Czech Gilded Perfume Atomizer c1920s

Gorgeous antique 1920s Czech perfume atomizer standing approx. 9 1/2 inches tall. Notice the gold encrusted stem and trim. It has an alternating pattern in the top windows; hand painted roses and a ruby red design in the other. The base is acid stamped Czechoslovakia.

Photo from ebay seller august*bride

Aristo Amber Glass Perfume Atomizer c1920s

Aristo transparent amber glass perfume atomizer with original gilded hardware. Notice the urn style top. This bottle stands 10" tall. Photo from ebay seller august*bride

Esther Ralston and Perfume Atomizer c1920s

Esther Ralston holding a DeVilbiss? perfume atomizer at her vanity table, in this c1920s Paramount Pictures publicity photo.

photo from worthpoint

DeVilbiss and Famous Actresses c1935

In 1935-1936, DeVilbiss had several promotional photos taken with famous actresses of the era to advertise their perfume bottles and atomizers.

Marian Marsh

Ida Lupino

Gloria Shea

Ann Sothern

Volupte Atomizer and Perfume Bottles c1930

Volupte Atomizer and Perfume Bottles Set dating to 1930.

Clear glass perfume bottles with a fired on jade green enamel, further decorated with black stenciled designs. Atomizer features gilded brass hardware. The atomizer stands 7 1/2" tall.

One perfume bottle has a label that reads "Eau de Toilette" and "Rien Que Vous" as the name of the perfume. This bottle stands 4 1/2" tall. The other bottle has a paper label that reads 'Extract" and "Rien Que Vous" as the name of the perfume. This bottle stands 3 1/2" tall. Volupte was the manufacturer who sold the set. They were very popular in the 1920s and 1930s.

Here is the original 1930 advertisement on a catalog page from Plain.

photos from ebay seller nickybox

Volupte Atomizers with Brass Stems c1920s

Volupte Perfume Bottle Atomizer. Dimensions: bottle stands approximately 9.50" tall.

Gold encrustation with gold lattice pattern topping turquoise blue oval windows. Glass siphon tube. Metal stem and foot gilded. New cord and ball. Engraved/stamped on the metal foot: "GUARANTEED GOLD PLATED."

I have also included photos of the same bottle shape in a coral shade (the "windows" have significant wear to the gilt lattice details) - notice the different hardware.

Similar bottle with brass stem shown in 1929 Volupte ad

Volupte Cased Glass Perfume Atomizer c1930s

Volupte Cased Glass Perfume Atomizer. Squatty shaped, standing 4" tall,  c1930s. Clear glass over cream colored glass. The two sides of the bottle are etched and picked out in gilding.

photos from worthpoint

Volupte Amethyst Perfume Atomizer c1930s

Volupte Cut Amethyst Glass Perfume Atomizer with Goldtone Metal Spray Hardware, c1930s. Czech crystal perfume bottle.

Photo from worthpoint

Volupte Perfume Atomizer Green/Gold

Vintage 1920s 9" high Volupte art deco era perfume atomizer. There is still an original sticker on the base that reads "Guaranteed 22Kt Gold Plated and Decorated." The atomizer is all original, including the netted bulb, hardware and internal glass siphon tube. The bottle is comprised of light green glass that has been decorated with 22kt gold and black what sheaf decorations. The tapered stem and footed base are also gilded.

Photos and description from ruby lane seller Milady's Choice.

1953 TJ Holmes Holmspray Atomizers Advertisement

1953 TJ Holmes Holmspray Atomizers Ads from catalog.

Gironde Wonder Girl Atomizer c1920s

A curious perfume atomizer was spied upon while browsing the ebay listings in 2012. It consists of a hand painted plaster or chalkware half doll figure, complete with wig, atop a glass atomizer base. made for the Gironde company, it was dubbed the "Wonder Girl Atomizer." Made in 1923, it was created by Maybelle A. Meyer, and awarded with the patent number 146204. 

The Wonder Girl was available with different hair colors. She was found with a wire metal frame which was covered with silk to imitate a skirt which would cover up the base of the bottle. The half doll was made in Germany. The doll sits 8" tall from top of wig to base of bottle. Bottom Label reads: "Guaranteed by the Wonder Girl Atomizer co. NEW YORK, N.Y.U.S. Pat. No. 1462.041"

 

The half doll is made up of plaster and conceals most of the atomizer hardware. When the bulb is squeezed, the fragrance comes out the belly button! How ingenious and risque for the time period.

Reading the patent specifications, the prototype half doll was made of celluloid and was meant to be clothed by ribbons or straps held up by the shoulders and the fabric would be gathered around the base to conceal the perfume bottle and look more like a doll standing atop the vanity. The plaster doll head has flaming red human hair and is probably French or German in origin.


This great piece was up for auction on ebay from the seller cclinne. All pictures are from her auctions.

DeVilbiss Perfume Atomizers Advertisements c1937

DeVilbiss perfume atomizers ads from a 1937-38 McKesson's publication.