Novelty perfume
c 1920's
Malachite and Lapis glass
Purse & Miniature
Czechoslovakian
c 1920's
Russian presentation
inspired by the renowned Japanese actress
c 1920's
But in the glittery (and sometimes gritty) world of vintage perfume bottles and vanity items, there are thousands of treasures to uncover. Each has a tale to tell and a chapter to add to your own story. Whether your curiosity is new or knowledgeable, we are all here to show and share in the delights and discoveries of our pursuits of perfume packaging and the lifestyles that started it all.
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In addition to their traditional line of perfumes, many perfumers produced a line of so-called “licensed” jewelry and other items. This consists of quality jewelry intended only to be marketed. At the same time, perfumers provide so-called ‘promotional’ […]
The IPBA Perfume Bottles Auction is always a highlight of Convention. The 2021 Perfume Bottles Auction May 1st at 12:00 p.m. will offer an exceptional variety of bottles and vanity items sourced from private collections around the world, […]
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Have you ever dreamt of traveling to see the sights of Paris? This is definitely a fantasy as we cannot currently travel due to the pandemic. How about time travel to Paris in the 1920’s? Paris after WW […]
Treasures Found is one of our most popular events at the convention and the 2021 convention will be no different. This event is entertaining, educational, sometimes quite lively, but always interesting. This is the event where our panel […]
To get the right information so that you can identify, insure, sell or simply appreciate your bottle you should become an educated consumer by researching your bottle or collection via several avenues – eBay, auction sites, the internet-at-large […]
International Perfume Bottle Association
Incorporated in Illinois, USA