What is an amber glass bottle?

Amber glass bottles are brown or amber in color and are favored for products that need to be protected from UV light when stored. Amber glass is created by adding iron, sulfur and carbon to molten glass. These additions create the amber hue and the protective qualities, making them particularly useful for beer, some medications and essential oils. Find a collection of vintage and modern amber glass bottles on 1stDibs.

What kind of glass are perfume bottles made of?

Various types of glass are used to make perfume bottles. Some luxurious perfume bottles are made from crystal while others can be made out of leaded glass or soda-lime glass. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic perfume bottles from some of the world’s top sellers.

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Collectible Coca-Cola Special Edition Asian Chinese Bottles, a Set of 5

$680Sale Price|20% Off

H 6 in W 7 in D 7 in

Collectible Coca-Cola Special Edition Asian Chinese Bottles, a Set of 5

Located in Plainview, NY

A custom made special edition Coca-Cola set of 5 miniature glass bottles. Each bottle is

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass

Paris Vanity Four Miniature Glass Perfume Bottles

$250 / set

H 2.75 in Dm 1.75 in

Paris Vanity Four Miniature Glass Perfume Bottles

By Givenchy

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Paris Vintage Vanity Miniature Glass Perfume Bottles Set of four Vintage Vanity Glass Perfume

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Glass

Victorian Equestrian Miniature Perfume or Scent Bottle

$290

H 1.78 in W 1.19 in D 0.79 in

Victorian Equestrian Miniature Perfume or Scent Bottle

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Miniature perfume or scent bottle in crystal and ornate brass. Made in Europe, probably England

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Late Victorian Bottles

Materials

Brass

MINIATURE 1891 WILLIAM VALE & SONS CRYSTAL STERLING SiLVER PERFUME SCENT BOTTLE

$333

H 2.56 in Dm 1.38 in

MINIATURE 1891 WILLIAM VALE & SONS CRYSTAL STERLING SiLVER PERFUME SCENT BOTTLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

William Vale & Sons Antique cut glass Crystal Perfume bottle flask A very good looking well made and

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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Bottles

Materials

Sterling Silver

American Victorian Ship and Lighthouse in a Bottle

$1,250

H 5 in W 12 in D 4.5 in

American Victorian Ship and Lighthouse in a Bottle

Located in Queens, NY

glass bottle on a green wood base.

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Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Model Ship Diorama Within a Bottle, circa 1920

$661

H 4.93 in W 12.41 in D 3.15 in

Early 20th Century Model Ship Diorama Within a Bottle, circa 1920

Located in Central England, GB

A Most Interesting Early 20th Century Model Ship Diorama within Bottle. This very well modelled

Category

20th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Glass

Novelty Solid Silver Miniature Canadian Club Whisky Bottle

$674

H 4.14 in Dm 1.38 in

Novelty Solid Silver Miniature Canadian Club Whisky Bottle

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A novelty solid silver Canadian Club whisky bottle. Of a miniature size however heavy gauge

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20th Century British Other Barware

Materials

Silver

Novelty Solid Silver Miniature Chivas Regal Whisky Bottle

$675,225

H 4.14 in W 1.38 in D 1.38 in

Novelty Solid Silver Miniature Chivas Regal Whisky Bottle

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A novelty solid silver Chivas Regal whisky bottle. Of a miniature size however heavy gauge

Category

20th Century British Other Barware

Materials

Silver

Antique Dresden Potschappel Porcelain Miniature Flower Encrusted Perfume Bottle

$695

H 2.63 in Dm 2 in

Antique Dresden Potschappel Porcelain Miniature Flower Encrusted Perfume Bottle

By Dresden Porcelain, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique miniature Dresden porcelain perfume bottle. By Thieme Potschappel. Decorated

Category

20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Novelty Solid Silver Miniature Johnnie Walker Whisky Bottle

