Author: Kyle Husfloen
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440219141
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 569
Book Description
A precious commodity since ancient times, the powerful presence of perfume lies not in the fragrance alone, as you'll discover after spending just a few minutes with the beautiful new reference to the regal world of antique and vintage perfume bottles. Each of the bottles in this book (which includes commercial successes such as Avon and Coty, and high-end spectacles including Chanel No. 5 and Lalique) is represented in a stunning color photos, accompanies by recent auction and realized pricing, plus, production information to assist the accurate identification of these containers.
Antique Trader Perfume Bottles Price Guide
Author: Kyle Husfloen
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440219141
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 569
Book Description
A precious commodity since ancient times, the powerful presence of perfume lies not in the fragrance alone, as you'll discover after spending just a few minutes with the beautiful new reference to the regal world of antique and vintage perfume bottles. Each of the bottles in this book (which includes commercial successes such as Avon and Coty, and high-end spectacles including Chanel No. 5 and Lalique) is represented in a stunning color photos, accompanies by recent auction and realized pricing, plus, production information to assist the accurate identification of these containers.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440219141
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 569
Book Description
A precious commodity since ancient times, the powerful presence of perfume lies not in the fragrance alone, as you'll discover after spending just a few minutes with the beautiful new reference to the regal world of antique and vintage perfume bottles. Each of the bottles in this book (which includes commercial successes such as Avon and Coty, and high-end spectacles including Chanel No. 5 and Lalique) is represented in a stunning color photos, accompanies by recent auction and realized pricing, plus, production information to assist the accurate identification of these containers.
Glamour Icons
Author: Marc Rosen
Publisher: ACC Distribution
ISBN: 9781851497171
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Glamour Icons is a collection of the most iconic and spectacular perfume bottle designs of the last century. Written by designer Marc Rosen, the book offers an insight into the history of perfume bottles, their place in society and their inspirations. Th
Publisher: ACC Distribution
ISBN: 9781851497171
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Glamour Icons is a collection of the most iconic and spectacular perfume bottle designs of the last century. Written by designer Marc Rosen, the book offers an insight into the history of perfume bottles, their place in society and their inspirations. Th
Perfume Bottles for Purse and Dresser
Author: Verna J. Kocken
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764324123
Category : Perfume bottles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Includes perfume bottle pages (p. 2, 14-15, 22-23, 25, 34-38, 43, 47-52, 64-67, 72-74, 77-79, 98-104, 106-108, 112) from an undated catalog identified as No. 1 Glassexport, Section 14, Praha, Czechoslovakia.
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764324123
Category : Perfume bottles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Includes perfume bottle pages (p. 2, 14-15, 22-23, 25, 34-38, 43, 47-52, 64-67, 72-74, 77-79, 98-104, 106-108, 112) from an undated catalog identified as No. 1 Glassexport, Section 14, Praha, Czechoslovakia.
Miniature Perfume Bottles
Author: Glinda Bowman
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780887406287
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Miniature perfume bottles, from the demure and delicate antique bottles of the last century, dramatic and striking Art Deco bottles of the 1920s, graceful bottles of the World War II era, to today's variety, all illustrated with beautiful, full color photos. The top makers are well-represented, including Lalique, Guerlain, Coty and Lentheric, with a special section of the popular bottles produced by Avon. A price guide makes this a valuable book for collectors.
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780887406287
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Miniature perfume bottles, from the demure and delicate antique bottles of the last century, dramatic and striking Art Deco bottles of the 1920s, graceful bottles of the World War II era, to today's variety, all illustrated with beautiful, full color photos. The top makers are well-represented, including Lalique, Guerlain, Coty and Lentheric, with a special section of the popular bottles produced by Avon. A price guide makes this a valuable book for collectors.
The Essence of Perfume
Author: Roja Dove
Publisher: Black Dog Pub Limited
ISBN: 9781908966469
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
As the world's leading perfume authority, Dove leads readers on an extravagant journey through the world of scent, from Ancient Egypt to the present. Beginning with a comprehensive discussion of the sense of smell and the materials of the master perfumer, Dove goes on to celebrate the great classics, the makers who brought them to life and the bottle makers who gave them shape.
Publisher: Black Dog Pub Limited
ISBN: 9781908966469
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
As the world's leading perfume authority, Dove leads readers on an extravagant journey through the world of scent, from Ancient Egypt to the present. Beginning with a comprehensive discussion of the sense of smell and the materials of the master perfumer, Dove goes on to celebrate the great classics, the makers who brought them to life and the bottle makers who gave them shape.
Perfume Bottles
Author: Judith Miller
Publisher: Dk Pub
ISBN: 9780756619220
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
Written by an international expert, a series of compact, richly illustrated guides furnishes up-to-date information on purchasing, valuing, selling, and collecting a variety of popular antiques and collectibles, using a star-rating system to indicate the value of each item, information on influential designers and makers, and hundreds of full-color photographs.
Publisher: Dk Pub
ISBN: 9780756619220
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
Written by an international expert, a series of compact, richly illustrated guides furnishes up-to-date information on purchasing, valuing, selling, and collecting a variety of popular antiques and collectibles, using a star-rating system to indicate the value of each item, information on influential designers and makers, and hundreds of full-color photographs.
