In the Victorian era scent bottles were often made of pressed glass, with silver or silver-plate rims and cut glass or imitation cut glass stoppers.
Generally, the customer purchased the bottle empty and had it filled by a chemist or perfumier, as ready filled bottles of perfume were not yet on the market.
The variety of shapes was enormous. The larger scent bottles were made in the shape of flagons or decanters. In the 1870s a new design was produced: the double ended bottle. This was a slim cylindrical bottle with a round or polygonal surface. Some were produced
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in clear glass, some coloured dark blue, red, green, or yellow, and some were decorated in the Nailsea style. At each end were silver or plated caps, which were heavily chased or moulded. One half of the bottle was for scent and usually had a screw cap, while the other end was hinged, often spring loaded for fast access, and was for smelling salts.
Some bottles hinged in the middle, and when you opened them there was the grating of a vinaigrette on one side and on the other a recess with a glass-covered photograph. The outer ends had normal hinge- or screw-caps so that either part of the bottle could be filled with scent.
The production of scent bottles continued into the twentieth century, though it became more customary to buy scent in ready-filled bottles from cosmetic houses. These 'package' bottles in themselves have become the object of much decorative skill, and no doubt in the not-too-distant future they will be sought after by collectors.
Some manufacturers supplied scent bottles with rubber bulbs, which could be attached to the top of the bottle to produce a fine spray of scent. Although some types of scent bottle can be expensive, there are still many examples available at a reasonable price.
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Tiffany & Co. is a luxury brand that has been known for its exquisite jewelry and accessories for over 180 years. In recent years, the brand has also expanded into the world of fragrance, offering a range of perfumes, scent bottles, and atomizers.
The Tiffany & Co. perfume line features several fragrances for women, including the signature Tiffany & Co. Eau de Parfum, which features notes of iris, musk, and patchouli. Other popular fragrances in the line include Tiffany Sheer Eau de Toilette, Tiffany Intense Eau de Parfum, and Tiffany & Love Eau de Toilette for Him and for Her
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The brand also offers a range of scent bottles and atomizers to complement their perfumes. These elegant and sophisticated bottles are made with the same attention to detail and craftsmanship as their jewellery and feature designs inspired by their iconic collections.
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