$674

H 4.73 in W 1.28 in D 1.28 in

20th Century Novelty Solid Silver Miniature Johnnie Walker Whisky Bottle

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Modern 20th Century solid silver novelty Johnnie Walker whisky bottle. Of a miniature size however

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20th Century British Other Barware

Materials

Silver

Meissen Scent Bottle Rocaille En Miniature Watteau Pictures Painted Made

$1,850

H 3.93 in Dm 0.78 in

Meissen Scent Bottle Rocaille En Miniature Watteau Pictures Painted Made

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen nicest rare scent bottle en miniature Please note: Abundantly painted with Watteau scenes

Category

Antique 1850s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Sterling Silver Topped Miniature Champagne / Liquor Bottle, 1898

$783

H 7.25 in Dm 2.25 in

Antique English Sterling Silver Topped Miniature Champagne / Liquor Bottle, 1898

Located in Bath, GB

A Wonderful and most unusual miniature Champagne / wine / liquor bottle made from English crystal

Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Barware

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Betjemann’s Coromandel Miniature 3 Bottle Tantalus 19th Century

$1,874 / set

H 7.29 in W 9.26 in D 3.75 in

Antique Betjemann’s Coromandel Miniature 3 Bottle Tantalus 19th Century

By George Betjemann & Sons

Located in London, GB

action tantalus, Circa 1870 in date. The bottles each with hobnail cut decoration and bulbous stoppers

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Vintage French Renaud Perfume Vial with Case

$225

H 2.25 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in

Vintage French Renaud Perfume Vial with Case

Located in Queens, NY

Vintage French miniature clear glass perfume bottle (by RENAUD) with vertical black stripes and a

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antiquities

Materials

Brass

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Roman Miniature Amber/Marbled Glass Bottle

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H 2 in W 2 in D 2 in

Roman Miniature Amber/Marbled Glass Bottle

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Like a rare fruit-a radiant pomegranate-plucked from the trees of paradise, this small bottle

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Classical Roman Glass

Materials

Glass

Vintage Blown Glass Canes and Brass Miniature Perfume Bottle

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H 2.56 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 in

Vintage Blown Glass Canes and Brass Miniature Perfume Bottle

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

1930s. This miniature perfume bottle is made in blown-glass canes and brass. It might show slight

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Brass

Later 20th Century Limoges Miniature Basket with Three Scent Bottles

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H 2.18 in W 2 in D 1.38 in

Later 20th Century Limoges Miniature Basket with Three Scent Bottles

By Limoges

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Limoges miniature basket holding three scent bottles, French later 20th century. Marked: Dubarry

Category

Late 20th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Italian mid-century modern Crodo advertising sculpture with glass bottle, 1960s

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H 7.88 in W 6.7 in D 4.73 in

Italian mid-century modern Crodo advertising sculpture with glass bottle, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern Crodo advertising sculpture with glass bottle, 1960s Advertising

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

21th century Large Guerlain Factice Perfume Bottle

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H 8.27 in W 9.45 in D 4.73 in

21th century Large Guerlain Factice Perfume Bottle

By Maison Guerlain

Located in LEGNY, FR

Large bottle of perfume "L'instant de Guerlain" dating from 2003. Fake liquid. Ideal for decoration

Category

Early 2000s French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass

21th century French Large Perfume Bottle by Guerlain

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H 5.91 in Dm 9.06 in

21th century French Large Perfume Bottle by Guerlain

By Maison Guerlain

Located in LEGNY, FR

Large fake half-sphere bottle for Guerlain “my insolence” used to do some presentation. The “top

Category

Early 2000s French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass

20th century French Jean Patou Factice Bottle Perfume

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H 6.7 in W 6.7 in D 2.76 in

20th century French Jean Patou Factice Bottle Perfume

By Jean Patou

Located in LEGNY, FR

Large bottle of perfume "L'instant de Guerlain" dating from 2003. Fake liquid. Ideal for decoration

