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Robert Heller's Perfume Vaporizer c1865

Robert Heller's Perfume Vaporizer dates to 1865. I saw a small ad in an 1865 newspaper that mentions this is a new device. Though one can also find these in the same shape, packaged in the same manner and manufactured by Gilbertson of London, England.

The device consists of two glass tubes, held together by gilded brass mountings.

In order to use the device, you would insert the longer tube into the perfume bottle, the hold your finger over the area where the two tubes connect, then put the other end between your lips and blow, then the perfume is expelled from the bottle.

Mokin's Pocket Atomizers c1920s

Around 1900, Mokins of Paris manufactured what is known as a pistolet a parfum, or Perfume Pistol. The pistol refers to the shape of the small assorted color striped glass bottles. These glass bottles were blown in Germany and are extremely light and fragile.  The small bottles were fitted with a rubber atomizer bulb so that the perfume could be sprayed onto the wearer.

The more expensive bottles were sold in a deluxe silvered metal case lined with red velvet which follows the shape of the atomizer. Other bottles were housed in a leather case similar in shape to the silvered one and cheaper models were housed in simple boxes or "purses".

The perfume bottles have a round gilded foil label embossed with "Mokins Paris Bte SGDG".

On one bottle, the original label was still present for the perfume. he label has the words "French Perfumettes Jaspy Buisson Fleuri". The "Buisson Fleuri" perfume was launched around 1920 by Parfums Jaspy of France.

The New York French Export Bureau were the sole agents for Mokins perfume bottles and Jaspy perfumes in the United States.

The perfume presentations were encased in a small chamois pouch. These atomizers were small enough for a lady to carry in her purse. These may have been sold up until the 1930s.

Perfume Atomizer to be Taxable c1922

Cosmetics and Toiletries, Volume 17, 1922:

"Perfume Atomizers Ruled to be Taxable. 

 Deputy Internal Revenue Commissioner AC Holden head of the sales tax unit of the Internal Revenue Bureau recently ruled that certain perfume atomizers ornamented mounted or fitted with precious metals or imitations thereof or ivory when equipped with tops of gold or imitations thereof are taxable under section 905 of the Revenue Act of 1921 when sold by or for a dealer or his estate for consumption or use at 5 per cent of the amount for which so sold."

Vintage 1920s Gironde Gilded and Enameled Perfume Atomizer

Vintage Gironde Brass Perfume Atomizer. Original tags still attached.

Antique 1920s DeVez Cameo Glass Mignon Atomizer Perfume Bottle

It is a beautiful black cut to pink opalescent. The hand cut design depicts butterflies searching for nectar in flowers. The DeVez signature is also in the cameo. The atomizer is stamped with "Made In France" and "Mignon Atomizer". The atomizer collar and the base are solid brass with a nice patina look to it and the overall height is 7 5/8" tall. The atomizer spray head is not original to the base and collar.

Vintage 1920s Gironde Perfume Dropper & Atomizer Set - Vaseline Glass

Vintage 1920s Gironde Perfume Dropper & Atomizer Set - Vaseline Glass and gilded accents, original hardware and hang tags. Each stand 6" tall.

Vintage 1920s Gironde Green Stem Perfume Atomizer

It stands about 7 inches tall and has a green glass stem , a blue body, and gilt decoration in a very Art Deco style.  It is an added plus that this has the original Gironde label.

Antique 1920s Mignon Perfume Atomizer with Silhouettes

Great French cut glass atomizer by Mignon.  Body of perfume is cut clear glass with three panels.   Each panel has a black silhouette of a woman.  Gold hardware has some wear.  Signed on the bottom.  Very good condition, minor wear as pictured, atomizer is soft.  6.75" tall bottle.

Marcas et Dardel Perfume Atomizer for Robj c1920s

Marcas et Dardel "Le Parisien" atomizer atop a frosted and clear glass perfume flacon. Made for Parisian company Robj. The bottle is signed in the small panel shown in the last photo "ROBJ Paris". It is also marked on the base "Made in France."

The pump atomizer is marked on the base: Le Parisien (space) Bte SGDG (space) Made in France (space) O (space) arrow pointing up (space) F. It is adorned with a beautiful floral and foliage decoration incised into the metal, and still retains the cap and chain.

photos from worthpoint

Volupte Blue Glass Perfume Atomizer c1930s

Volupte teal blue glass perfume atomizer, the base is embossed Volupte in the glass,  c1930s.

