It is very challenging to find a different yet unique gift for a member of the family or a friend for a special occasion. For a certain type of person an antique perfume bottle may be the answer. There is a huge amount of information in the market place and online when it comes to antique perfume bottles and any information you gather before you purchase will pay off in the end.
You will make your gift more interesting if you include the history with the present. The majority of people are in the market looking for a one of a kind gift. The piece you give may have some monetary value attached with it as it ages. It is really fun to have a collection of some kind, whether it’s stamps, coins or antique marbles. When a person has an antique collection, it can be displayed in his or her home creating an environment which can be used as a conversation starter, and adds an element of uniqueness to the home.
Whether your antique perfume bottle is a rare piece or a relatively common piece, there is a lot of creations to choose from. Your gift recipient may even find later that he or she can be a member of an organization of people who share the same interest in antique perfume bottles. When a member, they will have the opportunity to socialize with others who are also collectors. Anyone who shares in this passion, will share information with them and provide them a means for new friendships.
Antique perfume bottles can have a very interesting background — especially the past and where it came from. On the sides of the bottles, the mold seams will indicate geographic area. Depending upon these mold stems, the piece could be dated before the 1900′s. However, if the seam is short and doesn’t reach to top of the bottle, or the seam reaches the top; it could be dated after the 1900′s. Bottles made from 1820 to 1870 have three mold lines. A bottle could be dated before 1870 if it has a scar from the pontil. The history of a bottle can go on and on.
These are only a few tips. A very exciting and interesting collection can be started with the first gift. Something provided to your friend; a valuable gift to be appreciated for a long time.
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