Louis Vuitton has been using production codes- or Date Codes as they are commonly referred to... in almost every item that they have produced since the early 1980s. These codes are included for Louis Vuitton's...
Some tips on dating vintage commercial perfume bottles: Do you have a vintage perfume and need help in figuring out how old it may be? Simply knowing when your perfume first came out can be a huge help. I have...
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This guide will introduce prints and define key terms abbreviations. Basics How to tell the difference between types of prints, a definition of original print, and basic print care. Is a print a copper plate...
CJ, YJ, TJ, XJ.....What do they mean? That's a question that gets asked a lot by newcomers to the Jeep world. Jeep vehicles have "model designations" in addition to their common names. Nearly every civilian...
In this guide I have listed the various perfumes that Guerlain launched from 1828-1990. Also included in a brief history of the company and other companies with the Guerlain name. Guerlain is one of my...
Occasionally in the world of antiques, you may come across a mark, DEP, which could mean either Depose or Deponiert. This mark is commonly found on German or French bisque dolls , celluloid, porcelain,...
This guide will introduce you into the world of Shalimar perfume. Below you will learn about what scents make up the perfume, the different perfume bottles that housed Shalimar throughout the years, how to...
This is the second half of my guide entitled Vintage Guerlain Perfumes . In this guide I will illustrate the various commonly found perfume bottles used by Guerlain and how you can date them more...
ACANTHUS LEAF Popular Greek decorative motif adapted from the acanthus plant. Found in almost all-classic design, notably the capital of the Corinthian column. ACORN TURNING Knob, pendant or foot shaped like...