Category

Vintage 1960s French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass

Diorama in a Bottle, Depicting a 3-Masted Ship, 1920s

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H 12.6 in Dm 2.96 in

Diorama in a Bottle, Depicting a 3-Masted Ship, 1920s

Located in Milan, IT

Diorama in a bottle, depicting a 3-masted ship and in the background a lighthouse, numerous

Category

Vintage 1920s British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-20th Century English Model of a Ship Wreck in a Bottle

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H 4.13 in W 8.38 in D 4.75 in

Mid-20th Century English Model of a Ship Wreck in a Bottle

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-20th century model of a ship wreck in a bottle, English. Haig & Haig printed & in the glass

Category

Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Felt, Glass, Wood, Paint

Vintage Miniature Glass Perfume Bottle Lot Discontinued Scents Some French VTG o

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H 3 in Dm 1 in

Vintage Miniature Glass Perfume Bottle Lot Discontinued Scents Some French VTG o

Located in New Orleans, LA

Bottle 2 1/4" Vintage White Shoulders Parfume .25 oz Miniature Splash Bottle Rare Elizabeth Taylor

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Composition, Metal, Enamel

A Rare Galle Cameo Miniature Bottle Vase c1910

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H 3.39 in

A Rare Galle Cameo Miniature Bottle Vase c1910

By Émile Gallé

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : A Galle Cameo Glass Vase Date : 1906 -1914 Origin : Nancy, France Bowl Features :Green

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Miniature Chinese Herb/Medicinal Fitted Case with Two Glass Bottles

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H 3.5 in W 2.75 in D 1.75 in

Miniature Chinese Herb/Medicinal Fitted Case with Two Glass Bottles

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Miniature Chinese herb/medicinal fitted case with two glass bottles, the case is made of wood

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Cocktail Drinks Bar Cabinet Epstein Mid 20th Century

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H 46.46 in W 38.19 in D 16.93 in

Vintage Cocktail Drinks Bar Cabinet Epstein Mid 20th Century

By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co

Located in London, GB

accessories included are: 4x Tumblers 4x Brandy glasses 4x Long glasses 8x miniature vintage whiskey bottles

Category

Mid-20th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Vintage Italian Marquetry Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet & Glassware 20th Century

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H 55.91 in W 34.65 in D 14.97 in

Vintage Italian Marquetry Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet & Glassware 20th Century

Located in London, GB

cocktail shaker, 1 Cut Glass Decanter 4 Cut glass Brandy glasses 4 Sherry glasses and 7 Miniature bottles

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Satinwood, Walnut

Antique French Perfume Bottle, Opaline Glass, Ormolu and Hand-Painted Miniatures

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H 5 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in

Antique French Perfume Bottle, Opaline Glass, Ormolu and Hand-Painted Miniatures

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Rare antique French opaline glass and pierced ormolu-mounted scent bottle with miniature paintings

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Bottles

Materials

Crystal

Antique Clichy Miniature Blue and White Swirl Glass Decanter

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H 7.63 in Dm 2.9 in

Antique Clichy Miniature Blue and White Swirl Glass Decanter

By Clichy

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A rare and visually compelling, diminutive decanter by the 19th century French glass house Clichy

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

French, 19th Century, Model Ship in a Glass Bottle

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H 3.15 in W 13 in D 3.15 in

French, 19th Century, Model Ship in a Glass Bottle

Located in Buisson, FR

A very rare model ship within a bottle. These most collectible pieces can be described as folk art

Category

Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century Four Mast Model Ship in a Glass Bottle, English circa 1920

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H 2.96 in W 6.3 in D 2.96 in

Early 20th Century Four Mast Model Ship in a Glass Bottle, English circa 1920

Located in Central England, GB

neck of a glass bottle. This would be a superb addition to any collection or could easily be enjoyed as

Category

20th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass

Rare Vintage Chanel No. 19 Factice Dummy Bottle

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H 8.27 in W 5.52 in D 2.37 in

