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Lilac Heart Crown Top

German

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Painted Mesh Bag

by Whiting and Davis

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"Purse Strings" Compact

by Estée Lauder

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Snowflake Stopper

Czechoslovakian Perfume

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Art Deco Atomizer

by Weidlich Brothers

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"Magie" Advertisement

by Lancôme - 1951

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“Vallée des Rois”

by L. T. Piver

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Art Deco Atomizer

c 1930's

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Perfume Bottles
& Vanity Items

Every collector is on a quest.

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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Our Mission:

The purpose of the International Perfume Bottle Association is to provide information and education about all aspects of perfume and scent bottles, compacts, purses, ephemera, and other related vanity items, including researching their uses, history, manufacture, and significance; to promote collecting of these items; and to promote fellowship among its members and outreach to other collectors.

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Fairies and Nymphs

Who are those delightful little creatures that one can never quite get a glimpse of … fairies and nymphs! But in our Virtual Museum, you can examine a number of them!

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Are You a Perfume or Vanity Item Vendor?

Do you sell perfumes, compacts, vintage purses or other vanity items?  If so, the IPBA is looking for you! We have multiple selling opportunities for you to reach your target audience! The IPBA annual convention brings together hundreds […]

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The Perfume Bottles Auction on April 28, offered 152 lots of curated items sourced from as far away as Norway and Brazil, representing several consignors and earning an impressive result. This annual spring event is a highlight of […]

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View a Perfume Bottle Quarterly Sample

One of the benefits of IPBA membership is the Perfume Bottle Quarterly (aka the PBQ).  While our archives of 35 years of PBQ issues is for members-only, we’re providing here a sample of our award-winning PBQ for non-members […]

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2024 IPBA AUCTION CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Do you have perfume bottles or vanity items that you are interested in selling? The PERFUME BOTTLES AUCTION, organized by renowned specialist Ken Leach, is the official auction of the International Perfume Bottle Association’s annual convention.  This auction […]

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What Is It? What’s It Worth?

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.  That can be done via several avenues – eBay, […]

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