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Sunday, April 1, 2018
Monday, March 12, 2018
Silver Alloy Marks and Trade Names
In this guide I will outline the numerous silver alloy marks and trade names that have been used throughout the world on antiques and collectibles.
Many of these marks can confuse the buyer, dealer or collector if they aren't knowledgeable in the different trade names and alloys.
Please note that these markings and trade names are not for sterling silver. I have listed as many trade names and types of alloys as I can find.
Many of these marks can confuse the buyer, dealer or collector if they aren't knowledgeable in the different trade names and alloys.
Please note that these markings and trade names are not for sterling silver. I have listed as many trade names and types of alloys as I can find.
Saturday, February 24, 2018
Friday, February 23, 2018
Deborah International
In the 1980's, Omni was launched as a bargain designer impression fragrance by Deborah Richman and distributed under the brand Deborah International.
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Sunday, February 18, 2018
Help! My Perfume Has Sediment and has Darkened
I get a lot of questions from readers who cannot understand why their vintage perfume has little things floating in them. I have definitely had my share of bottles that had the floaties in some of my old perfumes too. This is mainly due to the natural decomposition process of the perfume.
According to some of the questions I get from readers, they are afraid they may have unknowingly bought a counterfeit. While it is true that many modern counterfeits may have nasty bits floating in the suspicious fluid, there are perfectly reasonable explanations why you could find sediment in your genuine vintage bottle.
If you collect vintage perfume you will notice some of the resins tend to collect in the bottom of the bottle. The sediment is actually the natural oils and essences coagulating as they start to break down. The alcohol and water inside will probably start to evaporate slowly over time and you will be left with a thick, syrupy concentrated perfume residue inside.
Friday, February 9, 2018
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Ce Soir ou Jamais by Parfums Offenthal c1927
Parfums Offenthal of Paris was established by Lucienne Offenthal, a purse maker at 24 rue de la Paix, Paris in 1925. She sold perfume, luxury giftware and purses under the "Pompadour" name in the 1920s - 1930s. The "Pompadour" shop was at 78 Champs Elysées, Paris in the Arcades (in 1928)
Offenthal was best known for her Ce Soir ou Jamais perfume, launched around 1927. This perfume was a favorite of the actress Sylvia Sidney.
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Thursday, February 1, 2018
IPBA Annual Convention 2018
It's getting to be that time of year again! The International Perfume Bottle Association's annual convention will be held in Tyson's Corner, VA from April 26th, 2018 to April 29th, 2018.
A three-day extravaganza featuring the world's premiere exhibition and sale with the field's leading dealers featuring thousands of bottles and an internationally recognized auction. The convention draws together collectors and dealers from around the world.
https://www.perfumebottles.org/upcoming-convention/3868/Annual-Convention-2018
A three-day extravaganza featuring the world's premiere exhibition and sale with the field's leading dealers featuring thousands of bottles and an internationally recognized auction. The convention draws together collectors and dealers from around the world.
https://www.perfumebottles.org/upcoming-convention/3868/Annual-Convention-2018
Last year, I was finally able to attend a convention, held in Princeton, NJ, and while I was only there for a few short hours, I got to take some photos of the exhibits and items for sale by our friendly members.
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This is not your average perfume blog. In each post, I present perfumes or companies as encyclopedic entries with as much facts and photos as I can add for easy reading and researching without all the extraneous fluff or puffery.
One of the goals of this website is to show the present owners of the various perfumes and cologne brands that are featured here how much we miss the discontinued classics and hopefully, if they see that there is enough interest and demand, they will bring back these fragrances!
Please leave a comment below (for example: of why you liked the fragrance, describe the scent, time period or age you wore it, who gave it to you or what occasion, any specific memories, what it reminded you of, maybe a relative wore it, or you remembered seeing the bottle on their vanity table, did you like the bottle design), who knows, perhaps someone from the company brand might see it.
Please understand that this website is not affiliated with any of the perfume companies written about here, it is only a source of reference. I consider it a repository of vital information for collectors and those who have enjoyed the classic fragrances of days gone by. Updates to posts are conducted whenever I find new information to add or to correct any errors.
One of the goals of this website is to show the present owners of the various perfumes and cologne brands that are featured here how much we miss the discontinued classics and hopefully, if they see that there is enough interest and demand, they will bring back these fragrances!
Please leave a comment below (for example: of why you liked the fragrance, describe the scent, time period or age you wore it, who gave it to you or what occasion, any specific memories, what it reminded you of, maybe a relative wore it, or you remembered seeing the bottle on their vanity table, did you like the bottle design), who knows, perhaps someone from the company brand might see it.
Also, if you have any information not seen here, please comment and share with all of us.
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