Rare Vintage Chanel No. 19 Factice Dummy Bottle

By Chanel

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

1970. The bottle is made of crystal glass with a cut glass stopper. These factices were never filled

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass

Sterling Silver, Hand-Engraved, Miniature Chivas Regal Bottles

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H 4.4 in Dm 1.25 in

Sterling Silver, Hand-Engraved, Miniature Chivas Regal Bottles

Located in North Miami, FL

Toast the new year! Miniature 50's novelty bottles are crafted of sterling silver and hand-engraved

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Sterling Silver

Antique English Model Sailing Ship in a Square Glass Bottle, circa 1880

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H 3.15 in W 8.67 in D 3.15 in

Antique English Model Sailing Ship in a Square Glass Bottle, circa 1880

Located in GB

volcano in the background, all inside a late 19th century square glass bottle. In good original condition

Category

Antique 1880s English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass

Asprey Miniature Whiskey Bottle

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H 5.75 in W 2 in D 2 in

Asprey Miniature Whiskey Bottle

By Asprey International Limited

Located in New York, NY

A sterling silver and handblown glass miniature 'Whiskey' bottle. This novelty piece of barware can

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Midcentury Ship in a Bottle of Amerigo Vespucci

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H 7 in W 20 in D 5.5 in

Midcentury Ship in a Bottle of Amerigo Vespucci

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Whiskey" bottle and featuring a miniature recreation of the Italian coast, including the a lighthouse, and

Category

20th Century Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass

Rare Miniature Three Bottle Tantalus Locking Decanter, Betjemann's

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H 7.5 in W 9 in D 3.875 in

Rare Miniature Three Bottle Tantalus Locking Decanter, Betjemann's

By Betjemanns & Sons

Located in Seattle, WA

Rare Betjemann miniature three bottle tantalus. Exotic coromandel wood and cut glass bottles. Late

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European High Victorian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Wood

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Antique Art Nouveau 8-Lobed Glass Perfume Bottle with Silver Overlay c.1895

$810

H 7.5 in Dm 4.5 in

Antique Art Nouveau 8-Lobed Glass Perfume Bottle with Silver Overlay c.1895

Located in Louisville, KY

This stunningly designed Art Nouveau piece is nothing short of spectacular and is comprised of sterling silver overlay that wraps a hand blown 8-lobed glass bottle, used for perfumes...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Bottles

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th Century French Palais Royal Perfume Bottle

$2,200

H 3.25 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in

18th Century French Palais Royal Perfume Bottle

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING Perfume/Scent Bottle from the 18th Century, namely an 18C French Palais Royal Perfume Bottle. . Either French or Italian and most likely another ke...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Bottles

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold

19th Century Perfume Box - Napoleon III - Crystal Bottles

$769

H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in

19th Century Perfume Box - Napoleon III - Crystal Bottles

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful antique marquetry wooden box for perfume. The box dates from the French Napoleon III period, circa 1880-1890. The box features those original crystal perfume bottles, bea...

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Burl

Vintage Moser 3 Piece Glass Perfume Vanity Set

$650 / set

H 8 in W 3 in D 3 in

Vintage Moser 3 Piece Glass Perfume Vanity Set

By Moser

Located in Winter Park, FL

An Art Deco style Moser 3 piece cut citrine glass perfume vanity set comprised of a large bottle with stopper, a medium size perfume with chrome atomizer (missing bulb) and a small j...

