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Thursday, November 6, 2014

Favolys Perfumes

Favolys, established in 1925 at 1 rue Pierre-Joigneaux, Asnieres (Seine) France, by Rene Desseignes who also established Parfumerie Francis in 1924 and Rendes in 1924, all of these companies were very short-lived and their bottles are rare.



Rendes was established by René Desseignes, name derived from 'Ren' from first name, and 'des' from surname.

Favolys was acquired by Nissery and was renamed Favolys Nissery in 1928.

The perfumes of Favolys:

  • 1925 Glyciane
  • 1920s Dolene
  • 1927 Bouquet
  • 1927 Chypre  
  • 1927 Ambre 
  • 1927 Jasmin 



Dolene by Favolys:


The Neo Classical bust of a woman makes up the bottle for Dolene. Made up of frosted glass, and accented painted details. The dome of the head is made up of painted metal which is removable and reveals an inner glass stopper. A small label reading Dolene is on the lower front of the bust. The back of the bust is molded with "I. Leonard". The presentation case is made up of wood covered with green faux leather and the interior is lined with cream colored velour. "Favolys Paris" is printed along the front of the box. Manufacturer of the bottle is unknown, but could be Verreries Brosse or Depinoix.
 

Unknown Bottle for Favolys:

The exquisite 1920s period bottle below is of colorless crystal with enameled swirls and black enamel at the collar and base. The stopper has corresponding enamel.The base is molded with "J VIARD" for Julien Viard. A paper label reads "MADE IN FRANCE". Bottle measures, 2 5/8" tall x 1.75" across at its widest. Box measures, 2 7/8" tall x 2" across. x 1 1/8" deep. The box is a slip case design. This bottle is found with either blue or coral colored enamel. It was also used by the Vibert Freres perfumery company. It is 2.75" tall, 1-7/8" wide, and 1" thick.  "J VIARD "is molded on the underside.





The perfumes of Rendes:

  • 1925 Ting-shang
  • 1925 Ambre

The unusual bottle for Ting-Shang is made up of clear glass, and is molded and enameled as an Asian mask. Stands 2.75" tall.


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