Fragrances in Foreign CountriesBohemian Glass Perfume Bottles
Blue glass perfume bottle with floral motifs in gold
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Blue glass perfume bottle with floral motifs in gold
This large perfume bottle in the classic Biedermeyer style was designed to impart a scent to interior spaces. It effectively incorporates two sets of contrasts--deep blue and bright gold, the sense of massive dignity produced by the thick glass and the elegance of the botanical motifs. The result is a quite individual form with delicacy and boldness.
Overlay glass perfume bottle with floral motifs in enamels and gold
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Overlay glass perfume bottle with floral motifs in enamels and gold
Alabaster glass, with its milky white color, was a favorite during the Biedermeyer period. In this perfume bottle for imparting scents to interior spaces, the elegant conical alabaster glass has a pale green glass overlay, part of which has been cut to create a delicate pattern.
Glass perfume bottle with botanical motifs
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Glass perfume bottle with botanical motifs
Overlay glass perfume bottle with botanical motifs in gold
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Overlay glass perfume bottle with botanical motifs in gold
A transparent blue glass overlay has been applied to the transparent, colorless base. Cuts on the overlay have carved out wheel-like and other motifs, over which leaf motifs had been painted in gold. This perfume bottle for interior use is simple in shape but creates an impression of extraordinary splendor.
Overlay glass perfume bottle with polka dots
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Overlay glass perfume bottle with polka dots
This gourd-shaped portable perfume bottle was free brown. Two colors of glass overlay, milky white and pink, have been applied over the transparent base. Cuts have been applied to the overlays to create circles, creating polka-dot motifs. Perfume of different colors would give this bottle entirely different effects.