Fragrance Bottle design really flourished in the 18th century. Goldsmiths, jewellers, glassmakers and creators of porcelain figurines vied with each other to decorate perfume bottles. Most perfume bottles at this time were either crystal, porcelain or metal- many decorated with precious metals and gems.
The century’s most important invention in perfumery was made by gastronome Brillat-Savarin with his invention of the atomizer in 1870
The luxury life of the 18th century demanded perfume bottles were always an elegant lady’s vital companion. These bottles were often kept in samall leather boxes known as ‘ caves’.The glass of the bottles was often coloured iridescent blue or ruby red.
Perfume bottles frequently took on the themes of love, music , dance, comedy, flowers, birds and animals.
Post time: Jun-19-2023