Edouard Fornells Bakelite Powder Boxes

Edouard Fornells (1887-1942) was a famous Andorran craftsman that specialised in molds for glass and plastic, and was an associate of the glass-sculpturor René Lalique. Forells moved to Paris in 1909.

ON EBAY:Pyxie Bouquet by Dabrooks Perfume Bottle & Box, circa 1903

ON EBAY THIS WEEK: Pyxie Bouquet by Dabrooks, circa 1903.

Gorgeous lithos on bottle label and box. Trademarked in 1903, still being sold in 1909.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-DaBrooks-Detroit-Pyxie-Bouquet-Lady-Cameo-Perfume-Bottle-Box-Lithograph-/221190074041?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item337ff4aeb9

Alix signed Perfume Bottles c1920s

Alix appears to be the name of an enameler from France. This artist's name can be found signed on various antique French perfume bottles dating to the 1920s-1930s period. This artist also painted A Travers la Voilette by Isabey.

ON EBAY: Ambré des Pagodes by Lydes Perfume c1919

ON EBAY THIS WEEK: Ambré des Pagodes by Lydes Perfume Bottle from circa 1919. Bottle probably by SPV (Société Parisienne de Verreries) and not Viard. Lydes most famous presentation for this perfume featured a figural stopper on a fancy bottle, designed by Julien Viard and manufactured by Depinoix. The bottle shown in this listing is quite different and may either be a factice, or a dramming flacon for usage in the stores. I am unsure if it actually contains perfume inside as the seller says the stopper is frozen.

Ambre des Pagodes was still being sold until 1925, as I saw it still being advertised.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMBRE-DES-PAGODES-Lydes-Paris-1920s-HUGE-Vintage-Perfume-Bottle-Factice-Tester-/140918214977?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20cf615141

Parfumerie de Luxe, Lydes of 29 rue Auguste Bailly, Courbevoie (Seine) France, established in 1918 by Eugene Philippe Rodier. Their most successful perfume was their first, Ambre des Pagodes, which interestingly did not bear the name Lydes (sometimes). The company became well known practically overnight and exported their luxurious presentations worldwide:

• 1919 L'Ambre des Pagodes
• 1922 Narcisse
• 1923 Les Jasmins de Lydes
• 1925 Diamant Noir
• 1925 L'Heure du Baiser
• 1927 Bibelot
• 1928 Dans la Chevelure
• 1928 La Fleur du Lac
• 1920s Arabian Passion

ON EBAY: Alienor by Rallet c1910 Perfume

ON EBAY THIS WEEK: Alienor by A. Rallet & Co, Perfume bottle, antique, c1900-1910. Gorgeous label.

Very rare piece, by Rallet. Rallet, founded 1843 in Moscow by Alphonse Rallet (1819–1894), had become, by 1900, Russia's preeminent manufacturer of fine perfume, soap, and cosmetics and was an official supplier to the royal courts of Russia, Persia, and Montenegro. In 1896 Rallet was purchased by Chiris of Grasse, France. When Rallet's Russian assets were nationalized in 1917, the company was reestablished in France. In 1920, Rallet's technical director, Ernest Beaux, created a series of perfumes for Gabrielle Chanel, one of which was No.5. In 1926 Rallet was sold to François Coty.

Starting around 1855, when Rallet became an official supplier to the Imperial Court of Russia, the company achieved a number of distinctions for its products. Rallet later became official supplier to the courts of Persia and Montenegro. The company was awarded the state emblem of the Russian Empire four times, a very unusual distinction.

• In 1878 at the Paris World's Fair, Rallet received high awards.
• In 1900 at the Paris Exhibition, Rallet was awarded the Grand Prix

PLEASE NOTE: I AM NOT AFFILIATED WITH ANY EBAY SELLER FOR WHOM I ADVERTISE A PERFUME BOTTLE FOR. I DO NOT GET ANY COMMISSION OR RECOGNITION FOR PROMOTING A CERTAIN PERFUME BOTTLE

HEADS UP! Fake Chanel Perfume on Ebay

Here is a fake Chanel perfume on ebay this week!


http://www.ebay.com/itm/OLD-CHANEL-NO-5-PERFUME-WITH-STOPPER-BOTTLE-AND-BOX-/150993974563?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2327f13523

ON EBAY: Salvia by Roger et Gallet c1920

ON EBAY THIS WEEK:  Salvia by Roger et Gallet, vintage perfume bottle and partial box, circa 1920.

Beautiful frosted glass stopper.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Old-Vintage-Roger-Gallet-Salvia-unused-perfume-bottle-Paris-France-1920-/321072530259?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ac16a0353

ON EBAY: Jasmine by WJ Bush & Co Perfume c1900

On ebay this week:  Jasmine by WJ Bush & Co. (London) Perfume Bottle.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Old-Vintage-Jasmine-W-J-Bush-Co-Perfume-Bottle-London-England-1930s-/221189194724?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item337fe743e4

This early bottle dates to around 1900-1915. Nice cut glass lapidary stopper. Measurements:  length 12 cm X width  4 cm

Georg Jensen Perfumes

Georg Jensen, silversmith of Denmark. Had a showroom at 667 Fifth Ave, New York where the company sold their famous silver and offered a line of perfumes.

Tear Bottles: Sentimental Gift or Genius Marketing Ploy?

In this guide I will discuss the origins of the fanciful tear bottle, its legends and its scientific outcomes.Many people have used the term "tear bottle" to market simple scent, cosmetic or unguent bottles.Also goes by names such as tear bottle, tear catcher, lapel bottle, tear vial, boot bottle, unguentaria, bosom bottle, or unguentarium. There are also several less common spellings for lachrymatory, including lacrymatory.