In this guide I will outline the numerous silver alloy marks and trade names that have been used throughout the world on antiques and collectibles. Many of these marks can confuse the buyer, dealer or...
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...
This guide will introduce you to the world of the 1940s-1960s vanity accessories manufactured by Matson, Stylebuilt, Guildcrest, Globe and others. These items were originally sold in department stores, drug...
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,...
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...
In this guide I will be discussing the various types of vintage DeVilbiss perfumers atomizers that are available to collectors and dealers. The DeVilbiss Corporation made a less than glamourous entry into the...
Are you a collector of antique vintage perfumes or want to get started? Are you a seller who wants to list vintage perfumes but don't know where to start? I have been collecting vintage perfumes for many years...
Are you a seller who wants to list vintage perfumes but doesn't know where to start? I have been collecting vintage perfumes for many years and have also sold them on ebay for several years. I will discuss...
The height of the Victorian period of mourning reached its climax in 1861, when Prince Albert passed away after only 21 years of marriage to Queen Victoria of England. The heartbroken Queen was devastated that...
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...