Category

20th Century Czech Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Glass

Antique French Art Glass Perfume or Scent Bottle Set with Ornate Cast Stand

$1,995 / set

H 6 in Dm 4.25 in

Antique French Art Glass Perfume or Scent Bottle Set with Ornate Cast Stand

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique set of four stoppered scent or perfume bottles was made in France in circa 1880 in the period Victorian style by an unknown maker. The uniquely shaped three sided bottle...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Bottles

Materials

Metal

Vintage Pilgrim, Blanko and Crystal Glass Decanter Bottles with Stoppers

$480

H 8.25 in Dm 5 in

Vintage Pilgrim, Blanko and Crystal Glass Decanter Bottles with Stoppers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Hand-Blown Pilgrim Glass Decanter Bottles with Stoppers, Crackle Glass Olive Green and Dark Green Decanter Bottles are Pilgrim Glass, and Amethyst Color Bottle is Blanko Glas...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Bottles

Materials

Crystal

FINE 1929 ART DECO ANTIQUE STERLING SiLVER PERFUME BOTTLE IN CUT GLASS CRYSTAL

$333

H 3.55 in Dm 3.15 in

FINE 1929 ART DECO ANTIQUE STERLING SiLVER PERFUME BOTTLE IN CUT GLASS CRYSTAL

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this medium sized 1929 Art Deco Antique cut glass Crystal Perfume bottle flask A very good looking well mad...

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Group of Vintage Perfume Display Bottles

$1,950

H 6 in Dm 8 in

Group of Vintage Perfume Display Bottles

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A group of 5 oversized perfume bottles. These were purchased c .1975. Can not guarantee perfume is correct See soda can for sense of scale.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Bottles

Materials

Glass

MINATURE 1929 ANTIQUE PERFUME BOTTLE FLASK CUT GLASS CRYSTAL STERLiNG SILVER

$333

H 3.35 in Dm 1.38 in

MINATURE 1929 ANTIQUE PERFUME BOTTLE FLASK CUT GLASS CRYSTAL STERLiNG SILVER

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this miniature 1929 Antique cut glass Crystal Perfume bottle flask A very good looking well made and decora...

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Sterling Silver

SOPHISTICATED ANTIQUE GLASS CRYSTAL COLLECTABLE DRESSING TABLE PERFUME BOTTLe

$538

H 3.94 in W 2.17 in D 2.17 in

SOPHISTICATED ANTIQUE GLASS CRYSTAL COLLECTABLE DRESSING TABLE PERFUME BOTTLe

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Sophisticated original circa 1920 Art Deco cut glass Crystal perfume bottle A very good looking well m...

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Vintage 1920s British High Victorian Bottles

Materials

Crystal

Collection of Glass Perfume Bottles

$5,600 / set

H 7 in Dm 3 in

Collection of Glass Perfume Bottles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Collection of assorted designer perfume bottles, lalique and Murano bottles, French, and Italian. IMPORTANT NOTICE: The listing appears to have 11 items in the set but there is 10. ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bottles

Materials

Glass

STUNNING ANTIQUE CUT GLASS CRYSTAL COLLECTABLE DRESSiNG TABLE PERFUME BOTTLE

$538

H 3.55 in W 2.76 in D 1.19 in

STUNNING ANTIQUE CUT GLASS CRYSTAL COLLECTABLE DRESSiNG TABLE PERFUME BOTTLE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1920 Art Deco cut glass Crystal perfume bottle A very good looking well made a...

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Glass

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Miniature Glass Bottle For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the miniature glass bottle you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A miniature glass bottle — often made from glass, crystal and stone — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a miniature glass bottle — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A miniature glass bottle is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Rococo and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made miniature glass bottle over the years, but those crafted by Chanel, Clichy and Meissen Porcelain are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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The average selling price for a miniature glass bottle at 1stDibs is $813, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $1,850 for the highest priced.

Questions About Miniature Glass Bottle

What is an amber glass bottle?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Amber glass bottles are brown or amber in color and are favored for products that need to be protected from UV light when stored. Amber glass is created by adding iron, sulfur and carbon to molten glass. These additions create the amber hue and the protective qualities, making them particularly useful for beer, some medications and essential oils. Find a collection of vintage and modern amber glass bottles on 1stDibs.
What kind of glass are perfume bottles made of?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Various types of glass are used to make perfume bottles. Some luxurious perfume bottles are made from crystal while others can be made out of leaded glass or soda-lime glass. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic perfume bottles from some of the world’s top sellers.