The Art of Perfume
Author: Christie Mayer Lefkowith
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780500280447
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Lalique, Gaillard, Viard, Dépinoix, Many of the finest artists, designers and couturiers of the modern period have produced perfume bottles. The development of exciting forms, elaborate labels and boxes has meant that they are now extremely collectable and valuable objects. 'The Art of Perfume' is the result of many years’ research by a passionate collector, Christie Mayer Lefkowith. An intriguing text documents the history of the perfume bottle from 1850 to 1950, accompanied by superb colour photographs of the most striking designs. With a reference section listing over 500 major perfumers, designers and glassmakers, this is the definitive survey of perfume bottles and an invaluable sourcebook for collectors, designers and all those with an interest in 20th-century decorative arts.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780500280447
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Lalique, Gaillard, Viard, Dépinoix, Many of the finest artists, designers and couturiers of the modern period have produced perfume bottles. The development of exciting forms, elaborate labels and boxes has meant that they are now extremely collectable and valuable objects. 'The Art of Perfume' is the result of many years’ research by a passionate collector, Christie Mayer Lefkowith. An intriguing text documents the history of the perfume bottle from 1850 to 1950, accompanied by superb colour photographs of the most striking designs. With a reference section listing over 500 major perfumers, designers and glassmakers, this is the definitive survey of perfume bottles and an invaluable sourcebook for collectors, designers and all those with an interest in 20th-century decorative arts.
The Perfume Companion
Author: Sarah McCartney
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
ISBN: 0711242194
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
'An authoritative guide from two experts who really know their way around scent' – FUNMI FETTO The Perfume Companion is a beautifully illustrated compendium of almost 500 recommended scents, designed to help you pick out your next favourite fragrance. Perfumes have the power to evoke treasured memories, make us feel fabulous and help us express our best self. But with so many out there, how do you choose something new? When the scents in the perfume shop are merging into one aromatic haze, how do you remain focused? And if your favourite scent goes out of stock, how do you replace it? The Perfume Companion is here to help. Sarah McCartney and Samantha Scriven deliver a host of scents for you to try – including bargain finds and luxury treasures, iconic stalwarts and indie newcomers, the lightest florals and the deepest leathers. With insider information about how perfumes are really made, discover hundreds of new fragrances and find the scents to share your own memories with. This is the perfect companion for your scented adventures.
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
ISBN: 0711242194
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
'An authoritative guide from two experts who really know their way around scent' – FUNMI FETTO The Perfume Companion is a beautifully illustrated compendium of almost 500 recommended scents, designed to help you pick out your next favourite fragrance. Perfumes have the power to evoke treasured memories, make us feel fabulous and help us express our best self. But with so many out there, how do you choose something new? When the scents in the perfume shop are merging into one aromatic haze, how do you remain focused? And if your favourite scent goes out of stock, how do you replace it? The Perfume Companion is here to help. Sarah McCartney and Samantha Scriven deliver a host of scents for you to try – including bargain finds and luxury treasures, iconic stalwarts and indie newcomers, the lightest florals and the deepest leathers. With insider information about how perfumes are really made, discover hundreds of new fragrances and find the scents to share your own memories with. This is the perfect companion for your scented adventures.
Cult Perfumes
Author: Tessa Williams
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781858945774
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Here, Tessa Williams documents more than 25 perfumeries and brands, ranging from the pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella in Florence, established by Dominican friars in 1221, and the classic English company Floris, founded in 1730, to the new eponymous range created by the famed fragrance expert Roja Dove.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781858945774
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Here, Tessa Williams documents more than 25 perfumeries and brands, ranging from the pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella in Florence, established by Dominican friars in 1221, and the classic English company Floris, founded in 1730, to the new eponymous range created by the famed fragrance expert Roja Dove.
The Perfume Collector
Author: Kathleen Tessaro
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062257854
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
A remarkable novel about secrets, desire, memory, passion, and possibility. Newlywed Grace Monroe doesn’t fit anyone’s expectations of a successful 1950s London socialite, least of all her own. When she receives an unexpected inheritance from a complete stranger, Madame Eva d’Orsey, Grace is drawn to uncover the identity of her mysterious benefactor. Weaving through the decades, from 1920s New York to Monte Carlo, Paris, and London, the story Grace uncovers is that of an extraordinary women who inspired one of Paris’s greatest perfumers. Immortalized in three evocative perfumes, Eva d’Orsey’s history will transform Grace’s life forever, forcing her to choose between the woman she is expected to be and the person she really is. The Perfume Collector explores the complex and obsessive love between muse and artist, and the tremendous power of memory and scent.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062257854
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
A remarkable novel about secrets, desire, memory, passion, and possibility. Newlywed Grace Monroe doesn’t fit anyone’s expectations of a successful 1950s London socialite, least of all her own. When she receives an unexpected inheritance from a complete stranger, Madame Eva d’Orsey, Grace is drawn to uncover the identity of her mysterious benefactor. Weaving through the decades, from 1920s New York to Monte Carlo, Paris, and London, the story Grace uncovers is that of an extraordinary women who inspired one of Paris’s greatest perfumers. Immortalized in three evocative perfumes, Eva d’Orsey’s history will transform Grace’s life forever, forcing her to choose between the woman she is expected to be and the person she really is. The Perfume Collector explores the complex and obsessive love between muse and artist, and the tremendous power of memory and scent.