Through 1028 breath-taking color photographs and extensive research, Jacquelyne North has captured the enchantment of perfume bottles throughout the ages in a newly revised edition reflecting today's market. Beginning with the earliest available information (6th century B.C.) through our most contemporary designs, this book offers the reader heretofore unattainable information and an exquisite collection of illustrations. Many of the bottles pictured are currently available to collectors. These wonderful photographs are further enhanced by a concise history covering perfume, cologne, scent, atomizer and fan-stopper bottles from Northern Europe, American, Bohemia and Japan. Over 270 patent illustrations are presented as part of a comprehensive chapter on commercial bottles. In addition a directory of perfume makers and scents and a useful price guide are included. Special emphasis has been given to bottles by Lalique as well as those made in Czechoslovakia. Glass, porcelain and silver are some of the materials discussed in the creation of scent containers. Rounding out the book are chapters on Dime-Store novelty bottles and tips on care and presentation of scent bottles. This book is unquestionably one-of-a-kind, appealing not only to the collector but to anyone who has ever experienced the magic of what these special bottles have to offer in addition to the fragrances they contain.
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Ms. North has been collecting antiques for over 20 years. Her interest focused on perfume bottles due to the wide variety offered to the collector.
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A perfume bottle collector's wish book,
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This review is from: Perfume, Cologne, and Scent Bottles (Hardcover)
This book is full of lush color pictures of bottles many of us will never be able to afford but now we know what to look for! I really am glad I purchased this book and I have referred to it many times. I have made purchase based on information and discovered favorite styles of bottles. I understand that there is a newer version of this book and I have not seen that book. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who collects perfume bottles. It is a great book to sit and look at and wish "..if only......."
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This review is from: Perfume, Cologne, And Scent Bottles (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover)
Happy to add my approval to this as a "must have" for any serious collector and a worthwhile read for anyone contemplating starting a perfume and cologne bottle collection. LAM
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Fourth Edition Price Guide Proves to be Valuable Resource,
This review is from: Perfume, Cologne, And Scent Bottles (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover)
This edition of Perfume, Cologne and Scent Bottles is a beauty to behold. However, it is for the advanced collector as most items shown are in the mid to upper price ranges. The photography shows nice detail and the text is explanatory. It is a useful resource for those items not easily encountered.
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