How To Order:
Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
77 Lower Valley Road
Atglen, PA 19310
Tel. (610) 593-1777
Fax. (610) 593-2002

Subject: A comprehensive guide to collecting the past and present bottles used by perfumers. It contains beautiful color pictures of flacons made by Lalique, Baccarat, J. Viard, Brosse, A. Jollivet, Cristal Nancy, Wheaton, C.C. Benda, and Lucien Guillard. Figural, novelty, dimestore and bottles with original packaging are shown. It also contains the histories of many famous perfume houses and bottle makers. It ends with a directory of hundreds of American and European perfumers from 1870 to the present, with the names of thousands of scents makes dating a bottle easier for the collector. Both dealer and collector will be pleased to see this book. It successfully employs and aesthetic format to present vital information, much as the perfume bottle embellishes the desirability and appeal of the scent it contains. Ms. North has combined information gleaned from collectors, research libraries, and the sadly incomplete files of glass and perfume companies to present us with this beautifully illustrated analysis which will serve as an invaluable guide to various levels of collecting, while entertaining us in its pictorial variety. The bottles shown here cover a century of imaginative design. Although perfume formulas have changed little throughout history, their containers have evolved from pharmaceutical jars to true works of art. With more information available, the demand has increased for quality bottles in each category. Many new collectors are bypassing the less expensive bottles and are seeking only those in the top level, while a few established collectors are purchasing at prices inconceivable only years ago. Refer to this book to verify how a particular scent was bottled, packaged, or advertised and find a bottle dealer you can trust to know when a piece is correct, what is a fair price, and how it is regarded in the world market. Assume your dealer has access to the most desirable bottles and is looking for the unusual quality in each category. Collecting is an adventure and with an experienced guide you will travel through a remarkable world. New discoveries are made every day.