Photo from worthpoint

E & J Bass Jeweled Perfume Atomizer c1920s

A vintage 1920s Czechoslovakian glass perfume bottle made up of amethyst color glass with ormolu filigree overlay, set with pink, green, and blue faceted glass jewels, missing bulb, signed E.J.B. for E & J Bass on base. Stands 8 1/2" tall.

photo from Skinner's Auctions

Icicle Perfume Atomizer from Germany c1920s

Frosted Art Deco rock form with silvered lining, some wear. 7 1/2"h, bottle may have originated in Czechoslovakia and then fitted with German hardware to be sold in Germany during the 1920s.

photos from Garth's Auction Inc..

Czech Airplane Perfume Atomizers c1920s-1930s

in the 1920s and 1930s, aviation was just starting to become more common, and more daring with such flying champions like Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhardt,  the airplane itself lent itself to various forms of decor during the Art Deco period. As you can see in the following images, airplanes were also a part of perfume bottle decorations, whether having the bottle itself become the main body of the airplane or having the atomizer hardware itself the airplane.


1920s Czech atomizer, enameled glass, chromed metal fittings, original hose and ball. 7 1/2 in.

Photo from Perfume Bottles Auction

This bottle is similar in shape to the one above. Made up of tango orange Czech glass, mounted with brass hardware, but missing its wings. Notice the gold line painted on both bottles.

photo from ebay seller sunil_arts_engg_works

The Czech glass bottle below has the atomizer hardware in the shape of an airplane, very neat!! The bottle is decorated with an etched design of either stylized clouds or airplane propeller in motion.

photo from an old ebay auction

Devilbiss Etched Gold Perfume Atomizer w/Box c1920s

DeVilbiss Perfume Atomizer in Box: the bottle, complete with atomizer has gold etched designs and engraved birds and berries around the flared base. Marked with a black and white paper label. The box is red with a gold DeVilbiss label. Bottle stands 9 3/4" tall. This bottle and it's matching dropper bottle were shown in the 1925 DeVilbiss catalog.

photos by Tom Harris Auctions

Volupte Amber Glass Atomizer and Dauber Set c1920s

Set of three Art Deco Volupte Czechoslovakian amber glass perfume bottles, eight sided with tapered bottom, 3 1/2" high, one has atomizer (not working) and two have glass daubers, all three marked Volupte on brass tops and have paper labels on bottom that read Made in Czechoslovakia, early 20th C.

Photos by Stephenson's Auction

TJ Holmes Perfume Atomizer and Dropper Set c1926

Perfume atomizer and dropper set from TJ Holmes. Black satin finished glass with gilt and polychrome enamel decoration. Label to the base reads, "TJ Holmes Co. Boston". Tallest stands 8.25" high, Circa - 1926.

photo by Dallas Auction Gallery

ARTYSE Figural Rose Porcelain Perfume Bottle with Brass Butterfly Atomizer

French Porcelain perfume bottle in the shape of a rose with cast brass butterfly atomizer, in fitted box. c. 1925. Marked "Artyse", a French manufacturer of atomizers, and "Made in France." Stands 4 1/4" tall.

La Depeche, 1926:

"Shown at the Foire de Lyon of 1926 - ​The Artyse Vaporizer, 16 rue d’Orleans, Neuilly-sur-Seine. A pleasant surprise was reserved for us at the Artyse stand which presented, among other new products, its latest creation. The "Artyse Vaporizer", a truly artistic and original design, represents a fully blossomed rose which is gleaned from a superb golden butterfly: a rose bud replaces the pear, always unsightly elsewhere. Please ask your perfumer to show it to you."

Photo from Rago Arts

Hoffman Czech Perfume Atomizer - Maiden Blowing Bubbles at Cherub

Hoffman Czech perfume atomizer with cherub and cupid frosted glass decoration. Stands 10" tall. Gilded brass hardware with intaglio topper.

Photo by Rago Arts

L'Inattendue by Silka Figural Perfume Atomizer c1925

1925 Georges Chevalier designed this perfume atomizer for Silka's L'Inattendue perfume, bottle made up of clear glass, decorated with black and gold enamel, gilt metal fittings. Perfume dispenses through mouth of the gilded metal figure. Very unusual. Stands 4 3/4 in. tall.                                                                                    

photo by Perfume Bottles Auction