustrated London News, 1913:
"VELIVOLE possesses those rare qualities that please the most fastidious taste, and it is a great favourite with Smart Parisiennes. In Gold-engraved Bottles and wrapped tightly in silver jackets."
The Sydney Morning Herald, 1933:
"PIVER'S "VELIVOLE" PERFUME Usually, 22/6 bottle. SPECIAL PRICE .. 6/6 (Postage Extra.)"
The bottle:
The perfume was presented in a clear crystal flacon manufactured by Baccarat (flacon model number 75). The bottle was beautifully decorated by gilded etching, which included the name Velivole. The bottle measures approximately 7cm x 4cm x 8cm ( 3" x 1.5" x 3")
The Fate of the Fragrance:
Velivole was still being sold in 1933, but it has long been discontinued. Occasionally one can find the Baccarat crystal perfume bottles on ebay and various auctions.
The bottle:
The perfume was presented in a clear crystal flacon manufactured by Baccarat (flacon model number 75). The bottle was beautifully decorated by gilded etching, which included the name Velivole. The bottle measures approximately 7cm x 4cm x 8cm ( 3" x 1.5" x 3")
photo by ebay seller estatesalewarehouse
The Velivole Lotion, was also housed in the same style bottle, shown below.
photo by ebay seller coranol
The Fate of the Fragrance:
Velivole was still being sold in 1933, but it has long been discontinued. Occasionally one can find the Baccarat crystal perfume bottles on ebay and various auctions.
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